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The Learning Lab

Thoughts on instructional design, tech enablement, and building better learning cultures.

Layoffs are Senseless

Can you do anything to prevent being laid off? Over the last year it’s become clear to me that layoffs are not based on professional merit.

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How to Monetize Customer Education

Customer education teams can and should monetize their offerings.

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Technical Training Audiences

For those of us in technical training, there are three audiences: employees, customers, and partners.

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50 Canva Designs

Canva issued me a credential this week for building my 50th design.

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Long Term Upskilling for IDs

There are many ways for instructional designers to stay current with their skillsets. 

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The PMP’s Relevance to L&D

The PMP is particularly useful for senior IDs and learning program managers.

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Maintain an ID Portfolio

Your portfolio is never done. You may go live and post it on LinkedIn but don’t get too comfortable.

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Proactive or Reactive

Instructional designers must proactively seek out priorities from business partners.

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Digital Credentials Leadership

What skills do you need to launch a digital credentialing program at a tech company?

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My Advice for Passing the PMP Exam

I passed the PMP exam on the first try recently, scoring Above Target in all three domains, and want to share my tips for success in case you are considering the certification.

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