I recently got PMP certified. Few were curious as to how well a PMP certification help in Training & Development. So here’s a small article to explain that. As the demand for skilled professionals in the field of Learning and Development (L&D) continues to grow, individuals looking to excel in this field must be well-equipped …
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I vividly remember the first day of my job as an instructional designer (I was recruited as a Content Design Expert or CDE). The idea of creating learning solutions based on proven theories was both overwhelming and daunting. Little did I know that this was just the beginning of a journey that would take me …
As a Capability Building Manager, I have to wear multiple hats. It’s a challenging but rewarding role that requires a range of skills and expertise. Three main areas that I often focus on are Instructional Design, Training and Development, and Organizational Development. In this article, I will discuss each area and the different roles and …
As organizations embrace the concept of continuous learning, the LXP is fast becoming the go-to solution for employee development.” – Josh Bersin, HR Industry Analyst and Founder of Bersin by Deloitte. In the past few years, the world has experienced a massive shift towards online learning, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many organizations to …
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In our last two posts, we defined Scenario-based Learning (SBL) and its key components and after that explained when to use SBL. Let us now discuss how to develop an SBL. Being an ardent reader, I know how a story works. A typical SBL is more than a three-act story. Despite the story, characters and …
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In our last post, we defined Scenario-based Learning (SBL) and discussed its key components. Now, we are all set to explore various learning situations where SBL can be useful and see how. Isn’t Scenario-based Learning applicable to all types of learning situations? Yes, but the approach differs based on the tasks. From the learning design …
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My Dad was a remarkable story-teller. Whenever I stumbled upon a problem and looked up to my Dad for a suggestion, he would promptly mold his thoughts in the form of an appropriate story. Not only would the characters in his stories feel relatable to me, but his message would also be much apparent. He …
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Creating eLearning is nothing less than making a Swiss Watch. While the learner experiences a good curriculum design with intuitive and real-life scenarios, just like the owner of the watch who just sees the hands tick and the calendar move, only an instructional designer/ watch-maker understands what it takes to run it flawlessly. There are …
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Learning methodologies can be complex and boring. But in case you are explaining them to a client, much of the complexity can be avoided. If you opened this article hoping to convince your client by giving them a jargon-less overview of the top 3 popular eLearning development methodologies – ADDIE, AGILE, and SAM over a …
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Learning Objectives are just like a ladder. They bridge the gap between the learners’ existing skill sets and what’s expected of them, step-by-step. They also help define the course of the learning, strategize the dissipation of content, align the learning plan to the overall learning outcome expected from the learner. Today we will discuss some …
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