What Should You Be Reading This Summer [+Quiz]
With warm rays on the horizon, you might be thinking about how nice it would be to pick up a summer read. Imagine it — poolside with a refreshing drink, lying out on a bright towel, and reading a good book. ☀ But what constitutes a “good book”? If you’ve ever picked one up only to be... View Article
Read MoreMay 29, 2018
Kesha Dougan
How to Communicate More Effectively and Efficient
In today’s Tiny Topic, we’re giving you a helpful tip that makes the world go ‘round when put into practice — especially in the middle of a project! Whether you are currently working as a contractor or employed by a company, cultivating responsiveness in your communication style can benefit either position. Why? Not only will... View Article
May 23, 2018
Jessica Howell
Webinar Recap: How to Design Your PowerPoint Slides like a Pro
Yesterday’s webinar was one of my all-time favorites and according to our attendees, it looks like I wasn’t the only one blown away by the actionable PowerPoint tips that Kesha and Cortney shared with us on How to Design Your PowerPoint Slides like a Pro! Raves & Reviews “This was a fantastic webinar. Every bit... View Article
May 22, 2018
Kesha Dougan
How to Turn Heads With Your PowerPoint Headers
Welcome back to Tiny Topics! We took a bit of a break for the last couple weeks with all things #ATD2018 going on. Related: Top 10 Tweets and Takeaways That Will Ease Your #ATD2018 FOMO Now that we’re back into the swing of things, I’m excited to introduce you to this twist on PowerPoint page... View Article
May 16, 2018
Jessica Howell
Top 10 Tweets and Takeaways That Will Ease Your #ATD2018 FOMO
#ATD2018 week may be over, but if you’re like us, you’re still combing through your notes, following up with your new contacts, and processing all that there was to learn. Fortunately for us, nearly our entire employee team was able to attend last week’s fun —including our Mix & Mingle event, which was a huge... View Article
May 3, 2018
Emily Meade
#ATD2018 — Our Favorite Sessions and What We’re Most Excited For
With #atd2018 right around the corner, there is so much to look forward to! Between networking with fellow learners, perusing the expo, catching team dinners at delicious San Diego eateries, enjoying rooftop views at our Mix & Mingle happy hour, and more, we can’t wait for the buzz and excitement this busy week holds. Although... View Article
May 2, 2018
Emily Meade
April Showers Bring 9 Blog Posts You Can’t Miss!
Can you believe May is already here? It seems like yesterday we were busy ringing in the new year and talking about how to achieve work-life balance in 2018! Since time is flying by, we’ve rounded up the incredible content April had in store here on the ttcInnovations’ blog. Be assured, there were no April... View Article
May 1, 2018
Kesha Dougan
My 10-Year-Old Inspired This Genius Learning Activity
Today’s Tiny Topic is inspired by my 10-year-old daughter, Shae. Woot! #UnlockInnovation with Genius Hour This learning activity is pure GENIUS!!! This is an elementary activity that my daughter does in school. Every month, each student is encouraged to pick a topic they are interested in. It can be anything! Once a week, they spend... View Article
April 26, 2018
Debbie Wooldridge
How to Calculate Your Learning and Development ROI With Ease [FREE Template]
It seems almost strange to think that you have you to justify the dollars your company spends on training employees to be successful. I mean isn’t it common sense? Well, let’s see! Related: How to Prove Your Learning Department is Indispensable Imagine This Scenario Merchant Bank Services is preparing to launch a brand new system for... View Article
April 24, 2018
Kesha Dougan
How to Create Focus With Infographics
Creating a visual effect to direct learners’ focus can be a wonderful and easy trick to add dimension — even in a PPT (Powerpoint) presentation or an ILT (instructor-led training). Present the graphic…then shift the focus to one part of the graphic — here’s how: Step 1: Select and Place Create or find a beautiful,... View Article
April 18, 2018
Jessica Howell
6 Ways You Can Stay on The Innovative Edge
One of the most common struggles we hear from learning professionals in this fun coffee-themed personality quiz is that they’re often asked to wear too many hats in their role. Sound familiar? In fact, over 31% reported that lack of time and overextending themselves in these Jane-/Jack-of-all-trade roles keeps them from focusing on the bigger... View Article