Upside Learning

JANUARY 24, 2024

While there’s a shift towards innovative learning techniques, such as adaptive, spaced, and scenario-based learning, it’s intriguing that 46% of L&D teams feel they are already highly effective in this domain. The Road Ahead 1.

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Upside Learning

AUGUST 2, 2016

The main reason is often that establishing and maintaining an in-house team to design and develop eLearning involves time and cost related to hiring, training, software and other […].

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The goal was to certify the sales teams on the necessary components of locking in such deals. In summary, this case study demonstrates the successful implementation of a strategic learning approach to enhance sales team effectiveness at a global technology firm. Thus, there was a desire to remedy this situation.

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Upside Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It reaffirms our team’s commitment to growth, inclusivity, and excellence, ensuring an exceptional workplace experience for all. This remarkable achievement showcases the team’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Our team sparkled in ethnic and themed attire, brightening every gathering.

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Upside Learning

JULY 28, 2009

I thank Tony for inviting Upside Learning to share/showcase what its Innovation and New Projects Team is focusing on these days. There was a special focus on ideas/solutions that could help Training Companies sell more. For those who missed or could not attend the conference – the recording is now available on Learn Trends.

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Upside Learning

MAY 26, 2023

Upside’s 19th annual day celebration was the ideal opportunity to gather all the team members and their families together to commemorate this great milestone. The night’s highlight was the awards ceremony when team members were rewarded for their great performance in numerous categories.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 31, 2011

We have grown quite well, from a 6 member team to 150+ professionals, today; from being just another provider of eLearning solutions to being a global leader in Custom eLearning Development, Learning Management System and Mobile Learning Solutions; and becoming a consistent performer with over 12 awards and recognitions.

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Upside Learning

MAY 3, 2023

There are deadlines to meet, budgets to manage, and a team to coordinate. Mindfulness can help project managers become better listeners and communicators, which leads to better collaboration and stronger relationships with team members. Be mindful of how you communicate with your team members, stakeholders, and clients.

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Upside Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this case, there’s a Deployed Response Group, and as part of that group, a Special Assistance Team is responsible for dealing with victims’ families and the survivors. In the realm of emotional support during critical incidents, branching scenarios prove invaluable for training, as seen in a major airline’s Special Assistance Team.

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Upside Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this case, there’s a Deployed Response Group, and as part of that group, a Special Assistance Team is responsible for dealing with victims’ families and the survivors. In the realm of emotional support during critical incidents, branching scenarios prove invaluable for training, as seen in a major airline’s Special Assistance Team.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 24, 2010

A review by a separate review team/individuals is very important for any eLearning course. So, before launching your elearning course, it’s a good idea to have others review it. You want to discover any hidden issues before the big launch.”. This is true. Michael Allen in his guide to eLearning talks about ‘successive approximation’.

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Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Our HR team is getting really busy since a last few weeks. After being slow (well almost non-existent) for a couple of quarters, hiring is back on the agenda. And with a bang! New project wins have been quite impressive in the last couple of months and all indications are towards a stronger demand in coming quarters (hopefully years!).

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Upside Learning

APRIL 29, 2020

Though online collaboration platforms, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Classroom, are some relief to the institutes, the sudden shift to the virtual world has not been all that easy. COVID-19 has adversely affected the normal way of doing business. Even the education and training sectors are no exception.

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Upside Learning

MAY 5, 2020

Given the magnitude of change we are all dealing with in our organizations, naturally L&D teams are also hard-hit. COVID-19 has interfered with virtually every aspect of our lives and functioning – talk about a virus that really knows how to be unpopular!

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

How would you like someone like Jill Price in your team? One look at a manual or one peep at a demonstration and they never forget. Scientists say that the brain needs to forget if we are to stay sane. Learning experts say a little forgetting before you retrieve something from memory makes it stay […].

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Upside Learning

JULY 13, 2017

The recruiting team constantly strives to bring the best talent on board, making sure their skill sets align with the job role. Recruitment is a time-consuming process, it is expensive too. Now, if there is no structured onboarding process in place, employee engagement is doomed. First impression always counts. We all know it.

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Upside Learning

APRIL 4, 2024

Developing the ability of your team to do better learning design, for instance, motivated by measurement, provides a basis for actually having an impact. It involves designing learning interventions with measurable outcomes in mind, while also building team capacity for sustained success.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 30, 2021

As they strive to help businesses upskill and reskill to cope with the new unknowns, the L&D team must remain mindful […]. While the virus appears set for a fearsome return in many parts of the world, the mental health crisis in the workplace continues to be an equally challenging reality leaders are struggling to manage.

