Using QR Codes to Enhance Your Training Activities
Are you looking for a quick way to spice up your current training sessions? QR codes can be an easy, affordable solution to add some new activities into your programs. Create a scavenger hunt For in-person groups, consider uploading videos or microlearnings linked to hidden QR codes around the space. Individuals must find the […]
Transitioning From Instructional Designer to Learning Thought Leader
Many individuals find themselves to be “accidental” learning professionals. Often the trajectory looks like this: an individual excels in their job role and are brought into the world of learning and development (L&D) as a subject matter expert (SME). They enjoy the project and are asked to take on increased responsibility in learning projects as […]
Burnout with Lisa Desai
In this episode we discuss burnout, what it is and how we can be on the watch for it’s symptoms. Burnout goes beyond just being tired at work, so listen in and learn what to watch out for both in your teams and in yourself.
Recognizing Burnout
We have all had bad days, or weeks, at work. But when do those bad days start to turn into something more serious? Burnout is a hot topic, pun intended, in today’s workplace. But when does the normal work routine become burnout, and what are some of the things we should be looking out for? […]
Audio and Learning with Ryan Duhon
In this episode we discuss the role that audio plays, pun intended, in learning and development. Whether you use voiceover or music to make your learning more entertaining you will find some good best practices and resources in this episode.
But I’m Not an Audio Expert: Audio for Developers Not Signed to a Record Label
Have you ever been tasked with creating a training video on an extremely tight budget? Maybe you’re confident you can make a good video with the software you have available, like Vyond or Toonly. Maybe it’s a system tutorial video and you have the screenshots you need with Camtasia or Premiere Pro at your disposal. […]
How to Use AI to Create Effective Training Content
With remote work on the rise, the demand for training content is only increasing. Whether you’re an educator, facilitator, corporate trainer, or instructional designer, the ability to produce high-quality materials efficiently is more important than ever. And, with the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the process of creating training content – such as images, scenarios, and […]
AI and L&D with Sharon Otto
In this episode we take a break from leadership topics to discuss Artificial Intelligence and how it is affecting the L&D environment. We have Sharon Otto, a new Lumious employee joining us since she has used these tools, and we have a great discussion on the pros and cons of using Generative AI in learning […]
AI on AI in L&D
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been in popular culture for decades, but with the advances in the technology allowing “Generative AI” things have started to change in the public’s general use of AI. More and more people are using AI, not only in their personal lives, but in their professional lives as well. AI can […]
Attracting Talent Through Corporate Sponsorship of Learning Programs
Foreword by Debra Truster With many industries facing a worker shortage in the post-Covid landscape, quality talent has become harder to attract. In the L&D space, we’re seeing a trend toward more organizations offering in-house industry training in the form of corporate universities and upskilling programs. Here, Logan Truster (an 11th grader) discusses his experience […]
Tough Conversations with Al Sullivan
In this episode we talk about how to have tough conversations with your team. These can be performance management conversations, or other HR conversations. This can be a sore spot for new and existing managers alike so come listen as we talk through some best practices for having these conversations with your team.
Redefining Teamwork in the Age of Generative AI
Someone, somewhere on the Internet, said “Change is the only constant. Well, that and the speed of light. And taxes. But mostly change.” For some of us, change means discomfort and for others it means opportunity. What we can generally agree on is that because of access to information and technology, our world is changing […]