The push for a new learning management system, or for an upgrade to the existing LMS, is usually an enterprise requirement for larger volumes of training assignment, or the design and development of more complex/ comprehensive training programs. The larger and more complex an organization’s training program, the larger and […]
While I started my career in the learning and performance industry as a trainee consultant, I now work as a Training Manager in an internal role in a pharmaceutical company. In fact, I have worked as a Consultant for approx. 7 years and as a Manager for about 5 years. […]
User Interaction is not a new concept. Perhaps it can be traced back to the principles of Vitruvius, the ancient Roman architect and engineer who lived between 80 B.C and 15 B.C. The Vitruvian Triad Firmitas: The design must be solid- stand the test of stress and time. Utilitas: The […]
The first part of this series is posted here. It often comes as a surprise to organizations when an audit or survey shows that they are non-compliant or at the risk of being so. I have heard many conversations like, “But we already have tons of compliance courses designed by each […]
What’s more difficult than ensuring training compliance? It’s designing training for compliance topics! Ever since the setting up of the ICH in 1990 and consequent harmonization initiatives, compliance is one of the most important guiding principles of the healthcare industry. It is surprising how deep compliance permeates in a healthcare […]
It’s time for this month’s free download! Here’s a fun little weighted scorecard (tab 3) that you can use to compare similar items. In this example (tab 2), I have used 18 parameters to compare three e-learning Agencies, but you can change the parameters- and the weighted scores attached to […]
Have you ever worked with an SME who refuses to collaborate because “the Training Manager doesn’t know what she’s talking about”? Or the SME who is apprehensive about providing approval for project documents? The truth is, there are as many types of SMEs as there are Training Consultants and Leads. […]
The longer I am gainfully employed, the more convinced I am that the principles that apply to our personal life apply to our professional life as well. By this, I of course don’t mean that the hours we spend at work are as important as those we spend with our family and […]
Even though I’ve been designing learning programs for a long, long time, I still face a crisis of confidence every time I complete designing a milestone. “Did I miss something?” is my most common concern. I find that using this checklist to review my work and bridge any gaps. I also use […]
1. Leave the ego at the door: The definition of creativity in training is slightly different from its popular definition. The training consultant is not a free agent here. Individual creativity takes a back seat. The customer’s project is not an opportunity for the consultant to exemplify their own ‘cleverness’. The […]
