How the Performance Management Process Empowers Learning
InSync Training
DECEMBER 28, 2021
The performance management process affects not only the employee, but also the learner, and in reality, they should be one and the same.
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InSync & Change Management Institute Collaborate on MS Teams Deep Dive
InSync Training
JUNE 13, 2023
InSync Training, a leading provider of virtual learning solutions, is proud to partner with the Change Management Institute (CMI) to bring “Mastering MS Teams and Virtual Facilitation and Co-design” to its membership on June 21.
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The Role of Managers in Modern Learning
InSync Training
APRIL 23, 2019
More often than not, our stakeholders include our learners’ managers. In our experience, if managers undervalue components of a blend – for example, virtual classroom sessions – their teams will lack the necessary support and resources they need in order to successfully participate in learning activities.
Three Project Management Communication Pitfalls to Avoid
InSync Training
MAY 16, 2017
A good project manager needs to know that they are communicating well with their team - that he/she is hearing them and being heard. For a project manager, effective dialogue with team members is one of the most important skills to possess. It is said that “the greatest enemy of communication is the illusion of it.”
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The Key to Effective Change Management
InSync Training
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
What’s the most effective way to plan for, implement, and manage critical new developments within your company? Whether it’s implementing a new onboard training program or overhauling production processes, the only constant in business is change.
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Managing Mindsets: Why it Matters in Modern Blended Learning
InSync Training
MAY 18, 2017
Our organizations expect us to design, deliver, implement, and manage entire training programs. Modern workplace learning professionals wear many hats. Gone are the days of specialization. Learners see us as facilitators, producers, learning guides, subject matter experts (SMEs), and sometimes technical support.
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Big Data 101: Predictive Analytics in Talent Management
InSync Training
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Kuhl helped Virtually There learners gain a basic understanding of big data, and envision how they can use it as a tool within their talent management processes during her recent session, What's the Big Deal About Big Data? So what does it mean for those of us in Human Resources and Training? Guest speaker Claire F.
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Time Management in the Virtual Classroom
InSync Training
DECEMBER 1, 2016
In the virtual classroom, though, many facilitators, even seasoned veterans, struggle to manage their time. In fact, I believe time management is one of the key competencies facilitators must develop for this learning environment.
A Guide to Managing Projects Using RACI Matrix Models
InSync Training
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Whether you’re overseeing a small team or an international collaborative effort, as a project manager it’s your duty to ensure that everyone under your chain of command understands their place within the company. For any business project to be a success, it’s important that all parties involved know their roles and responsibilities.
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101 Tips to Motivate the Virtual Learner: Management Mandate
InSync Training
MAY 13, 2014
Motivation Category 7: Establish, and Enforce, a Management Mandate. If potential participants know that management is behind a virtual learning initiative, they''ll be more inclined to sign up. Management buy-in can be extraordinarily helpful in getting participants involved and motivated!
Using a Facilitator Guide to Manage the Virtual Training Session
InSync Training
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
How does the facilitator and the producer manage to conduct the session without speaking over one another? What really goes on behind the scenes when you go live in a virtual classroom? A critical part of any virtual training or blended learning course design is the facilitator guide. You may call it running notes or a master.)
Flawless Virtual Events: Managing the Tech Risk
InSync Training
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Virtually There Session Recap. When thinking about designing or facilitating live online learning, what scares you the most? For many, the technology feels like an intimidating part of the equation. What if learners can’t navigate the environment ? What if we lose audio in the middle of the Subject Matter Expert presenting key information?
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Blended Learning Design in the Hybrid Environment
InSync Training
APRIL 15, 2024
This approach not only accommodates diverse learning needs but also serves as a catalyst for change management within global organizations. Hybrid learning has emerged as a profound challenge to the learning and development industry, challenging traditional blended learning models by integrating virtual and in-person training experiences.
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Virtually There: Managing a Blended Learning Implementation
InSync Training
MARCH 19, 2015
Most training organizations don’t realize that the management of a blended training solution can be the most difficult hurdle to jump. And when you add to that an implementation that is fully virtual, the management becomes even more complex.
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Part 4: Managing Virtual Classroom Strategy Implementation Challenges
InSync Training
JULY 14, 2016
To achieve the greatest understanding of virtual classroom strategy implementation challenges, begin with my first blog post in the Managing Virtual Classroom Strategy Implementation Challenges series, Redesigning Content for the Virtual Classroom.
