When it comes to training, it’s likely that your two biggest concerns are 1) Budget and 2) Efficiency. You want the best option that addresses your needs and teaches the material effectively, but you also want the option that fits your budget and time frame. eLearning often meets both of those qualifiers and is extremely…
The most recent data shows that in 2013, organizations spent $1,208 per employee on corporate training. But the question is, “Was that money well spent?” Many training departments are struggling with topics like information retention, engagement, and employee interest when it comes to their investment in training. In this post, we’ll look at some of…
Cultural training is a common exercise for companies who are expanding internationally. Sometimes these international relationships come as a result of acquiring existing businesses across the globe, or sometimes they arrive in the form of new partnerships with businesses in other countries. In order for these relationships to be successful, teams need to gather an…
Training departments often fall within the HR realm, and they’re responsible for making sure everyone within the company is educated on both internal and external processes. That’s no small feat. Each year, these departments plan and coordinate many different training courses aimed at keeping the workplace safe, productive, and seamless. So, as you can imagine,…
Ever wondered what the anatomy of the eLearning development process actually looks like? Diving into the step by step process will help you better understand how long a project takes, what factors go into custom eLearning development, and what you’re really paying for when you ask for a course to be designed. No one likes…
Proper employee training is essential for the success of your business. But training takes time. And it takes money. So how do you improve the efficiency of your employee training operations and maximize your bottom line while still delivering the proper education your team needs? More and more organizations are turning to eLearning. In fact,…
Pixar recently released its newest animated film, Inside Out, which focuses on the emotions of an 11-year-old girl. These emotions take form as colorful characters with famous celebrity voices: Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), Anger (Lewis Black), and Fear (Bill Hader.) Throughout the film, these core emotions fight over who gets…
We’re big fans of storyboarding over here at ThinkingKap. But in our long-term relationship with them, we’ve certainly seen our fair share of what works—and what doesn’t. Why does it matter? Because everyone needs a plan, right? Your learners need to get the most out of their eLearning within the time frame allotted, and your…
If your organization has a required annual training session for employees, you are probably fairly familiar with the collective groan. The trouble with these repeat trainings is that when the course and its material doesn’t change each year, employees come to dread their eLearning courses. It’s like being forced to watch an educational program you’ve…
Designing an eLearning course without knowing your target audience is like inviting everyone you know to come over for Thanksgiving dinner. You might not have enough food; you might cook dishes that your guests can’t eat; and you might not have silverware to accommodate everyone. In the same way, designing an eLearning course without knowing…
