Category Archives: Adult Learning

Accelerated Learning: Remembering People’s Names and More

First impressions are just that. There is no second chance. Remembering names and an even greater volume of information allows someone to stand out in today’s highly competitive workplace and global marketplace. There are accelerated learning strategies that, when applied consistently, will make the difference. Retention of names is something many of us have said, […]

How Does Social Media Play a Role in Training?

Social media is not just a generational fad of the millenials and Gen Y.  Organizations are doing more with less and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.  This means even after economic rebound, companies will likely keep the belts tightened.  Investments in people are under the microscope.  Payroll has been typically one […]

Informal Learning: Are Your Maximizing Your Full Learning Potential?

Let me ask you this. What do you feel makes an organization cutting edge when it comes to a learning and development strategy? Recently, I was asked this question in an interview.  This question came up because they asked my why I listed Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn among my learning technology experience.  The answer of […]

Public Speaking: Articulate You and Your Business for Increased Profits

Speaking in front of groups is scary for many business professionals.  Public speaking is a skill that carries throughout the workplace and into our personal lives.  Expressing oneself effectively takes skill and constant practice.  In business, you do not G-E-T unless you A-S-K.  What are you leaving on the table? Today, margins are tight and […]

Today’s Business Blind Spot-Grants: Money on the Table-5 Points to Keep in Mind to Help Find and Get Funded

Business is the heartbeat of our country and many continue to struggle, their pulse is weakening.  Let’s face it, the economy is still tight.  We are doing more with less; and, perhaps will have to do so well into the future.  There are many blind spots that exist in business today.  Organizations that discover and […]

INNOVATION SECRETS: 7 Ways to Manage Psychological Blind Spots, Going Deeper

The key to sustaining innovation is being able to think out of the box—keeping fresh ideas coming.  Taking leadership to the next level and providing programs that “go deep” means literally digging deeper.  Over time, we develop tunnel vision.  I know I have.  So, I have to consciously keep myself out of that rut.  Otherwise, […]