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Upside Learning

AUGUST 15, 2023

If you have any questions or would like to discuss microlearning further with our team of experts, feel free to reach out to us at elearning@upsidelearning.com. .’ Gain valuable insights and learn about the future of performance support and spaced learning. Download now and explore the possibilities. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Upside Learning

MARCH 11, 2021

Gamification is steadily transitioning from a buzzword to a media format and a practice that should exist in every team that is responsible for workplace learning. This exclusive Brandon Hall eBook explores what gamification in workplace learning is all about, why and how does it work.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In this second podcast of the series Microlearning Thoughts, I spoke with Lizbeth Alpizar of the HPE’s Worldwide Sales Enablement Team. Episode 2 – Amit Garg speaks with Lizbeth Alpizar As part of our Go Beyond campaign on Microlearning, we are having conversations with learning leaders on their experiences with microlearning.

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Upside Learning

AUGUST 21, 2020

About 48% of salespeople learn by trial and error to a high degree as per the ASTD Research, which may be somewhat due to the fact that sales teams are most of the time scattered geographically & their training often becomes a very time-consuming affair. Also, salespeople are often on-the-go, so it’s hard for the […].

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

By implementing engaging design elements, practical scenarios, and meaningful feedback, the Learning & Development team achieved a high course rating of 4.8 In this successful case study, an international finance institution utilized strategic eLearning to transform its corporate culture. out of 5, surpassing previous benchmarks.

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Upside Learning

APRIL 22, 2020

The Sales teams need to be at the top of their game both on knowledge and skills to win business in this new world. Sales has been transformed over the years as customers have become more educated with access to information on demand. Organizations must pursue every advantage possible when hiring, developing, and retaining their […].

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Upside Learning

MAY 5, 2020

Given the magnitude of change we are all dealing with in our organizations, naturally L&D teams are also hard-hit. COVID-19 has interfered with virtually every aspect of our lives and functioning – talk about a virus that really knows how to be unpopular!

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 24, 2012

Its far easier and better to draw a line and coach users on what they can expect and demand from the development team. Without clear requirement and design management, this will eventually bring the development to a halt. There is much learning to garner from software development models and processes.

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Upside Learning

AUGUST 7, 2023

Access our insightful eBook ‘Microlearning: It’s Not What You Think It Is’ To further explore the potential of microlearning and receive personalized guidance, reach out to our team of experts at elearning@upsidelearning.com.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 29, 2010

I need to connect to my family back home, talk to my team and do video calls regularly – with the iPad there is just no way to do that. Just this morning Amit Garg asked me about the iPad being a great tool for our sales meetings and I was excited too. However now I feel that’s not going to happen. Some reasons: 1.

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Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The other case study explores how branching scenarios prepared Special Assistance Teams to excel in handling emotional situations. One of the case studies highlights how mini scenarios transformed company culture and behavior alignment in a financial institution.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Apple’s decision of excluding Flash on their devices has resulted in some disappointment within our team and many others around the world. And here’s a video demonstrating Flash running on Dell Mini 5 through mobile browser –. Nonetheless, Adobe has already announced a workaround using the packager for iPhone.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 10, 2017

You may spot it floating somewhere out there: an idea that could really help your team learn better or teach better, do better or share their knowledge better. Even with the best of intentions, it’s a pretty tough job to implement innovation. Many clients started their conversations with us by asking for help to put […].

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Upside Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2014

A while back, I, along with my colleague Geera, presented a webinar – ‘Multi-device Testing: Challenges, Considerations and Solutions’ As a preparation for this webinar and, in general, being a part of the Quality Assurance team, we tried some tools and simulators to test multi-device eLearning to study to what extent they could help.

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Upside Learning

JULY 30, 2013

And with a team of over 100 dedicated to custom eLearning development, we sure do quite a bit of eLearning development. Over the last couple of years, we’ve witnessed a sharp decline in the proportion of Flash-based eLearning that we create for our clients and partners. In the last 6 months, Flash-based courses have been [.].

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Upside Learning

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Some LMS providers even have specialized ‘Client Adoption Teams’ for this process. Adoption teams facilitate smooth LMS transition and bring about a satisfying experience for both, the client and learners. There is no denying that the migration process is very closely knit with the adoption of your new system. Who has designed it?

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Upside Learning

JULY 2, 2013

There was quite a debate within the Upside instructional design team about what constitutes Engagement in an eLearning module. When asked what engagement is, the responses vary widely. Everyone seems to know what it is, but we just can't put our finger on it. Some of the responses, in no particular order, make for interesting [.]

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Upside Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Our team immediately started exploring Rise and created a couple […]. A few weeks back, we presented a feature-wise comparison of six responsive authoring tools: Adapt, Evolve, gomo, Elucidat, Captivate 9, and Lectora 16. It just so happened that around that time, Articulate 360 was launched.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Below are a few things you definitely need to take care of: Create a team and an owner of the implementation : Early on, it is very important to clearly define a team for configuration and implementation of the LMS. Ideally, the team should include individuals from all stakeholder units, key ones namely HR/Training, Management, IT.

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