Video - The Art & Science of Being a Remote Manager
InSync Training
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Communicating effectively requires extra attention, and identifying personnel issues can be difficult for a remote manager. Leading a virtual team presents a unique set of challenges.
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Strategies for Change Leaders
InSync Training
MARCH 7, 2024
Part of InSync Training's Managing the Change in L&D series In the wake of global disruptions, rapid technological advancements, and evolving workforce expectations, organizations need new skills from leadership. Gone are the days when “change leaders” merely implemented new ideas.
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Part 1: Managing Virtual Classroom Strategy Implementation Challenges
InSync Training
MAY 26, 2016
Recently InSync Training worked with a multinational software company to maximize the value of their existing learning content by transitioning it to the virtual and blended classroom. During this process, we discovered six specific areas that we needed to address in order to facilitate this transition.
How to Develop a Change-Ready Mindset by Partnering with Training
InSync Training
JANUARY 8, 2024
More than ever, businesses need to develop a change management mindset that embraces these shifts rather than resisting them. Training plays a crucial role in this process, and L&D can serve as a partner to the business in managing change effectively.
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InSync Training
AUGUST 18, 2016
Recently InSync Training worked with a multinational software company to maximize the value of their existing learning content by transitioning it to the virtual and blended classroom. During this process, we discovered seven specific areas that we needed to address to facilitate this transition.
Part 6: Managing Virtual Classroom Strategy Implementation Challenges
InSync Training
AUGUST 5, 2016
Recently InSync Training worked with a multinational software company to maximize the value of their existing learning content by transitioning it to the virtual and blended classroom. During this process, we discovered seven specific areas that we needed to address to facilitate this transition.
Part 5: Managing Virtual Classroom Strategy Implementation Challenges
InSync Training
JULY 21, 2016
Recently InSync Training worked with a multinational software company to maximize the value of their existing learning content by transitioning it to the virtual and blended classroom. During this process, we discovered seven specific areas that we needed to address to facilitate this transition.
Part 3: Managing Virtual Classroom Strategy Implementation Challenges
InSync Training
JULY 13, 2016
Recently InSync Training worked with a multinational software company to maximize the value of their existing learning content by transitioning it to the virtual classroom and blended learning. During this process, we discovered seven specific areas that we needed to address to facilitate this transition.
Part 2: Managing Virtual Classroom Strategy Implementation Challenges
InSync Training
JUNE 9, 2016
Recently InSync Training worked with a multinational software company to maximize the value of their existing learning content by transitioning it to the virtual and blended classroom. During this process, we discovered six specific areas that we needed to address to facilitate this transition.
InSync Training Announces Leadership Transition for Continued Growth
InSync Training
JANUARY 2, 2024
[Portsmouth NH, January 4, 2024] – InSync Training, a top provider of virtual learning solutions, announces strategic changes to its management structure for accelerated growth.
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InSync Announces "Certified Virtual Learning Coach™"
InSync Training
JANUARY 12, 2023
InSync Training Offers New Program Directed at Training Managers For Continuous Virtual Program Improvement. InSync Training introduces "Certified Virtual Learning Coach ™" – the first-to-market ANSI -compliant accredited course for training leaders directed at developing virtual learning excellence via team coaching.
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InSync Training
JANUARY 13, 2017
On Fridays, this blog series will explore YOU as a modern learner. This doesn't just happen: becoming a successful modern learner means taking an active role in creating, curating, and maintaining your Personal Learning Network (PLN).
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Curation is the Key to Managing Your Personal Learning Network
InSync Training
DECEMBER 8, 2016
If you’re like me, you are subscribed to dozens of email lists, content newsletters, and newsfeeds about training and development. Additionally, you belong to professional communities of practice (COP) like the eLearning Guild , ATD , and the Training Magazine Network.
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The Unseen Foundation of Effective Management: The Importance of Active Listening
InSync Training
MAY 30, 2017
Many learning practitioners unexpectedly assume leadership roles within their teams. How do you make sure you're up to the task? Guest blogger Jenny Holt recommends you focus on listening.
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InSync Training
JANUARY 19, 2016
On January 5, our friend and industry leader Lou Russell shared, The Power of You: Handling the Chaos of Work, with our BYTE session audience. The new year is a time for resolutions and self-improvement.
