Reskilling vs Skilling, E-Learning Selection, and more
This quarterly addition focuses on the reskilling vs skilling question, educational institutions and e-learning, what to look for in a consultant when seeking learning technology and/or learning systems; and what I see as relevant when looking at a learning system. Q: I read that you are a proponent of the idea of reskilling over upskilling.…
Building a Strong E-Learning Foundation for your employees: Essential First Steps
There is an assumption, with too many vendors, that anyone reaching out to them for a learning system, regardless of type, has a strong foundation for an e-learning (aka online learning) program. Equally, they believe these individuals, with their unique roles and responsibilities, have or know that this foundation is crucial. Instead, many folks are…
Going to LTUK2022? My Guide on Which vendors to check out
It’s May 2022, which means the kickoff for the L&D and Training community to attend the biggest trade shows/expos in the industry. LTUK, the best in Europe and UK – and does attract an international audience, and ATD which grabs an international audience with the majority being from the U.S (the guide to see whom…
Employee Training with a Learning System (Forecast)
The idea of talent management becoming an integral part of learning, with such a high level of intertwinement, made me shudder. I am okay with the fact that talent/performance management, as well as learning, should be separate. TM systems needed learning simply because without it, the substance of workforce development was limited. Additionally, it was…
Learning Technology and Learning Systems: Trust and Profitability
Learning Technology: LMS, LXP, LMS/LXP, Skills Platform, Learning Platform, Authoring Tools, Third-Party Content Providers, EdTech (K-12, Higher Education). E-Learning tools. EDP, and the list continues. Trust. Customer support, technical support, meeting obligations presented before or as part of the signing, promises unfilled, survival one minute, sale the next, consolidation (albeit the numbers are very small),…
Alison: Changing Lives Through eLearning in Kigali, Rwanda
Education has the power to change lives. Every year hundreds of representatives from around the globe gathers at the eLearning Africa Conference to discuss, share ideas, collaborate, educate, and inform about the future of education throughout Africa. 2022 was no different. Delegates convened at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, with a special focus on…
Alison: Changing Lives Through eLearning in Uganda
Thanks to advances in technology, education is within reach of anyone, wherever they are in the world. This means that obstacles that made learning difficult before are no longer in the way of individuals pursuing their dreams and taking leaps in their careers and goals. At the recent eLearning Africa Conference, Alison, along with many…
Alison: Changing Lives Through eLearning in Kenya
It’s been said that the more you know, the more you will grow. As you grow, so will the opportunities available to you begin to open. Free education, through Alison’s platform, is one way to encourage and empower individuals from all walks of life to change their lives and their future. Recently, Alison joined hundreds…
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arun I'm a Learning & Performance Geek with a passion for helping to empower people and solve challenging problems.I've created an app called Learn2Learn to help people future-proof themselves with the super-skill of learning.In my day job at DeakinCo, I use design thinking to take the lead creative role delivering 70:20:10 performance solutions for some…
Hybrid Workplace – Will ILT become a relic?
Before diving into this topic and then seeing all the folks rant on LinkedIn about how ILT is great, will survive, e-learning is awful, and the moon is definitely made of cheese, I wanted to let folks know (who are not aware), that I have a podcast! Oh, the delight. It is called the “Amazing…
