Needs Analysis

Stop Thinking Like an Educator! Start Thinking Like a Journalist

Steal these habits from journalism to build a strong approach to needs analysis.

3 Mistakes People Make When Conducting Needs Analysis

Not all needs analysis is conducted equally. Let's talk about the big pitfalls you want to avoid. Mistake # 1: You approach needs...

How to Make the Case for Non-Traditional Learning Solutions

In this post, we're going to talk about how to get buy in for non-traditional learning solutions.

Why We're Doubling Down on Knowledge Sharing Over Training

We should be replacing training with knowledge sharing opportunities: peer to peer, to-down, formally documented, off the cuff, serious, fun

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...

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

How to Design Learning for Industries You Know Nothing About

How can you design training about something you're not an expert in, especially something so technical? Let's talk about it.

Why Aren't There More Meaningful Learning Experiences for Professionals?

Last night, we had the last meeting of From Data to Design - Cohort 3, and as always, it was bittersweet seeing how much growth there had...

Novice vs Expert Instructional Designer: Defining the Learning Problem

At the heart of what makes a great ID is their ability to define the rhetorical problem, or rather the learning problem