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The What and Why of Scenario-Based Learning

Upside Learning

I’ll stipulate that what will make a difference to your organization is unlikely to be the ability to remember arbitrary information. Thus, scenarios are, next to mentored live performance, the best practice that you can achieve, and a valuable adjunct as well.

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Tradeoffs in Scenarios-Based Learning: Costs and Impact

Upside Learning

If you’re trying to achieve meaningful change, contextualized practice is your best bet next to mentored live performance (which has troubles of costs for failure and to scale). The facts are that bullet point information dumps, even when augmented by knowledge tests, are extremely unlikely to lead to behavior change.

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How to Create Learning Opportunities for the Full Employee Lifecycle

Avilar

Look for sponsorship opportunities, speaking engagements, mentoring relationships and other ways to engage. And, to keep up in the market, employers need their workforce to stay sharp, flexible, and informed. Mentoring : Mentors can be invaluable sounding boards and guides for employees early in their career. What worked?

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Do You Know These Top 5 Skills of Good Managers?

Avilar

Communication skills of good managers are evident when the managers keep their people informed, motivated, and aligned. A mix of classes, mentoring, and appropriate “stretch” experiences supports ongoing growth and development. Employees seek out managers who help them become their best selves at work.

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14 Types of Employee Training Programs (+Benefits, Examples)

WhatFix

As technology changes daily, employees expect their organizations to support them with continuous informative training programs to keep them updated with the latest industry processes, trends, and technologies. Information on safety procedures. Information about compliance. Hands-on training on machines and equipment.

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How To Enhance Leadership Development Programs for Top-Level Executives

Thinkdom

They are skilled at analyzing complex situations, weighing options, and making informed decisions. Ongoing Support: Provide ongoing support and resources to participants throughout the program, such as access to mentors, coaches, or additional learning materials, to sustain their motivation and momentum.

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Embracing High-Touch in Our Tech-Driven Sales Landscape

PDG

For example, following up with information that is directly tied to a conversation the rep had with an HCP or the office staff demonstrates your desire to truly address a specific issue those clinical decision-makers may have with the branded therapy. But it will yield invaluable insights that will inform continuous-improvement efforts.

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