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As the second in a three-part series about experiential learning we will look the effectiveness of this learning modality and explore the benefits in greater detail. Learning by doing is innate to human nature, which suggests that it may well … Read More

What is Experiential Learning? Experiential learning is ‘learning by doing.’ David Kolb is considered the father of the Experiential Learning Theory, and in his words, “Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience” (Institute for … Read More

Even post-pandemic, it’s safe to say that virtual training isn’t going to go away. In a January 2021 poll, 44% of workers indicated that they want to continue working remotely because it suits them, and 17% want to keep working … Read More

It’s no secret that virtual training saves companies money. When you cut out the costs of venue rental, food, transportation, printed learning materials, and lodging, it amounts to significant savings. In fact, companies save anywhere from 30% to 70% when … Read More

For years, virtual sales training didn’t exist.  When it started to emerge most sales leaders assumed that virtual training was the lazy way out and wouldn’t compare, in terms of value and results, to in-person sales training. Recent studies, however, … Read More

Imagine you’re attending your first year of medical school. You’re excited because today you’re supposed to learn about a basic surgery — the appendectomy. You get to class and your instructor spends an hour talking about the appendectomy procedure. She … Read More

This is the second article in a three-part series about engagement and virtual training. In the last article, we defined what engagement is (and isn’t) in a virtual learning environment. In this article, we will explore the weaknesses of the … Read More

When two people agree to marry each other, they are said to be ‘engaged.’ When you sign a contract with someone to DJ your office party, or landscape your yard, or build you a deck, you have ‘engaged’ their services. … Read More

As discussed in the two previous installments of this series, a new trainer needs to understand the training platform to get the most out of it. Just as imperative as the technology platform is the trainer’s ability to engage learners. … Read More

In our last article, we discussed how trainers positively impact employee retention and what that employee needs to be the best trainer they can be. The key to learning is engagement. Not only does a trainer need to focus on … Read More