Training Facilitator Evaluation Rubric

Whether you are evaluating a colleague or assessing yourself, this newly updated, research-backed Training Facilitator Evaluation Rubric strips away the subjectivity of trainer evaluations and turns observations into structured, actionable coaching sessions.

Setting SMEs up to be more successful presenters

When we think of the lack of instructional design skills of an SME, it’s tempting to make them sit through a train the trainer or presentation skills program to improve their presentations. Maybe there’s a better, less intrusive way to help SMEs design presentations.

Help! My podcast was highjacked!

Ok, “highjacked” may be a little extreme. I have a new book coming out tomorrow and it might be a little too unconventional to interview myself. Today, Sophie Oberstein takes the interview chair to ask me about my new book: What’s Your Formula? Combine Learning Elements for Impactful Training.

Have you ever chased a professional dream for 10 years?

10 years ago, I had this idea. A dream really. Next Tuesday, it becomes a reality, and I’m super excited about it. (I hope you’ll be as excited about it!)

How To Deliver a Virtual Train-the-Trainer Session

Getting our busy colleagues to take some time to think about how to deliver training in a virtual environment can be tricky. Here is a virtual train the trainer outline that you may find helpful.

Survey Results: The Burden of Going All Virtual

Last week I asked a series of questions about how organizations are adapting to a more virtual-centric world. Some of these results may surprise you (for example, the number of organizations still doing a significant amount of in-person training!).

5 Job Aids to Help with Your Next Virtual Session

If you’re putting together virtual training or education sessions, these 5 job aids could prove extremely helpful.

When technology attacks (Virtual Training Edition)

A lot of people are anxious about virtual delivery because of the things that can go wrong. Here are some ways to mitigate those anxieties.

Ten Learning and Development Resources

As the decade closes, I would be remiss not to reflect on how my career has evolved over the last 10 years. I have been an instructional designer for the majority of this decade, thanks in no small part to the immense amount of resources available in the learning and development field.