Axonify

JANUARY 21, 2022

So how do you get your employees to prioritize skill development when they’re already tired and overloaded? High turnover and absenteeism are making it harder for employers to engage employees in learning experiences—at a time when learner engagement is more critical than ever. One way to do it is through gamification.

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Gamification Industry Training Train 130

Axonify

JUNE 1, 2020

How will frontline knowledge and skill expectations shift … Continued. JD calls on some of the smartest people in the global talent development community to explore how workplace disruption is fundamentally changing the ways organizations support frontline workers. Is this the push L&D needs to finally get beyond the classroom?

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Axonify

APRIL 9, 2020

Complex skills. It seems like there has always been a training gap on the frontline. Geographic separation. High turnover. Poor technology. Limited time. Even the organizations that have clearly valued the contributions of their frontline workforce have struggled to provide them with the right training and support.

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Support Skills Technology Organization 130

Axonify

JUNE 16, 2017

New Skill Requirements. As channels begin to blur and services such as Amazon Fresh change the way people buy and receive products, employees must also develop new skills. Shift from Product Knowledge to Consultation Skill. Why would I buy a shirt in the store when I can buy the same shirt from home via the mobile app?

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Axonify

MAY 13, 2016

The six key skills of learning curation from Carole Bower. To do it right, a curator needs both a well-defined process and commensurate skill to make sure the content they share has value to the audience. In this post, Carole breaks down her 6 core skills for effective curation.

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Knowledge Social Networks Confluence Kaplan 100

Axonify

MAY 13, 2016

The six key skills of learning curation from Carole Bower. To do it right, a curator needs both a well-defined process and commensurate skill to make sure the content they share has value to the audience. In this post, Carole breaks down her 6 core skills for effective curation.

Knowledge 100

Knowledge Social Networks Confluence Kaplan 100

Axonify

APRIL 28, 2017

It doesn’t adapt to an employee’s interests or skill level and that’s frustrating for everyone. Sure, you can make your people retake a quiz until they get it right, but that just means they’ve mastered the quiz not necessarily the skills. There isn’t the intuitive response that we have come to expect from technology.

LMS 100

LMS Metrics Business Quiz 100

Axonify

APRIL 28, 2017

It doesn’t adapt to an employee’s interests or skill level and that’s frustrating for everyone. Sure, you can make your people retake a quiz until they get it right, but that just means they’ve mastered the quiz not necessarily the skills. There isn’t the intuitive response that we have come to expect from technology.

LMS 100

LMS Metrics Business Quiz 100

Axonify

JUNE 9, 2017

To do that, they must decide what knowledge and skills are absolutely required before an employee can enter the operation. Most new employees come to the table with basic real-world problem solving skills. Prioritize. L&D must stop the firehose. We’ve all Googled, YouTubed and Wikipediad our way to a solution at some point.

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Blended Learning Performance Support eLearning Strategy Behavior 153

Axonify

JUNE 5, 2015

But training – even continuous – may not be enough to assist the employee when it’s time to apply the knowledge or skill to the job. Bottom line: as long as the employee has the knowledge and skill to perform the job effectively; who, what, where, when and how knowledge is delivered is becoming extremely flexible and variable.

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Axonify

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

What’s really discouraging are the millions of other employees out there, just like Jim, who want a fun and engaging way to learn that allows them to boost their skills, improve their performance, and grow as individuals. The last text that I received from Jim was this: This emoji was funny and sad at the same time.

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS Compliance Training 100

Axonify

JUNE 23, 2017

You can apply it to less tangible outcomes as well—with leadership skill development for example. Identify the outcome (leadership development) and then define the specific skills you want people to exhibit. Carol refers to this as an Outcomes-First model where focused content results in measurable business impact.

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Metrics Micro-Learning Research Leadership 113

Axonify

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

What’s really discouraging are the millions of other employees out there, just like Jim, who want a fun and engaging way to learn that allows them to boost their skills, improve their performance, and grow as individuals. The last text that I received from Jim was this: This emoji was funny and sad at the same time.