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How Data-Driven Training Can Increase Your Company's Revenue
InSync Training
MARCH 12, 2024
They must not only manage the logistics of change but also champion forward-looking solutions and inspire those with whom they work. Gone are the days when “change leaders” merely implemented new ideas. Today, they are called upon to foresee and navigate transformation on all scales and with varying levels of complexity.
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Developing a Skill Set That Fits You to a "T"
InSync Training
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Management track or professional track? Deciding how to shape your career has any number of decision points: What field? What kind of role? Your answers to these kinds of questions lead you to specific opportunities along your career trajectory.
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Bookmarking: An Underutilized Superpower For Learning Facilitation
InSync Training
JUNE 20, 2023
Between the range of topics already on your radar and what you may need to know to be well-versed in the future, managing all the information tends to be a daunting task. The continuous cycle of hype and news is tough to follow.
3 Keys to Success as a Virtual Instructor
InSync Training
JANUARY 19, 2022
To start, a virtual instructor needs to demonstrate the ability to apply Virtual Instructor Lead (VILT) best practices , including being able to: Use collaboration tools to support communication between everyone in the virtual classroom; Work effectively with a producer to effectively manage the experience; and.
Research Says: Trainers Need Training Too!
InSync Training
JULY 19, 2022
Often this was a hurried affair focused primarily on the technology – how to manage audio and video, turning features like chat on and off, basic troubleshooting, that kind of thing. The COVID era saw us rushing to move training to virtual formats taking trainers, teachers, and subject matter experts along with us.
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Future-Proofing Your L&D Career: Prepare For An Uncertain Future
InSync Training
JANUARY 11, 2024
When you’re managing your career, the same balance applies: you may keep your current job moving in the immediate term, but you need to anticipate the curves and weather changes ahead. When you are driving a car, you need to stay vigilant even while relying on your nearly automatic operation of the vehicle. You keep your hands on the wheel.
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The First 30-Days: A Virtual Onboarding Learning Journey
InSync Training
OCTOBER 4, 2023
This map provides a journey, and essential activities and tools, to help new hires and their managers navigate the first 30 days. Hybrid teams have highlighted the need for a structured approach to onboarding to maximize employee engagement. Download the detailed learning journey - and read about the journey below.
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Now What? Forming, Norming, Storming, & Performing for Hybrid Virtual Teams
InSync Training
AUGUST 16, 2022
How do managers and leaders evolve their existing skills to support this modern way of working? Our team development model needs to evolve. Every time we onboard new employees and team members, team dynamics change. Teams need to be nurtured so no one feels isolated in a virtual world.
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Extreme Facilitation - Bringing Learning Content to Life
InSync Training
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
As we look forward to continuing to design, deliver, and manage impactful training programs long into the future, we asked the InSync team to look back. Over the last two decades, our team has grown to over 140 practitioners, modeling learning best practices from their home offices all across the globe.
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A Virtual Classroom Crash Course Toolkit
InSync Training
APRIL 7, 2020
Facilitators, instructional designers, managers, and learners all have to adapt to a new normal – a stressful process under standard change management conditions and a seemingly insurmountable task given today’s pressures.
Master Virtual Facilitation Skills that Deeply Connect You to Learners
InSync Training
JANUARY 16, 2023
It almost goes without saying that "good" virtual facilitators possess virtual classroom literacy, are technically savvy, and practice good time management skills. But taking your competencies from good to "great" involves an advanced approach to learner engagement, platform management, and content delivery.
The First 30-Days: A Virtual Onboarding Journey & Essentials Toolkit
InSync Training
AUGUST 29, 2022
This map provides a journey, and essential activities and tools, to help new hires and their managers navigate the first 30 days. Hybrid teams have highlighted the need for a structured approach to onboarding to maximize employee engagement.
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The 3 Essential Elements That Help Global Virtual Training Implementations Succeed
InSync Training
MAY 12, 2021
Managing learner schedules, understanding the impact of regionalization, and getting content out in the most appropriate way are just some of the considerations the learning architect needs to consider. A global training implementation is much more complex than a blended learning solution designed for one country or for one region.
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How to Go Live: Identifying the Key Players in the Virtual Classroom
InSync Training
JUNE 24, 2020
Those leading and managing the change to live online learning have to get to the bottom of this question, as well as the consequences of the resulting answer. Underlying these positive attitudes, dazzling designs, and enthralling facilitation approaches lies an important question that requires an answer: who are our key players?
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