Good visual design adds a tremendous amount of instructional value to materials used in training. ‘Not so good’ design actually distracts and can restrict how much people learn. However, for many people, the notion of ‘good’ graphic design is extremely subjective. People tend to like what they like. As a graphic designer at Innovative Learning […]
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It’s time to get prepared! Among the technologies coming to the forefront for use in learning, augmented and virtual realities (AR and VR) are gaining traction in many industries and functions. Augmented reality is the ultimate performance support tool, particularly for users in manufacturing and service functions. Imagine wearing a pair of glasses on the […]
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If it’s not one Q, it’s another. Just how many Qs are there? Quite a few is the answer. You may or may not be familiar with all of the Qs — AQ, EQ, and IQ. At a glance, it looks like someone just started with the vowels and added a Q. But it’s not […]
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Tick tock, tick tock … time is running out! It’s time to convert your e-learning courses, because FLASH IS DISAPPEARING! According to the Chromium Flash Roadmap, Flash will be disabled by default in Chrome this upcoming July, and Flash will be removed entirely in December 2020. This shouldn’t be news to you … but there’s […]
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I have come to a point in my career where I find myself reflecting on the good and the bad, the highs and the lows, and the hopes and wishes I have for those who will step forward when I ultimately, one day, step back. Today, I want to expose some of the challenges we […]
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Someone recently asked me, “How do you innovate at Innovative Learning Group?” It’s a simple question but real food for thought. Admittedly, I did not have an immediate answer. That’s not good when you work at ILG, right? However, as a process thinker who likes to reflect, I took the question to heart and started […]
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I’ve had the pleasure of managing many memorable projects during my two and a half years at Innovative Learning Group (ILG). One thing I’ve always emphasized is the value of being consultative. Sure, there are some projects for which the solution is simple and straightforward. However, there are also those where our clients value our […]
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Flash is hitting the figurative road, as Innovative Learning Group Business Development Director Tom Petro recently blogged so eloquently in “Yikes! Flash is going away.” Its upcoming departure is causing companies to dust off their e-learning catalogs and decide if it’s time for an upgrade. To help these efforts, ILG held a webinar called “Ins […]
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New is so often in a phrase followed by an exclamation point and understood to convey feelings of excitement, anticipation, and adventure. Happy New Year! Congratulations on the new job… new baby… new home…. However, new also comes with a lot of uncertainty, and navigating uncertainty can get a little overwhelming. Before you know it, […]
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Possibly, hopefully, you read my previous blog post (Learning and Performance: Get Angry, Make Changes), and you’ve been waiting eagerly since last June for the promised follow-up. Today’s your lucky day! But first, let me ask: did your organization make any progress toward performance-first learning last year? Really, I’d love to know, so please leave […]
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