Training at a distance is more hassle than it’s worth, several CEOs have warned. But a senior analyst at consultancy Bersin & Associates disagrees, explaining that the trouble with virtual learning often isn’t distance but materials that don’t take into account how adults learn. Read More »
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Onboarding any employee can be tricky, and getting new virtual employees up to speed is even trickier. In fact, the process has so many potential pitfalls that some CEOs recommend you skip it entirely, training remote workers face-to-face instead. Read More »
Having reviewed web-based training and presentation app Knoodle before, I was interested in the new developments with the service, announced this week.. Its new features make presentation creation more streamlined, particularly if you are creating split-screen presentations combining slides and video. Read More »
Side projects can be businesses or just-for-fun efforts that we do in our nonworking hours. While there are some risks with taking side projects, I strongly believe that most of the time they benefit both the individual and the employer. Read More »
With technology advancing, there are fewer practical restrictions to act as a barrier to increased uptake of virtual working. So what is holding organizations back from broader adoption of the practice? Perhaps, in part, middle managers and their lack of training. Read More »
Are virtual worlds really viable environments for work? According to a survey by Unisfair, usage of virtual environments is growing for marketing, training and collaboration. Surveying 550 marketers nationwide, the study revealed that 60 percent of respondents plan to increase spending on virtual events this year. Read More »
Knoodle offers a training solution that provides a presentation with a split screen; you can have text or PowerPoint slides on one side of the screen and video on the other, then sync the video with the slides so they automatically advance at the right time. Read More »
Training timelines seem to grow by leaps and bounds whenever there’s a little distance between the trainer and the trainees. When you’re working with a virtual team you can’t let the fact that you don’t see every member of your team in person slow you… Read More »
Yesterday, Georgina wrote about how to induct new remote workers. I thought I’d take that a step further and compile a list of apps that could be useful as you bring a new team member on board, particularly if you aren’t in the same location. Read More »
Mindflash is a training solution that helps you create educational presentations that include your existing training documentation, such as Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint presentations, along with multimedia such as video and quizzes. The tool is designed to be easy-to-use for the both trainer and trainee. Read More »
One of the problems with some project management tools is that not only do you need training in order to move your projects on to it and get your team moving, but you also have to go hunting for that training. Not so with Projectplace. Read More »
As I’m watching all of these events, I’m struck by one thing in particular: All of these athletes represent the consummate niche professional. They do one thing (or sometimes two or three, but all under the same basic umbrella) and they do it very, very well. Read More »
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