Posts Tagged ‘Training’
What’s New in Meridian Global LMS 17.2
The 2017 Summer Release of Meridian Global LMS adds seamless integration with OpenSesame’s eLearning Marketplace, exciting new gamification capabilities, and effortless efficiency advancements. Reston, Va. – June 24, 2017 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions, a leading learning management system (LMS) provider, today announced the availability of Meridian Global LMS® version 17.2. With the newest release of…
Read MoreThe Anatomy of a Great RFP Requirement
When I’m not giving demos or traveling to tradeshows to meet potential and existing clients, I spend the majority of my day evaluating client RFPs and RFP requirements to determine whether our product and solution are a good fit for your various business needs. After doing this for a decade, I estimate I have evaluated…
Read MoreThe Nuts and Bolts of Creating an Engaging Training Program
It is no secret that today’s workforce is distracted. According to a 2013 Towards Maturity report, 88% of employees don’t have time or make time to engage with learning and development (L&D) offerings. When you add in the fact that the average attention span for adults engaging with learning is only 8.25 seconds* (……. Sorry,…
Read MoreHow to Develop Future Leaders
There’s a big difference between managers and leaders. Leaders listen, motivate, and lead by example. They know how to navigate through difficult and often uncomfortable workplace situations gracefully. Training and developing future leaders is consistently ranked as a top priority. Leadership training goes beyond communicating what leadership styles are important. You can’t just throw up…
Read MoreMyths Debunked: Investing in Employee Training and Development
Are you worried they will leave if you invest in your employees’ training and development? You are not alone. Many organizations struggle with investing in their employee’s soft and hard skills. However, the reality is that investing in skill development is the best path to great performance and retention! Employees feel more empowered and engaged…
Read MoreMaking Learning Matter
Everyone wants to learn, but no one has the time. According to Bersin, the modern learner is overwhelmed, distracted, and impatient. To make matters worse, only 1% of the typical workweek is time for employees to focus on training and development. That’s not a lot. With limited time, no one wants to sit through soul-sucking,…
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