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 📢 From the Editor: Creating Impactful Training 📢 In the Fall edition of Training Industry Magazine, our Editor in Chief, Michelle Eggleston Schwartz, CPTM, poses a critical question for learning leaders: How do you define successful training? The answer is more complex than attendance or feedback. For L&D leaders, it’s about creating programs that drive measurable business outcomes that matter to business leaders. Yet, proving the value of training remains one of the biggest challenges for L&D professionals. That’s why we’ve dedicated the entire Fall 2024 issue to the topic of creating impactful training. Dive into this issue to explore insights and strategies that will help you overcome the challenge of proving training’s value and elevate your programs to drive real outcomes.

🚀 Ready to streamline your organization's upskilling journey? Join us tomorrow, Oct 29 at 11am ET for an exclusive webinar with Justin Seely eLearning evangelist at Adobe, to explore how Adobe Learning Manager can simplify your training initiatives and enhance learning experiences. Discover how to: ✅ Create personalized learning paths that adapt to individual needs. ✅ Scale upskilling with AI-driven recommendations. ✅ Boost engagement with gamification and social learning. ✅ Unlock valuable insights from learning data. Don't miss this opportunity to build future-ready teams with cutting-edge solutions!

📢This just in: In the next episode of The Business of Learning, sponsored by Wisetail, an Intertek Company, Evan Melick discusses the role that confidence plays in learning. Catch a sneak peek of Evan’s insights on why confident employees are better able to bounce back from failure — and stay tuned for the full episode, releasing later today!

As learning and development (L&D) professionals, we know that adopting new technology can revolutionize training programs, but it doesn't come without its challenges. What's the biggest hurdle your organization faces when integrating new L&D technology? Share your thoughts and vote below! 👇 Let’s start a conversation on how we can overcome these challenges and drive innovation in our industry. #LearningAndDevelopment #LDTech #Training #Innovation #TechAdoption

⭐CPTM Spotlight: Joan Montjoy, CPTM⭐ "I completed the CPTM program to help get a promotion that I was seeking. My leaders were so impressed that I did this that it opened the doors for me to move into the new role. Once I took the course, I was very pleased that I had learned so much and could honestly say that the CPTM certification was worth the time and expense. Getting the promotion was certainly icing on the cake!" — Joan Montjoy, CPTM, Implementation Strategist, FranklinCovey Join us in celebrating Joan’s achievements and the impact she's making as a Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM™). In achieving her CPTM certification, she not only gained invaluable knowledge but also paved her way to the much-deserved promotion. Bravo, Joan – your journey is nothing short of inspirational! 👏👏 #CPTMSpotlight #CareerGrowth #SuccessStory #Leadership #TrainingLeaders

How do you know if there's an AI skills gap in your business? 🤖❓ DeVry research shows that 42% of employers aren't confident their organization knows how to train workers on AI effectively. 🚫📊 That means many employees are likely using AI without clear guidance or guardrails in place. ⚠️ With great power comes great responsibility — and AI is no exception. 💡 In this article, Shantanu Bose shares expert insights on closing the AI skills gap, helping employees feel equipped and empowered for the AI-driven future. 🚀 #AI #SkillsGap #WorkforceDevelopment #ResponsibleAI #EmployeeTraining #FutureOfWork #AITraining #EmpowerEmployees #BusinessLeadership https://lnkd.in/em7FhuGX

Explainer videos are changing the game in corporate training — and it's about more than just eye-catching visuals. 🎥 As tech advances, these four innovations are setting the stage for a whole new level of employee learning: 🌟 AI-Powered Script Writing: Say goodbye to writer's block! AI is stepping in as your scriptwriting co-author, speeding up content creation and ensuring brand consistency. 🎮 Interactive Elements: No more passive watching. Quizzes, branching scenarios, and clickable hotspots make training an active experience. 🛠️ Personalized Learning Paths: Think of it as “Choose Your Own Adventure” but for corporate training — ensuring every employee gets relevant, engaging material. 📊 Real-Time Analytics: Trainers can tweak content on the fly, while learners receive personalized recommendations to reinforce key concepts. Ready to explore how these innovations can elevate your training programs? Dive into this article by Tim Moss of simpleshow for all the insights! #ExplainerVideos #InteractiveLearning #PersonalizedTraining

Sales is evolving fast, but the fundamentals remain the same: It’s all about building trust, understanding your customers and staying creative. 🎯 In her latest article,Julie Thomas, CEO of ValueSelling Associates, Inc., dives into how sales trainers can help teams master prospecting and consistently exceed quotas. She breaks down six game-changing strategies to get on an executive’s calendar — from rapport-building to personalized, data-driven outreach. It's a goldmine for L&D pros looking to empower their teams with modern sales techniques. Check out Julie’s insights here! #SalesProspecting #SalesTraining #SalesSuccess https://lnkd.in/gn9yKBHt

As we step closer to ringing in 2025, it's time to talk about our L&D focus points. Is it upskilling? Or maybe leadership mentorship? Are we leaning into modernizing our tech stacks? What about fostering stronger employee engagement? We want to know! If your priority isn't on our list, share yours in the comments. Let's usher in the new year with a clear vision!

Immersive technologies like #AR and #VR are reshaping how companies train, engage and upskill their workforce — and the ROI is clear! 💡 This article by Nick Day of Roundtable Learning explores how immersive learning drives engagement, reduces costs and delivers powerful results across industries. From VR simulations in manufacturing to blended learning solutions, the future of L&D is here, and it's immersive! 🌍 #ImmersiveLearning #CorporateTraining #EmployeeEngagement #FutureOfWork #BlendedLearning