Meet Andrea: Innovator on Demand™ & Project Manager
Today, we would like to introduce you to Andrea! Like Susan, Mary Ellen, and Carmela, she contributes her skills as one of our Innovators on Demand™. These ladies and many of our other Extra Hands You Don’t Have to Hold™ collectively provide staff augmentation services under the umbrella of our organization. They are the face... View Article
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2019
Debbie Wooldridge
5 Questions to Help You Find the Right Outsourced Training Provider
Before jumping right into identifying the right outsourced training provider, you first need to ask yourself why outsourcing might be the right solution for your organization. There are many reasons why a company may choose to outsource certain business functions; learning and development is one function where outsourcing often makes good business sense. Some of... View Article
February 20, 2019
Allan Dodson
A Team of ONE? End-to-end Training Designers Might Be the Future
When is the last time a client said, “Let’s create this training program as slowly as possible”? That’s right: never. Most executives understand that having a poorly trained workforce (or a group working on antiquated systems because they haven’t been trained on better ones) is very expensive. So when they want better training for their... View Article
February 13, 2019
Emily Meade
Webinar Recap: Implementing 2019 Learning Trends — An Innovator’s Perspective
In our most recent webinar, “Implementing 2019 Learning Trends — An Innovator’s Perspective,” our experts shared their knowledge and left us with actionable tips for staying up to date on the future of L&D. From fresh ideas to real-life examples and valuable insights, you are sure to walk away ready to start implementing 2019 learning... View Article
February 12, 2019
Debbie Wooldridge
What Our CEO, Debbie Wooldridge Is Loving This Month (+ Why You Will Too!)
Ah, February…the month of love, the Super Bowl (still a bit heartbroken over my beloved Chiefs!), and the mid-point of Q1 where you’re either feeling: Like you’re finally getting into the groove of the new year Like you’re still playing catch up from last year Let’s hope it’s the former! However you’re feeling about the... View Article
February 7, 2019
Cynthia Brendza
How to Work in the “Why” and Provide Meaning to Your Training
“Why” is key, but think about when to ask why — confused yet? I am starting a new project, developing training for a group of new hires. Of course, the project is moving at the speed of light. (That’s the new norm, right?) I’m reviewing the information that has been provided to get started: Assigned... View Article
February 6, 2019
Kesha Dougan
How to Create a Blended Learning Program Your Learners & Business Partners Will Love
Blended learning — a beautiful union of instructor-led and online material. It is truly a match made in instructional design heaven, as each has issues the other can solve. It takes the best of both worlds and throws that old mentality of the “one-size-fits-all” learning approach out the window along with tube TVs and printed... View Article
January 23, 2019
Emily Meade
The Top 5 Learning & Development Conferences to Attend in 2019
Conferences are the place to be. Why? Because they provide the opportunity to network with fellow professionals and gain information tailored to your specific field. The hard part is deciding which conferences might suit your unique needs and which ones are worth your time and budget. Regardless of your role in the learning and development... View Article
January 18, 2019
Emily Meade
Meet Susan: Innovator on Demand™
Most of our Innovators on Demand™ have been with us since before we launched our new division — Susan Brooks is one of them! She joined ttcInnovations as a contractor in 2016, and with over 25 years of experience in the learning industry, she has truly been an asset to our team. With the recent... View Article
January 16, 2019
Emily Herrero
How to Find and Refine Your Instructional Design Niche
As instructional designers, it can sometimes feel like we are the star of a one-person band. We’re expected to be able to write any type of training a business may want while being masters of every part of the instructional design process. That is one tall order! But I’d like to argue that you shouldn’t... View Article
January 7, 2019
Kesha Dougan
Yes, Microlearning Actually Benefits Businesses — Here’s Why
First, what is microlearning? Microlearning is a succinct burst of knowledge focused on one specific learning outcome. It is often used to break down a larger topic into numerous bite-sized modules, allowing for learning flexibility. Is it a strategy that works for ALL learning in an organization? Absolutely not. Is it a fantastic solution to... View Article