How to Overcome Procrastination and #UnlockInnovation
Today’s Tiny Topic is all about procrastination. You know, that thing we all like to put off talking about. I certainly have no magic cure… but I do have a few nuggets to offer my fellow procrastinators. Hopefully at least one of these pieces of inspiration will speak to you, propel you in the right... View Article
Read MoreAugust 4, 2018
Emily Meade
5 Blog Posts to Help You Beat the Heat and #UnlockInnovation
If you are shocked that your calendar already says “August,” join the club! We cannot believe the summer is coming to a close, but until it’s over, we’re going to keep enjoying the warm rays and good reads. With all that fun in the sun, we know it’s easy to fall behind on the many... View Article
August 1, 2018
Emily Meade
Webinar Recap: How to Bring Your Powerpoint Training to Life with Better Animations & Transitions
If you missed our recent webinar, “How to Design Your Powerpoint Slides Like a Pro,” you’ll definitely want to tune in before catching up on yesterday’s webinar, “How to Bring Your PowerPoint Training to Life with Better Animations & Transitions.” In this continuation from our first Powerpoint webinar, Master Instructional Designer, Kesha, and Freelance Graphic... View Article
July 24, 2018
Emily Meade
3 Free Resources for the Instructional Designer
Do you ever feel that you are constantly creating content and turning everyone else’s visions into a reality, resulting in creative burnout? In design work, it’s easy to hit a wall when it comes to inspiration. Today’s Tiny Topic gives three free resources to help instructional designers hit the reset button and get creative. Add... View Article
July 19, 2018
Jessica Howell
Is Staff Augmentation Right for Your Learning Organization? [+Quiz]
When you’re working with your head below water, it can be hard to take a breath and think clearly. As a learning leader, you could really use an Extra Pair of Hands You Don’t Have to Hold™ (or five!) but the lingering question of “Is staff augmentation right for my learning organization” might be keeping... View Article
July 13, 2018
Emily Meade
6 Top Books for the Learning Professional
We’ve shared our favorite learning podcasts and Ted Talks. Now it’s time to share the 6 top books for the learning professional! So often we are on-the-go and reach for our earbuds to multi-task these learning activities. But sitting down with a good book can have its fair share of benefits. If you stand to... View Article
July 10, 2018
Kesha Dougan
How to Be Bold with Your Powerpoint Slides
There are many components that go into a PowerPoint presentation. The information you’d like to relay, brand standards, design elements, the list goes on! In one of our recent webinars, How to Design PowerPoint Slides Like a PRO, I teamed up with our Freelance Graphic Designer, Cortney, to focus in on the design aspect of... View Article
July 5, 2018
Emily Meade
12 Blog Posts to Help You Spring Into Summer
The rays are finally warm enough for laid-back weekends by the pool and summer nights at the beach. Anytime in between (at the work desk, of course!), you’re dreaming of each. With the turn of the season, it’s easy to only think about kickin’ back to relax with the perfect summer picnic plate in hand.... View Article
June 28, 2018
Jessica Howell
Meet ttc: Nicole Whitney
Today, I have the pleasure of introducing our newest Innovator, Nicole Whitney! As a fellow golden dog momma who also enjoys a great mystery/thriller — I felt like a kindred spirit hearing her story. You might feel the same instant connection when you discover where you’ll find her at weddings, how she recovers from setbacks,... View Article
June 27, 2018
Jessica Howell
5 Cool Ways to Make Team Motivation Soar in the Dog Days of Summer
Are you feeling the heat this summer? When the dog days are far from over and talent shortages are soaring (like those warmer temps), the business world keeps on sizzlin’… and you might be left wondering — how can I keep my team focused and motivated? Not to mention — how do I juggle the overwhelming... View Article
June 25, 2018
Jessica Howell
How to “Make It Work” with Staff Augmentation
Staff augmentation — often shortened to “staff aug” or referred to as contingent workers, temporary talent, out-tasking, or as we like to call it — Innovators on Demand™ — is an outsourcing strategy utilized by learning organizations to quickly scale their internal project team to meet a certain business objective. Or, as we like to... View Article