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For any organization offering learning, learning science is important. But it’s arguably even more important for learning businesses because of the far-reaching impact that can be achieved from effectively applying it. In this first installment in our “Learning Science for Learning Businesses” new seven-part series, we take a broad look at the science of learning, …
With over 25 years of experience in corporate learning, London-based Nigel Paine has spent the entirety of his career intersecting with the third sector of education, becoming an internationally recognized expert and speaker on the topics of leadership, development, and technology. He’s written three books in the last five years, including Workplace Learning: How to …
Is e-learning effective? It’s a seemingly age-old question but a rather important one to address now when—due to COVID-19—online learning has achieved a level of prominence and importance that is simply has not enjoyed before. And yet, even though there’s been a massive rush to move learning online, many—maybe even most—people still hold the view …
When trying to understand what it takes to succeed in the education business –particularly when it comes to increasing sales – there are many factors to consider. And it usually doesn’t have anything to do with having the latest bells and whistles, or perhaps a huge catalog of offerings. In fact, what we’ve observed over …
There are three goals at the heart of almost all learning businesses: reach, revenue, and impact. Reaching the right audience, generating revenue, and of course, making an impact. And getting each of these areas to work together is key to delivering value and achieving success. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa and …
As learning businesses, it’s safe to say that most are striving to move the needle in the field, profession, or industry they serve through large-scale impact. However, it’s reasonable to assume that a single organization won’t be as effective in achieving that as multiple organizations in partnership. Applying the network leadership model offers a way …
As the first episode of 2019, we thought it would be the perfect time to look ahead and focus on the areas that will undoubtedly impact the market for lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional development. We recently surveyed learning businesses to see where they’re planning to focus their efforts in the new year (data …
In a recent collaboration on a Webinar with the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE), we answered questions from members related to strategy and business models for association online education programs. And while WSAE is an association specifically interested in online education, the questions and answers are applicable to any learning business, across all delivery …
As the New Year is approaching, it’s the perfect time to look back at what has happened in the world of learning in 2017 and to make some predictions about what we think may lie ahead in 2018. We did this in this in our fifth annual trends and predictions Webinar (get access), but we thought …
For organizations in the business of lifelong learning, it’s essential to consider how to best measure the impact and effectiveness of a learning experience. And one of the best ways may lie in a developing trend from which all learning businesses can likely benefit from – assessment-based certificates, or ABCs. Robin Gault-Winton, a facilitator, trainer, and …
Note: The contents of this post – and more – have also been covered in an episode of the Leading Learning podcast. What kind of return on investment will we get from implementing a new or replacement learning management system (LMS)? Sometimes, organizations get bogged down with answering this question and spend way too much …
With another year almost behind us, we find it’s always important to reflect back on everything that has happened and set our sights on what’s to come. That’s why, for the fourth year in a row, we are revealing key trends and developments that impacted the business of lifelong learning in the current year as …
