Here’s a summary of action mapping. This was originally the handout for my keynote at the 2014 Online Learning Conference by Training magazine. My point We face a cultural challenge: many people — clients, employers, colleagues — see us as…
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Is it ever okay to be a control freak?
Is it ever okay to lead people by the nose through a new experience, or does that make us control freaks? Let’s look at an example. Learn more.
5 quick ways to pull learners into a course
How can you create a lively start to your course? Try these five techniques to get learners involved and kick up the pace. Learn more.
Branching scenarios: How many decision points?
You’ve decided a branching scenario will be part of your project. But how long should it be? See an example and some tips. Read more.
How to kick off a project and avoid an info dump
Do you feel like you’re an assembly line worker in a course factory, expected to crank out training on demand? Break free of the assembly line with a strong kickoff meeting that puts you in charge. Learn more.
Tips for webinars or virtual training
“What tips do you have for giving webinars?” People have asked this a lot lately, so here’s my opinionated answer. Learn more.
Action mapping: A visual approach to training design
What is action mapping? Action mapping is a streamlined process to design training in the business world. Its goal is to help designers: Commit to measurably improving the performance of the business Identify the best solution to the performance problem…
How to create a training goal in 2 quick steps
A measurable business goal is a great way to focus your training and show how your work helps your organization. Here’s how to create one. Learn more.
12 ways to use training scenarios – not just for elearning!
Decision-making scenarios aren’t just for elearning. Here are 12 ideas for other ways you can use branching scenarios to help people practice solving problems. Learn more.
“Learning should be fun!” But what’s “fun?”
Do haunted castles or wise wizards really make learning “fun?” Research suggests that developing mastery is what’s really fun. Learn more.
Why you want to put the activity first
Turn traditional training on its head: Challenge learners from the start with decision-making scenarios and let them learn through experience. It’s not only more interesting and memorable, it makes our designs more efficient. Learn more.
3 powerful ideas you should steal from marketing
A popular commercial for shaving products gives us three ideas we can use to make training memorable and motivating. Learn more.
4 reasons to use a branching scenario
One-scene mini-scenarios are great for covering a lot of topics. So when is it worthwhile to design a branching scenario? Example scenarios included! Read more.
Three simple but powerful ways to get love from your leaders
Business leaders love their L&D departments! Well, maybe 20 percent of them do, according to surveys. Here are three ways to get real business results and win the love you deserve. Read more.
Learning & development people unite!
We, the downtrodden and ignored learning and development professionals of the world, hereby shake off the shackles of convention and obedience and proclaim the arrival of a new order! Read more.
How to Become an Instructional Designer in 2025
You’ve landed here because you’re interested in developing instructional design skills. Strap in because there’s a lot to learn!