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Two Techniques for When You're Clueless About What You're Training

"My greatest strength as a consultant is to be ignorant and ask a few questions." - Peter Drucker BOSS: "I want you to train the...

Digitization May Not Help Us Learn Better

"The purpose of training is to make learning possible." - Klas Mellander "Wait, what? This simulation isn't computerized? How can it be...

We Prefer Learning This Way Because it Works

"Retention is best when the learner is involved." - Edward Scannell, University Conference Bureau, Arizona When Given the Option, We...

What Makes Something Worth Doing?

ROI Isn't What You Think it Is "Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; it is a continual...

Get the Most from Engaging Learning Experiences

Three Essential Channels for Real Learning "Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change. Learning is more than...

Decision Making is a Primary Skill for Leaders

Three Reminders for Better Decisions "Research shows that enterprises fail [because] they neglect the most powerful drivers of...

Focus on Essential Priorities, Consistently, for Greater Impact

3 Principles for Greater Training Impact "To me, business isn't about wearing suits or pleasing stockholders. It's about being true to...

Put Your Resources Where They'll Do the Most Good

Four Questions Your CEO Wants You to Ask "I've always been really curious about things and slightly confused by the world, and I think...

Integrate Simulations Into Leadership Development

"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." - Warren Buffet "Sure, we could do it that way, but we want it to work." Often, I'm...

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Insights from Dan Topf

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