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Alternatives to LMS: what, when and why?

The learning management system, or LMS, used to be an integral part of most organizations’ learning ecosystem, and for good reason. But times change, business needs and user expectations change, and of course, technology changes too. The traditional solution is no longer the default answer in all situations, so let’s explore the LMS alternatives now […]

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How to build a winning blended learning strategy

Traditionally a combination of online and face-to-face learning, blended learning is about implementing the learning strategies that deliver the most impact, on a budget, at scale. This is great for a remote and globally spread workforce. But how do you develop and implement a successful, modern, blended learning strategy? Here, we delve into the benefits […]

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How to structure a winning elearning production team

How do you get the most out of your elearning production team and create smart, user-focused elearning, efficiently? Here we share four tried and tested configurations, each with their different merits, to help you develop a winning elearning dream team. Think skills not job roles for your team Underpinning our winning elearning team configurations is […]

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ROI of Elucidat: How your investment will pay off

Your employees are your company’s most expensive asset. They’re by far the biggest number on the balance sheet. From saving your L&D team time producing elearning to making sure every minute employees spend doing elearning is time well-spent, Elucidat pays off. Here’s how… 5 key ways your investment in Elucidat pays off Summary: Save time […]

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How to demonstrate your impact with measurements that count

With all the data available now avaliable, it’s vital you measure what really counts. We asked two experts in the field how they demonstrate the value of their learning initiatives. They shared their measurement and evaluation tips, methodologies and success stories as part of the Learning at Large Knowledge Hub. How to measure what counts […]

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How to create multi-language elearning content [video]

Making your online learning content more widely available makes a whole lot of sense. But actually creating and managing content in multiple languages can seem as daunting as an Atlantic crossing! We delved into this topic in a recent webinar to look at why it’s worth the effort and the smart workflows that make creating […]

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The Retail Bulletin HR Summit 2021

Find out how to win against “the great resignation”! Check out the recording of this awesome panel discussion from the recent Retail Bulletin HR Summit, on retaining talent, with our very own Kirstie Greany. Retailers, more so than many other industries, are desperately battling “the great resignation”. This comes on top of retail redundancies that […]

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How to demonstrate elearning ROI in the most relevant way

Are you measuring ROI of your elearning? Demonstrating value has always been an aspirational battle for L&D teams. It’s often talked about, but rarely done. But it doesn’t have to be hard, and finding the right measures for your organization will pay off (literally!). In this post, we share new ways to think about elearning […]

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Customer Training Programs: The Complete Guide

Providing customer training around your products or services is a fantastic way to differentiate yourself from competitors. It also boosts customer engagement and enables them to gain more value from you: win, win. But if you’re serious about providing useful training that’s as professional as the rest of your customer-facing services, you must approach it […]

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How to Train Remote Employees: Best Practice Guide

Many organizations have been forced to cater for employees working remotely with very little preparation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Undoubtedly, the rise of home working has been the most significant change in the way we work in recent decades. When it comes to training remote employees, businesses can often encounter difficulties in coordinating effective […]

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How digital learning managers can become true business partners in their organization

Building strong stakeholder relationships is a crucial step in the career of any learning manager. How can digital learning leaders avoid getting stuck in a transactional relationship and get to a place of collaboration and partnership? We asked two successful learning managers that very question and are excited to share their tips, examples and methodologies […]

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How to engage your audience with immersive storytelling [Example]

With learner engagement data at our fingertips, there’s no kidding ourselves that adding a few clicks to dry elearning content keeps learners interested. Instead, learners stick around when content is compelling. Immersive storytelling is a powerful way to hook your learners in. Weaving your learning points into emotive stories is one way of holding your […]

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The Top 10 Elearning Analytics Stats to Track

Data dashboards are your best friends when it comes to evaluating elearning, prototyping ideas and producing content. Good elearning data dashboards update automatically with live user data so that you can have your finger on the pulse. When it comes to analysing elearning success, this is the best place to house your workplace learning analytics. […]

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Introducing Learning at Large, Knowledge Hub

We are so excited to introduce our Learning at Large: Knowledge Hub – The #1 place for learning managers to get insider tips on running successful elearning production at-scale. We’ve interviewed leading digital learning managers and industry experts to collate stories, tips and tools to help take your elearning production to the next level. It’s […]

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Refresher Training: The Complete Guide

With increasingly busy lives, juggling demands of the home and workplace, it’s only normal that we find ourselves forgetting things along the way. We know from research and experience that the brain lets go of information that we don’t need to access often and that the best way to retain knowledge that we do need […]

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