If a car runs out of oil, the engine fails. First the pieces start to grind, and then the whole block seizes up, stalling the vehicle. At best, the engine will be seriously damaged; at worst, it will be ruined. Perhaps this is the truth that spawned the phrase “well-oiled machine.” Your business also needs to function like the proverbial well-oiled machine. All team members must do their part to keep the whole process running smoothly. So what is the “oil” you provide for your sales team? What can you
For many families, virtual schools provide invaluable educational opportunities for their children that they could never receive at a local public school. From developing advanced technology skills to gaining access to dynamic, multimedia activities, students enrolled in virtual schools learn in ways many of us never imagined as children. Since these students spend every school day in a virtual classroom environment, it only stands to reason that all of their assessments would take place virtually as well. And while both formative and summative assessments take place online regularly throughout the
Before scheduling your next in-person training session for your sales team, you may want to research the success rates of virtual sales training programs first. It’s not to say that in-person training programs are ever bad. It’s just that nowadays,
Building positive customer relationships is the most important step in creating a successful business. When customers are happy with your employees and the services they provide, your company receives many direct benefits by way of repeat business, positive reviews online,
Two things teachers are constantly striving to increase are learning and retention. True learning takes place when learners are actively engaged with the material and retention occurs when learners are able to make connections between the material and their personal
As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, more and more people are stepping outside of the traditional classroom in favor of learning online. Whether it’s K-12 students taking classes from home, college students obtaining online degrees, or employees
When it comes to developing corporate training programs for employees, the most successful programs often include opportunities for small group learning sessions. There are many benefits to working closely with others in a small group setting especially when it comes
Here’s the thing about role playing as a training exercise: trainers tend to love it, but participants tend to hate it. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. When implemented correctly, role playing can be an effective and memorable
