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The Competitive Advantage – Integrating Social Learning

Posted by: Nancy McMonigal

Social Media is Changing How We Learn!

Move over marketing, sales, and human resources. Competitive organizations are also utilizing social media for learning and development.

While the challenges may be obvious and the greatest obstacle is retaining control, a closely monitored social learning plan can be the key to efficient information transfer and driving learning engagement.

Learn more about Social Learning and additional Technology Trends at the upcoming L-TEN Annual Conference ...

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Technology, Tradeshows, Training

The Breadth and Depth of Learning

Posted by: Nancy McMonigal

Locus Learning tips on changing your learning game:

One of the themes for the SPBT Conference this year, is focusing on better Breadth and Depth for Learning. We are excited to be looking at a deeper learning experience, which is essential for engaging employees and driving performance changes.

Websters tells us that the definition of Breadth (for knowledge) is to understand concepts in a broad and all-encompassing manner.

Websters also helps us define ...

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Instructional Design, Tradeshows, Training

Transition to Mobile Learning

Posted by: Nancy McMonigal

Anytime – Anywhere Learning

In the recent explosion of on demand availability through the power of smart phones and tablets, more and more companies are turning to mobile learning to train and educate their learners. Adapted from the article by Bill Roberts titled “From E learning to Mobile Learning”, it is very important to give the learners the ability to access videos and learning content whenever they need to, even if that is in the middle of the night. Mobile learning ...

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eLearning, Processes, Training

Elements of Successful Learning

Posted by: Nancy McMonigal

Society of Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers (SPBT) and Orlando – Here We Come! We are PLANNING to IMPACT THE FUTURE June 10-13^th at the 42nd Annual SPBT Conference and Tradeshow! This year’s conference will focus on the ever changing role of the corporate trainer and their impact on successful learning.

The dynamic role of the trainer in the corporate world is similar to what a K-12 teacher faces with declining ...

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Tradeshows, Training

How Do Your Selling Skills Measure Up?

Posted by: Nancy McMonigal

In order to be successful in business, you have to know the most effective and efficient ways to sell your product to the right audience, at the right time and in the right place. Time is valuable to all of us so we have outlined some quick tips to help you focus your selling time with maximum results.

1. Know your prospect; the chances are that your ...

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Selling Skills, Tradeshows, Training

Happy Holidays

Posted by: Nancy McMonigal

In reflecting on the holidays and looking ahead to our 2013 resolutions, we all wish we had more time in December to enjoy the season. Despite the Mayans believing that time is finite, we know time moves on and our to-do list awaits with many tasks for work, family, holidays, and all the fun activities we want to do and enjoy.

I recently attended a conference for the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) in San Diego. Marshall Goldsmith discussed ...

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Organization, Processes

Keeping Learners Engaged

Posted by: Nancy McMonigal

One challenge central to the training industry is keeping learners engaged . But what does this really mean?

The top 2 definitions of “ENGAGED” as cited in The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (Houghton Mifflin; 4th ed – from www.answers.com/topic/engaged ):

1. Employed, occupied, or busy.
2. Committed, as to a cause.

So what is the true context of learner engagement ?

At its core, learner-engaged training must have context and meaning, whether it is improved job performance, increased knowledge, or essential changes in specific areas of expertise.

The best way to ensure that ...

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Training

SPBT and New Orleans Here We Come!

Posted by: Nancy McMonigal

We hope to see you at the 41^st Annual SPBT Tradeshow!  This year’s keynote speakers and workshops are focused on “New World, New Learning” – weathering the storm of your organizational challenges.

• 1.  Learn the latest on how the Accountable Care Organizational model developed, how it relates to health care reform and how it may impact your business.
• 2.  Discover how compliance training can be delivered in a manner that is impactful and ...

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Tradeshows, Training

What is the next frontier for Learning Management Systems (LMS)?

Posted by: Nancy McMonigal

Our Locus Media Team Members attended a very informative workshop recently, sponsored by ASTD – Orange County Technology Tidbits. The speaker was Victor Kinney of Cornerstone On Demand, and he outlined the ins and outs of Learning Management Systems (LMS). The misconception is that LMS is for larger companies with larger budgets. Victor outlined a lot of benefits for small companies –  to begin with basic features and then add features as needed. In the past, many LMS systems were custom programs that ...

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eLearning, Technology

Finding the Right Blend in Blended Learning

Posted by: Nancy McMonigal

‘Blended Learning’ is the new buzzword to describe a combination of training components that comprise a well-rounded training program. The components use a combination of self-paced, face-to-face, and collaborative through Instructor Led Training (ILT) in the classroom, eLearning, online and one-on-one training.

The challenge is to find the right blend of components to train a sales force best utilizing their limited travel dollars and allowing the flexibility of on-demand training to accommodate different time zones.

• PLANNING – As with all projects we create at Locus – the ...

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eLearning, Processes, Technology