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    Make It Easy for Them: 4 Ways to Get the Yes
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • 6 days ago
    • 3 min

    Make It Easy for Them: 4 Ways to Get the Yes

    Making decisions is hard work. Reviewing data takes time. Imagining something you can't see can take a lot of brain power. These are all...
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    Why You Need to Take a Consultative Approach to L&D and Common Pitfalls to Avoid
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • May 5
    • 4 min

    Why You Need to Take a Consultative Approach to L&D and Common Pitfalls to Avoid

    Taking a consultative approach to learning and development has changed my process, my clientele and my ability to make learning that matters
    123 views0 comments
    3 Essentials to Get Stakeholders to Say Yes
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • Jan 13
    • 3 min

    3 Essentials to Get Stakeholders to Say Yes

    How do you communicate the best learning solution in order to get buy-in? Let's talk about three strategies that can move things forward.
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    How to Get the Best Output from A Freelance Instructional Designer
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • Aug 26, 2021
    • 5 min

    How to Get the Best Output from A Freelance Instructional Designer

    There are four key components that I'm going to discuss that can lead you to a successful working relationship with your freelance ID.
    162 views0 comments
    Another Portfolio Post: 3 Things that Make All the Difference
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • Jan 13, 2021
    • 5 min

    Another Portfolio Post: 3 Things that Make All the Difference

    I'm going to start with the top three considerations you need to work through when designing your portfolio: branding, content, and design.
    386 views0 comments
    The Your ID 2020 Recap
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • Jan 6, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Your ID 2020 Recap

    What did you accomplish this year? What do you hope to accomplish moving forward? It's never too late to start setting goals!
    85 views0 comments
    Freelance Finance: Tips for eLearning Freelancers
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • Dec 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    Freelance Finance: Tips for eLearning Freelancers

    I'm going to share a few tips for keeping an eye on your finances and avoiding tax overpayment.
    279 views0 comments
    7 Lessons from an ID Hiring Manager for Anyone Looking for ID Work
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • Nov 11, 2020
    • 4 min

    7 Lessons from an ID Hiring Manager for Anyone Looking for ID Work

    So... for those who are applying for roles and/or trying to snag clients as a freelancer, these are my hot takes for you.
    2,173 views0 comments
    The Skeletons in My L&D Closet
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • Oct 28, 2020
    • 5 min

    The Skeletons in My L&D Closet

    I've had a lot of time to make mistakes! There are definitely some skeletons in my L&D closet I'd rather forget about. But today, I want to
    285 views0 comments
    How to Ask for More Design Decision-Making Power? You Don't.
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • Oct 21, 2020
    • 5 min

    How to Ask for More Design Decision-Making Power? You Don't.

    Many new IDs tell me: "There are times when I don't think the design approach my organization/client wants to take is the best one, but...
    175 views0 comments
    My Favorite Questions to Ask During a Project Kick Off
    Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
    • Oct 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    My Favorite Questions to Ask During a Project Kick Off

    I've done... ok, I honestly can't remember how many any more... but a lot of kick off meetings with different kinds of clients from all...
    638 views1 comment
    Yes, This is How Long It Takes: Managing Client Expectations
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    • Aug 24, 2020
    • 4 min

    Yes, This is How Long It Takes: Managing Client Expectations

    Clients who are new to eLearning are often surprised when I show them the schedule for production/development.
    246 views0 comments
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