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Project Management Simulation: Modeling Tradeoffs in a Scenario

Experiencing eLearning

Similarly, if you’re managing a project, you have to weigh the tradeoffs of cost, time, and quality. This project management balance isn’t a question of being right or wrong. In this project management simulation, I model the tradeoffs between those factors. Simulation, branching scenario, or both?

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Remote Instructional Design Jobs

Experiencing eLearning

Instructional design jobs were often done remotely before the pandemic. Prior to that, I had jobs that allowed at least partial remote work. All the excuses that “this job can’t be done remotely” are going to be hard to justify. Job boards and other sites. My experience. Higher education.

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L&D Contracting: Outsource Your Entire L&D Project Or Bring On Temporary Staff To Get The Job Done?

eLearning Industry

When a client comes to us wondering if it would be better to outsource their project or add temporary talent to their team, our answer is always "it depends". Here's what you should consider when you face an L&D contracting decision. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Mindfulness: A Critical Skill for Project Managers

Upside Learning

Project management can be a challenging and stressful job. However, being a mindful project manager can help you stay focused, calm, and in control. In this blog, we will explore what it means to be a mindful project manager and a few tips on how to become one. This helps you stay focused and avoid distractions.

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6 Tips for Reducing the Complexity of Custom eLearning Development

People don’t seem to know how to do key parts of their job, and even when they have been trained, performance is often inconsistent, with multiple people doing the same task in different ways. You go back to your office after the meeting and immediately feel the weight of the project on your shoulders. Take a deep breath.

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THE CASE FOR CLARITY IN L&D JOB POSTINGS

Learnnovators

However, a recent job posting for an instructional designer that caught my attention read something on the lines of: Has the ability to create instructional materials that follow sound instructional design principles and learning theories. Both of these job postings call for instructional designers with a few years of experience.

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Job interviews: How to confidently prepare

Coursera

Over the next four weeks, we’ll be exploring how to prepare for a job interview. If all goes well in those first few stages, you’ll likely receive an invitation for an interview, where you will find yourself answering the question that bridges those first stages of your job search to the next: “Why did you apply for this role?”

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9 Stages of the Custom eLearning Development Process

Avoid costly mistakes on your next project, stay on track, and deliver relevant and engaging content that fits your learners and gets the job done. Whether new to custom eLearning or a seasoned pro, you will appreciate this solid overview of the development process, as well as the insider tips.

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Developing a Results Driven Curriculum

A well-designed learning curriculum develops and nurtures skills needed to achieve organizational and business goals with the most effective and engaging set of experiences. This ebook outlines 5 critical steps to develop learning solutions that will help you achieve the most ambitious objectives.