Each year, new learning technologies are touted as the next big thing in learning and development. We hear about a new smartphone, new app, or new technology every single day. Some have staying power, while others turn out to be passing fads. Even when a learning technology has a strong use case, poor needs analysis and half-baked implementation can lead to missed expectations and disappointed…

We often talk about learning objectives as the key to success for learning solutions. If you have clearly defined your goals, then training should be successful. At least, that’s how the thinking goes. If you are a learning and development professional, or a human being, your previous experience confirms that this is not the case. Even when we establish clear goals, we often fail to reach…

A soundly conducted Needs Analysis should always be the first step when you need to improve performance or change behaviors. Regardless of the type of learning solution you plan to create, taking the time to properly assess the situation and gather appropriate information will go a long way towards assuring the success of a new project. Below, you will find a five-step process for conducting a…