Executing onboarding is often a bigger challenge than building it. After all, what use is a comprehensive sales onboarding strategy without the support and follow-through? In this article, I’ll share nine ways that you can push your sales onboarding program past the planning stage and begin executing. These tips will... more
Change is an inevitable part of any organization — and big changes can cause employees to drift and disengage at work. Whether it’s a company-wide transformation or an individual career shift, employees often find themselves needing to reconnect and re-engage with their workplace. This is where employee re-onboarding comes in.... more
Revenue leaders in every industry have a basic grasp of how crucial partnerships are for growth and success. But many are at a loss when it comes to getting the most out of those partnerships. How can you ensure that your partners aren’t simply sellers of your brand, but passionate,... more
When we talk about employee onboarding, we’re often referring to new hires who have been recruited from the job market for a specific role in your organization. But how do you onboard an existing employee who makes a move within your organization? What sort of learning does that existing employee... more
Key takeaways Storytelling is a powerful tool in learning and development as it engages the learner’s attention, recall, and memory. The three-part structure of storytelling (separation, initiation, and return) aligns with many instructional design models. The perspective used in storytelling can shape the context and create different levels of emotional... more
The research is clear: onboarding makes a difference when it comes to engagement, retention, and new hire productivity. For example, new hires who undergo a thoughtful, structured program are 69% more likely to remain with their company for up to three years. And organizations with a standard onboarding process say... more
Effective employee training not only builds skills and knowledge, but also boosts the morale, confidence, and productivity of your workforce. But great employers know that creating an exceptional learning experience isn’t just about delivering necessary training information; it’s about engaging employees and ensuring they can apply what they learn in... more
Self-directed learning is an instructional approach in which individuals take the initiative to assess their learning needs, set goals, identify resources, and evaluate outcomes. It shifts the responsibility for learning from external trainers to the individual, enabling personalized and flexible skill acquisition. Learners who participate in self-directed learning become increasingly... more
The Great Resignation has ended, taking with it a series of concerns about employee retention and finding hires with the right skills. However, this does not mean that Learning and Development (L&D) professionals — who were tapped by leadership to solve many of the problems associated with the Big Quit... more
In today’s fast-paced market, equipping your team with comprehensive product knowledge is crucial. Online product training can help your employees represent your brand and handle customer problems more confidently. This can ultimately lead to better customer experiences, better customer retention, and even more sales! This article outlines tips for developing... more
