Learning Visions
MAY 6, 2009
Me: Im an instructional designer. Im sort of distracted by the naked boy who just ran by (not mine). billbrandon had this comment on Twitter: I usually just tell em Im a writer. Im comforted to know that Im not the only one who receives blank stares or gets tongue-twisted in trying to describe what I do.
Dashe & Thomson
MAY 18, 2011
In an era of government belt-tightening, the use of combat simulators is giving soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines the ability to practice combat scenarios over and over, honing critical skills without using expensive equipment or ammunition. An example cited by Martin and Lin is called “ VBS 2 ” and runs on laptops.
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Dashe & Thomson
MAY 16, 2011
Whether you’re implementing SAP, one of the many Oracle products, or the latest Business Intelligence tool, user resistance, misaligned business processes and lack of user skill and understanding are most commonly at the root of most failed technology initiatives.
Dashe & Thomson
MAY 4, 2011
Toni Bowers of Tech Republic writes about this issue in her latest blog, Do Your IT Trainers Really Have Training Skills? They may by very knowledgeable about the technology behind a tool but can’t bridge the gap to explaining its usage to the people who will be using it, or they don’t know of the most effective learning solutions (e.g.
Dashe & Thomson
MARCH 22, 2011
Like software simulations, the practice court is a safe environment in which to try new skills and strategies, without fear of negative repercussion. The plan starts in the classroom and eventually makes its way onto the practice court.
Dashe & Thomson
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
World: The Evolution of Distance Learning , Norm Willox, CEO of Critical Information Network, described the “brain drain&# that today’s companies are experiencing as: “Waves of craftsmen retiring, creating a void of skilled personnel and increasing operational risk for plants and facility operators.
Infopro Learning
APRIL 10, 2025
The success or failure of companies hinges on their ability to hit the mark in the eyes of their customers, and this is all underpinned by a team of employees with excellent customer service skills. The following checklist outlines the customer service skills every professional should cultivate to excel in this critical field.
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