Nicole Papaioannou Lugara6 days ago3 minMake It Easy for Them: 4 Ways to Get the YesMaking decisions is hard work. Reviewing data takes time. Imagining something you can't see can take a lot of brain power. These are all...
Nicole Papaioannou LugaraMay 54 minWhy You Need to Take a Consultative Approach to L&D and Common Pitfalls to AvoidTaking a consultative approach to learning and development has changed my process, my clientele and my ability to make learning that matters
Nicole Papaioannou LugaraJan 133 min3 Essentials to Get Stakeholders to Say YesHow do you communicate the best learning solution in order to get buy-in? Let's talk about three strategies that can move things forward.
Nicole Papaioannou LugaraAug 26, 20215 minHow to Get the Best Output from A Freelance Instructional DesignerThere are four key components that I'm going to discuss that can lead you to a successful working relationship with your freelance ID.
Nicole Papaioannou LugaraJan 13, 20215 minAnother Portfolio Post: 3 Things that Make All the DifferenceI'm going to start with the top three considerations you need to work through when designing your portfolio: branding, content, and design.
Nicole Papaioannou LugaraJan 6, 20213 minThe Your ID 2020 RecapWhat did you accomplish this year? What do you hope to accomplish moving forward? It's never too late to start setting goals!
Nicole Papaioannou LugaraDec 2, 20203 minFreelance Finance: Tips for eLearning FreelancersI'm going to share a few tips for keeping an eye on your finances and avoiding tax overpayment.
Nicole Papaioannou LugaraNov 11, 20204 min7 Lessons from an ID Hiring Manager for Anyone Looking for ID WorkSo... for those who are applying for roles and/or trying to snag clients as a freelancer, these are my hot takes for you.
Nicole Papaioannou LugaraOct 28, 20205 minThe Skeletons in My L&D ClosetI'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
Nicole Papaioannou LugaraOct 21, 20205 minHow 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...
Nicole Papaioannou LugaraOct 15, 20202 minMy Favorite Questions to Ask During a Project Kick OffI'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...
-Aug 24, 20204 minYes, This is How Long It Takes: Managing Client ExpectationsClients who are new to eLearning are often surprised when I show them the schedule for production/development.