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS Compliance Training 100

Axonify

JANUARY 6, 2017

Almost every profession is advancing faster than ever, and even employees in sales, service, and operational roles need regular updates on programs, processes, and core skills to stay productive and grow. At the same time work becomes relentless, 24/7, and real-time, the need to learn is greater than ever.

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Trends Compliance Training Expert Blended Learning 256

Axonify

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Today’s employees are required to have more knowledge and skills than ever before. Plus it’s a requirement that they have the technical skills to perform their jobs in a connected world. And this is costing millions—even billions of dollars. What’s causing this knowledge crisis? We think there are four main reasons: 1.

Knowledge 100

Knowledge Association LMS Association Learning Management System Sales 100

Axonify

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Today’s employees are required to have more knowledge and skills than ever before. Plus it’s a requirement that they have the technical skills to perform their jobs in a connected world. And this is costing millions—even billions of dollars. What’s causing this knowledge crisis? We think there are four main reasons: 1.

Knowledge 100

Knowledge Association LMS Association Learning Management System Sales 100

Axonify

AUGUST 1, 2018

They simply forget—or, in some cases, just don’t know what to do—because the knowledge and skills they need to succeed on the job haven’t been ingrained. Which explains why so many associates do the wrong thing and exhibit the wrong behaviors on the job. Motherly advice.

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microlearning Behavior Association Social Media 162

Axonify

MARCH 24, 2017

After all, this is a foundational skill for a modern L&D pro, especially in large organizations that use a lot of online content. Can you write a good multiple choice question? Unfortunately, it sounds a lot easier than it is. I’m confident that many of the questions we push to our employees every day are bad. And I mean BAD.

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Write Blog Cognitive Quiz Simulations 145

Axonify

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Taylor argues the answer here is performance consulting, but he also adds, this will require both a re-think of L&D’s relationship with management and a brand-new set of skills for L&D professionals. The inevitable. A decline in votes can happen for two reasons.

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Survey Trends Corporate Learning Cognitive 178

Axonify

OCTOBER 30, 2015

“I need five days of leadership training … I need an eLearning course on sales skills.” You have to stop leading with training. Prescription based approach – 10:04 to 13:44) . ” Bob asked the audience if they’ve ever encountered someone asking them for something like this.

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Performance Support Summary Support Performance 100

Axonify

OCTOBER 30, 2015

“I need five days of leadership training … I need an eLearning course on sales skills.” You have to stop leading with training. Prescription based approach – 10:04 to 13:44) . ” Bob asked the audience if they’ve ever encountered someone asking them for something like this.

Performance Support 100

Performance Support Summary Support Performance 100

Axonify

JANUARY 29, 2016

Enroll in online classes to enhance your measurement, reporting, and analysis skills. JD Dillon: Get more comfortable with data, especially information outside the traditional realm of L&D. Do your research. Take advantage of shared resources. Then, focus on performance.

Metrics 160

Metrics Association LMS Association Learning Management System Performance Support 160

Axonify

MARCH 24, 2017

After all, this is a foundational skill for a modern L&D pro, especially in large organizations that use a lot of online content. Can you write a good multiple choice question? Unfortunately, it sounds a lot easier than it is. I’m confident that many of the questions we push to our employees every day are bad. And I mean BAD.

Write Blog 100

Write Blog Cognitive Quiz Simulations 100

Axonify

AUGUST 30, 2018

Frontline managers can use this data to improve their coaching and help their teams build the knowledge and skills that are proven to improve business results. This data can also be used to personalize and adapt the training experience for the individual employee so they stay focused on topics that are proven to have the greatest impact.

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Metrics Business Case Study Training 133

Axonify

APRIL 24, 2015

In the sustain phase, employees need to maintain their knowledge and skills, with the ability to unlearn and relearn information as change occurs in the organization—so they can continue to perform their jobs effectively. Phase 3: Sustain.

