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The Metaverse - What it means for the future of work - and training.

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The Metaverse - What it means for the future of work - and training.

Just when you thought that technology couldn’t be more advanced, Facebook comes out with something new.
Or Meta I should say. The technology conglomerate’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the rebrand in the fall, and the news – particularly what it means for our everyday life– is still sinking in for everyone.
Check out our blog post that discusses this new era of technology and what it could mean for the workplace - and corporate training.

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7 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination

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7 Tips for Overcoming Procrastination

We all procrastinate from time to time. Procrastination occurs when we avoid tasks. There are a number of reasons why someone may procrastinate. We may avoid tasks that we find unpleasant. We may also procrastinate tasks that we don’t feel confident we can do adequately. Or we simply may avoid tasks by consistently prioritizing other things that need to be done. Even if we perform other work-related tasks instead of the ones we dislike, we are guilty of procrastination. Unfortunately, procrastination will hinder our long-term success. However, with the proper skills, you can overcome procrastination.

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5 Ways Adult Learning is Unique (and 7 tips to apply it to your corporate training)

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5 Ways Adult Learning is Unique (and 7 tips to apply it to your corporate training)

It can be easy to assume that the way individuals take in information is fairly consistent. However, have you ever considered how the dynamics of learning change as we age? Consider the strategies used to teach early elementary students, versus someone in high school. How is the classroom laid out? How is information delivered? What are the expectations of the students to help them learn?

Learn more about adult learning and empower yourself to deliver your training accordingly with our guide to adult learning theory.

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Thinking Outside the Box: How to Cultivate a Creative Workplace

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Thinking Outside the Box: How to Cultivate a Creative Workplace

As Courseware Developer, Maria Eagles identifies the needs of trainers and designs/creates training and development programs accordingly. In this week's blog post, she gives us her quick guide to cultivating a creative workplace.

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Hosting a Learning Management System? What You Need to Know Before You Start (Guide & Best Practices)

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Hosting a Learning Management System? What You Need to Know Before You Start (Guide & Best Practices)

Like many trainers, you want your programs to be accessible, relevant, and practical. A Learning Management System is an ideal place to start. While they may seem intimidating, a good LMS will save you time and allow you to reach more participants. Learn more about what an LMS can do for you and some of our best practices to make the most of this modern learning format.

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