Don’t Keep New Hires in the Dark
Think back to a time when you took an essay test. You attended class, you read materials, and you prepared for the test. Test day comes and you NAIL IT. You feel good about your answers—you think about the few little things you messed up in formatting—but who cares? It was about your knowledge of […]
More Learning Theory
In this episode we talk about more specific learning theory, and we go into detail about Blooms Taxonomy, The Kirkpatrick model, and self-directed learning. These models help us to create better training, define our learning objectives better, and evaluate not only if our learners enjoyed the training, but did it make an improvement in their […]
Metrics + Milestones = Onboarding Success
Did you know that 60% of companies indicate that they do not set any milestones or concrete goals for new hires to attain? (Harvard Business Review, 2018) Read that again. That is a big number—60%. That is a lot of programs out there that cannot tell stakeholders, learners, or L&D if the learners are successful or […]
Course Building Blocks: The 3 Theories to Know
I have a great news! If you are a new instructional developer or a subject matter expert (SME) asked to participate in learning and development initiatives, you don’t need to know every theory out there. There are just a few that will give you the foundations and allow you to speak to the design and […]
You’ve Got a Friend
Remember back when I said I had never experienced a formal onboarding? It’s true! No formal anything beyond what I would categorize as “orientation,” which focused on paperwork. However, the one thing most of them did do was provide me an experienced peer to observe and question. Did you know that 47% of organizations currently use […]
Storytelling: The Lost Art of L&D
In this episode we talk about using storytelling and humor to enhance your training. These elements can take your training programs to the next level if they are utilized in the right way. We discuss how to convince your stakeholders to use humor and storytelling, as well as give you some ideas on how to […]
A Tale of Humor and Storytelling for Learner Engagement
In our next episode we will explore using storytelling and humor to enhance your training. We will discuss how to convince your stakeholders to use humor and storytelling, as well as give you some ideas on how to create characters and use pop culture references to entice your learners. But, if you can’t wait to […]
Variety Is the Spice of Learning Life
Jeremy is a new hire at Company X. He is going to be working at a call center, a job he has done before but not for this particular company. He is excited about the new opportunity. This company seems to be interested in career progression and he feels like it may be a place […]
Adult Learning Theory
In this episode we talk about the theory behind our jobs. We discuss the hierarchy of needs and Maxwell’s theory. This is the foundation of how we design and develop training for adult learners, and how it affects the courses and interactions that you have taken in your past courses. We also sidetrack and talk […]
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… An L&D Development
So, you’re ready to start your development with Lumious and you’re not sure what a project entails. Whether you’re new to L&D projects or just new to working with us, no worries… we’re here to guide you through the process! The first thing you’ll receive is an introduction to your project manager. They’ll be your […]
Let’s Get Personal
Tomorrow is Margot’s first day at a new job! They are super excited about the opportunity but would usually be super anxious about The First Day At The New Job. Margot does a quick mental check and finds that they are not as anxious as expected. Margot hasn’t even officially started yet and they have […]
Adult Learning Theory: When all else fails, return to the basics
When I started working in this field, I was just doing things that seemed like the right thing to do — common-sense things like making training active for learners, keeping it simple, and making sure it was relevant. What I did not know at the time was that there was educational research, theories, and other […]