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Cooking Up Some Training
This paella looks pretty good, doesn't it? It took me hours to make. The ingredients were expensive. I wanted to impress my guests (my...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
Oct 22, 20183 min read


Learning Design from The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell
You may have seen the teaser to this post already on LinkedIn, but I am IN LOVE with The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell. And...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
Oct 18, 20183 min read


FAQ: How to Be a Freelance Instructional Designer
I've had a bunch of emails lately from hopefuls wanting to start freelancing as Instructional Designers and asking for advice on how to...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
Aug 8, 20186 min read


Getting the Horse to Drink: Motivating Apathetic Learners
As the old saying goes "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." I've written quite a few posts now that talk about...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
Jul 25, 20183 min read


Pre-Boarding: Not Just for Airlines
"Those passengers who could use a little extra time getting settled are invited to pre-board at this time." If you've ever flown, I'm...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
Jun 19, 20183 min read


Is It Really a Training Issue?: When You Need More Training & When You Don't
Training is a wonderful thing. Effectively designed learning has the potential to help improve the customer experience, help...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
May 29, 20184 min read


Only 3 in 10 Employees Agree Someone Has Talked to Them About Their Progress in the Last 6 Months
Wow! Let me repeat that. According to Gallup's 2017 State of the American Workforce report: "Only 3 in 10 U.S. employees strongly agree...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
May 22, 20184 min read


Are Your Instructional Videos Effective?: Four Common Pitfalls
Video is a staple of modern learning. TEDtalks, YouTube, Lynda, Udemy, Skillshare-- none of these companies would be as successful...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
May 14, 20182 min read


10 Tips for Crafting a Culture of Learning
While building a culture of learning may seem superfluous to business operations, implementing a culture of learning is a key element to...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
May 10, 20184 min read


Three Times Non-Sustainable Training Affects the Bottom Line
One of the top concerns I address with corporate clients is sustainable training. At the very least, to retain employees and avoid costly...

Nicole Papaioannou, PhD
May 1, 20183 min read
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