In Text-based learning: emerging from the pandemic as a must-have (CLO, 19 Jan 2021), Rob Lauber explains how n the midst of the pandemic, some companies and government organizations have begun to leverage text-based learning as an essential and complementary part of their delivery methods. “Beyond the ubiquitous access now in place, text-based learning makes a […]

In Listen and Learn: 10 Top Podcasts for Entrepreneurs on the Grow, Inc explains the value of podcasts “As entrepreneurs, we crave new skills and strategies to maximize business growth–but finding time to attend a seminar or read a book can be a struggle when we’re balancing time and attention on our companies and family […]

Reflective practice is becoming a key skill in the workplace. Here is a quote from 3 Ways To Exercise Reflective Practice by Angela Mohn (23 January 2021) which explains why “Reflective practices are more than looking back in the rearview mirror of life. Reflective practice is a way to be more intentional about your future, and what you’ve […]

WhatsApp has been a popular instant messaging app and an easy and useful place for posting micro-content to a targeted group of people. However, with changes to Facebook’s privacy policy, people are moving to other apps including Signal. In an Guardian article (24 January 2021, Kate O’Flaherty asks Is it time to leave WhatsApp – and […]

In 5 Zoom Apps to Make Video Calls Better and More Productive (MakeUseOf, 19 Jan 2021) Mihir Patkar writes that even on a basic free Zoom account, you can do a lot more than just video calls. These free apps and tools will level-up your Zoom calls on desktop computers. Here’s just one example from the […]

In Mastering virtual facilitation in 2021 (TrainingZone, 18 Jan 2021) Declan Hogan writes “Last year we all got a crash course in remote training and working but, as we head into a new year, it’s time to evaluate what we’ve learned and how we can make improvements going forward … The structure of virtual training sessions […]

In How to Create a Poll In Microsoft Outlook (How-To Geek, 15 Jan 2021) Rob Woodgate explains how Microsoft has now added a quick poll feature, powered by Microsoft Forms, to both the Outlook client and Outlook Online. “A poll can be answered by anyone, no matter who provides their email. They don’t need a Microsoft, Office […]

In How a Moderator Can Improve Virtual Synchronous Learning (Learning Solutions Mag, 14 Jan 2021) Lauren Merrild and Nicole Buras explain how they were forced to adapt their learning programs to a virtual format due to COVID-19 in a few ways. They identify a number of challenges in doing so, and talk about the need for two […]

In Three L&D actions for developing business impact in 2021 (TrainingZone, 13 Jan 2021) Charles Jennings explains that Action three should be: make work the centre of your learning approaches. “For more than 20 years I have been extolling the adage ‘when working is learning, then learning is working’. Colleagues and others have similar calls to action. […]

 In The Top 5 Qualities of a Great Leader (Talent Development Blog, cites Talent Development as one “Spend time coaching your people, focusing on their development. Take each one of your people on your team and evaluate them from 1–10 (10 being the highest rating) in two areas: (1) past performance and (2) future potential. Then, […]