Author Archives: Elaine

Keep your training program on track

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Elaine

It’s a common occurrence for me to be driving along with someone only to have them say, “Where did that come from?” in response to a comment I’d made. Usually, we’d been talking about something and my thinking about that … Continue reading →

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Knowledge isn’t the only thing going on with training

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Elaine

How many times have you asked someone to do something (your children, your partner or a colleague) and it ends up nothing like what you want? Was it because they didn’t follow instructions or was information needed and not communicated? … Continue reading →

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Retention is a key sticking point in training programs

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Elaine

I have a thing for Velcro. I know I am not alone, but you’ll find Velcro all around my house and office. Every set of computer cords, for example, has one of those Velcro straps to keep them wound up. … Continue reading →

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Learning by example and case studies is powerful training

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Elaine

Experience is one of the greatest, yet most painful, teachers. We’ve all heard (and probably said), “He has to learn it on his own.” Usually we’re referring to some life lesson that parents are trying hard to teach a child … Continue reading →

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Add a little concrete to your training programs

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Elaine

Concrete is an especially interesting topic – even to instructional designers! I’m not talking about the stone and lime recipe for patios and foundations. I’m talking about the opposite of abstract or vague. I’ve been reading Made to Stick by … Continue reading →

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