Performance Support 100

Performance Support Performance Embed Learning 100

Axonify

MARCH 29, 2017

After all, bringing Ariel to life on paper or in VR requires the same imagination, spirit and skill on the part of the artist. We must apply the same foundational elements that have made us successful in the past to these new tools in order to realize their full potential. The old ideas never die. How do we bring it all together? 70/20/10.

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Solution Learning Performance Support Conversation 100

Axonify

APRIL 1, 2016

Traditionally, it has also been very difficult for L&D to quantify the results of soft skills—such as decision-making or customer service—in terms of dollars and cents. Debunked: For years, training has been viewed as a “supporting” function and, as such, a cost center.

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LMS Training Train microlearning 100

Axonify

APRIL 1, 2016

Traditionally, it has also been very difficult for L&D to quantify the results of soft skills—such as decision-making or customer service—in terms of dollars and cents. Debunked: For years, training has been viewed as a “supporting” function and, as such, a cost center.

LMS 100

LMS Training Train microlearning 100

Axonify

MARCH 21, 2016

While cutting-edge learning technology will certainly play a big part of this evolution, L&D professionals must also identify new and expanded roles to play while building their own professional skills along the way. The Human Side of Learning.

Performance Support 100

Performance Support microlearning Gamification Conference 100

Axonify

MARCH 21, 2016

While cutting-edge learning technology will certainly play a big part of this evolution, L&D professionals must also identify new and expanded roles to play while building their own professional skills along the way. The Human Side of Learning.

Performance Support 100

Performance Support microlearning Gamification Conference 100

Axonify

JANUARY 6, 2017

Almost every profession is advancing faster than ever, and even employees in sales, service, and operational roles need regular updates on programs, processes, and core skills to stay productive and grow. At the same time work becomes relentless, 24/7, and real-time, the need to learn is greater than ever.

Trends 100

Trends Compliance Training Expert Blended Learning 100

Axonify

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Their job function dictates that they require knowledge and skills in subject matter, such as: Safe forklift operation. Personalized learning establishes the starting point. Ed and Jeremy join Widgetco as forklift operators in the warehousing operations division. Warehouse layout. Using the warehouse inventory system.

Personal 100

Personal Personalization Score Knowledge 100

Axonify

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Their job function dictates that they require knowledge and skills in subject matter, such as: Safe forklift operation. Personalized learning establishes the starting point. Ed and Jeremy join Widgetco as forklift operators in the warehousing operations division. Warehouse layout. Using the warehouse inventory system.

Personal 100

Personal Personalization Score Knowledge 100

Axonify

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It takes turn after turn to master the skills needed to defeat the boss and rescue the princess (for those Mario Bros. Immediate feedback should be provided along with access to additional support information. As Karl noted, players never beat the game in the first try. fans out there).

Masie 100

Masie Metrics Performance Support Conversation 100

Axonify

OCTOBER 28, 2016

It takes turn after turn to master the skills needed to defeat the boss and rescue the princess (for those Mario Bros. Immediate feedback should be provided along with access to additional support information. As Karl noted, players never beat the game in the first try. fans out there).

Masie 100

Masie Metrics Performance Support Conversation 100

Axonify

JANUARY 29, 2016

Enroll in online classes to enhance your measurement, reporting, and analysis skills. JD Dillon: Get more comfortable with data, especially information outside the traditional realm of L&D. Do your research. Take advantage of shared resources. Then, focus on performance.

Metrics 100

Metrics Association LMS Association Learning Management System Performance Support 100

Axonify

JANUARY 29, 2016

Enroll in online classes to enhance your measurement, reporting, and analysis skills. JD Dillon: Get more comfortable with data, especially information outside the traditional realm of L&D. Do your research. Take advantage of shared resources. Then, focus on performance.

Metrics 100

Metrics Association LMS Association Learning Management System Performance Support 100