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JANUARY 7, 2021

Here at Dashe, we continuously develop new training strategies and products to help businesses thrive and adapt. While we do our best to ensure the learning programs we build help achieve behavior change goals, the impact of these training programs ultimately comes down to how they are implemented and received internally.

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JULY 12, 2022

Training modules are not a one-size-fits-all and should be created based on your organizations brand and culture. Having a well-structured and executed training module will help your organization grow and compete with others in your industry.

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MAY 27, 2022

Culture is the gauge in which values and standards are cohesive and reinforced in an organization. Strong company culture takes planning and subjectivity to build a company culture in an organization that doesn’t have any offices. Fortunately, there are a variety of steps your organization can take to do just that.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Having these gaps is completely normal and does not reflect negatively on the employee or the organization. In 2022, there are some common skills that are missing across many organizations, but there are ways to close these gaps.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Organizations everywhere are pushing to adapt to a more diverse workforce, markets, customers, ideas, and talent. One of the most important emerging traits is possessing inclusive leadership skills which is proving to be a critical component of successful, inclusive, and diverse organizations.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

In an organization, there will always be things to complain about or nitpick; perfection is not realistic. An organization cannot perform at its best without the support of managers and willingness of employees.

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MAY 25, 2022

It is imperative that organizations provide effective training and development programs for their employees. It is evident that these organizations want to see a solid return on investment and get the maximum outcomes for spending on learning and development programs.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

The last two years have been a tipping point for many organizations, accelerating change and forcing organizations to rethink solutions, systems, and work models already in place. As we emerge from the repercussions of the COVID-19 Pandemic, one thing is certain: the hybrid work model is here to stay.

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APRIL 15, 2021

Informal learning and training have been on the rise in organizations across the globe, and social learning has become an increasingly hot topic in L&D departments as more organizations look to leverage the expertise of their subject matter experts (SMEs).

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JULY 9, 2021

Organizations have always had to frequently re-establish new objectives to meet the ever-changing business landscape, and this has become even more important in the last couple of years. Establishing business priorities is a cornerstone principle of business success.

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JUNE 4, 2021

Before COVID-19 even hit, skills gaps were already a huge constraint and hurdle for organizations to succeed with ever-changing technology adoptions and enhancements. We have concluded it is not necessarily a skills gap per say, but also a training gap which leaves doors of opportunity open for your organization.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Thousands of organizations are opting to leverage microlearning as their primary L&D strategy, but it can be confusing to understand exactly what microlearning is. Let’s go over what microlearning is, how it is best used, and what it could look like if used in your organization.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

A lack of engagement and effectiveness in compliance training puts organizations everywhere at risk. The disruption caused from the pandemic made it abundantly clear that compliance tends to be an issue among organizations-- and keeping employees engaged is definitely not a new problem.

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MARCH 4, 2021

Organizations across the globe have recognized the need for digital transformation to compete in the current business environment. Gartner reports that less than 50% of business strategies reference data skills as a vital factor for supplying organization-wide value.

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JANUARY 20, 2022

As learning and development professionals, we often focus on going beyond learning programs to create an organization-wide learning culture. While there are a variety of ways in which a strong learning culture can be created, one of the best ways is through developing a learning community within your organization.

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MARCH 18, 2021

Individuals and organizations abide by behavioral standards known as ethics, or commonly referred to as a code of conduct policy. Studies have proven that companies who build a solid integrity program have the opportunity to outperform their competition.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

Now more than ever, employees need effective leadership in their organizations. For a lot of these organizations, combatting the repercussions of the pandemic was the biggest challenge in 2021.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Learning and development professionals are often tasked with the responsibility of justifying professional development within their organizations. As a full-service learning and development organization, we feel obligated to provide L&D professionals with the knowledge they need to inspire change and development in their organizations.

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MAY 28, 2021

Most organizations are still experiencing the repercussions of COVID-19, especially when it comes to the training and development of their employees. As many of these organizations are still working remotely, L&D professionals have had to get creative with their employee training programs.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Diversity training is typically part of the new-hire onboarding process for most organizations, and more often than not, is just a click-through slideshow followed by a quiz. These ineffective trainings give organizations a way to maintain optics and avoid any legal penalties.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

In-person instructor-led training has become nearly impossible to conduct, and many organizations are opting for fully digital development strategies in the wake of office closures and permanent remote workers. As with nearly all business areas, this shift came quickly and without proper time for planning and strategy.

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MARCH 16, 2022

Many organizations are opting for fully virtual onboarding programs leading to new strategies, rollout methods, and employee experiences. Given this, developing unique, effective onboarding programs should be a top priority for most organizations.

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JUNE 10, 2021

Hybrid working took the business world by storm in 2021, and organizations everywhere are grappling to find a smooth transition to new training and development programs for all of their employees.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

But in L&D today, social learning has become a powerful tool for developing both leaders and organizations. There’s no one size fits all technique to utilizing social learning in your organization; it’s most effective through natural social processes like discussions.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

In the learning and development world, the term “subject matter expert” or “SME” is used often to refer to individuals within organizations who have valuable knowledge in a particular subject area.

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JANUARY 13, 2022

One of the greatest challenges organizations face when creating learning and development programs is a lack of engagement from their learners. That is, many employees dislike training programs not because they dislike development, but because their organizations are failing to provide positive experiences.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Higher employee engagement leads to higher productivity, job satisfaction, and revenue across industries and roles, but many organizations neglect to provide environments in which their employees are encouraged and supported in engagement.

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MAY 10, 2021

There is a huge opportunity for organizations to take advantage of coaching between managers and employees that will significantly improve employee performance. By coaching your teams, you can maximize employee potential and support the talent on your teams that puts them in a position to help your organization succeed.

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JULY 13, 2022

Starbucks, Apple, and Tesla are all examples of extremely successful organizations that represent the best of the best when it comes to design, production, marketing, sales, and operations. Nearly 50 years later, Tesla Inc. is dominating the electric vehicle market, holding the top three spots for most popular EVs and managing $16.8

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JULY 1, 2021

Mentoring is one of the strongest tools organizations can use to train and develop new team members. Providing mentorship programs within your organization can be complicated, but we have some tips on how you can make it a consistent part of your new hire onboarding.

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JULY 15, 2022

In today’s business landscape, organizations are making a great effort to have Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) present in their work environment. There are many distinctive characteristics that go into the four types of diversity which make it necessary for the presence of inclusion.

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JULY 22, 2022

Now that organizations are remote, it is difficult to establish an initial connection between employees and employers. There has been exponential growth in remote and hybrid positions in the recent years, but with those new positions we have seen a decline in trust between employers and employees.

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JULY 14, 2022

It can mean different things to different people, but in all reality, inclusivity is when people with different backgrounds and identities are welcomed into a group setting (such as an organization, team, or even a meeting). All individuals are valuable members of the group.

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MAY 18, 2011

Military by Jim on May 19, 2011 in Gaming Theory Think game-based training doesn’t have anything to offer your organization in the way of savings? Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S.

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AUGUST 5, 2021

If your organization is working to create a learning and development program that works for both employees and management, here are some fresh perspectives to consider on how to develop, implement, and analyze L&D programs in 2021.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

Before COVID-19 hit the world by storm, many L&D professionals struggled to get their organizations to include robust eLearning tactics as part of the training process. However, as the pandemic continues, many organizations are forced to quickly move to a digital learning environment.

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

Many organizations have found that virtual workspaces allow for greater employee engagement, task management, and scalability. The emergence of virtual learning environments over the past two years has led to unprecedented advances in organizational processes, collaboration, and business development.

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