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Christy R. McKinney

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Why have a training program?

Why have a training program?

It’s simple: Employees desire opportunities. Learning and development allow employees to gain skills, acquire positive behaviors, grow knowledge, and become empowered in their jobs. Effective training, which HR professionals and training managers play a crucial role in, improves retention as employees feel that they can learn and grow in their roles. To be effective, training…

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From Classroom to Screen: A Thoughtful Dive into eLearning’s Landscape

The eLearning wave has profoundly hit the educational shores, but it seems there’s a bit of an underestimation in grasping its transformative scope. It’s not a fresh-off-the-boat concept, yet many overlook the extensive, sometimes radical, changes it can usher into the vast realms of knowledge transfer. As someone knee-deep in instructional design, I view eLearning…

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Iconify your presentations

In the world of eLearning, visuals play a pivotal role in making content both engaging and memorable. While photos, videos, and infographics have their place, icons are powerful tools to distill complex ideas into easily digestible visuals. Recognizing this, I embarked on a journey to create a comprehensive icon training module using Articulate Rise 360….

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From Learner to Leader: Navigating the Nuances of Coachability

When I reflect on the role of a manager, fostering coachability within the team becomes paramount. To become effective coaches, individuals must first be adept at being coached. In our current business ecosystem, being coachable is not just a bonus—it’s a cornerstone. Holding onto the notion that there’s nothing left to learn is limiting and…

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What makes a good presentation?

It’s the little things. What makes a good presentation?  Is it the speaker? The content?  The visual aid? What about all of it? Everything matters and contributes, but the little things will elevate your presentation to the next level. The speaker can detract from the content, just as poor/inaccurate content can take away from a…

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Communication

Communication is more than speaking your mind. Being a good communicator is not the same as being a good speaker. A good communicator knows how to listen as well as speak. In fact, listening is one of the most important tasks for effective communication. It is not enough to just listen to what is being…

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Powtoon Explored: From Concept to Creation

Diving into Powtoon, I stumbled upon an engaging tool that’s intuitive for crafting animated videos. Think whiteboard animations, spirited cartoon snippets, and micro-learning bursts. Let’s unravel this a bit further, shedding light on its user experience, cost-effectiveness, and a few areas where it might be found wanting. First off, navigating Powtoon is a breeze. Its…

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Musings
  • Why have a training program? Musings
  • From Classroom to Screen: A Thoughtful Dive into eLearning’s Landscape Musings
  • Iconify your presentations Musings
  • Another Look at Presenting Presentation
  • From Learner to Leader: Navigating the Nuances of Coachability Musings
  • Why have a training program? instructional design
  • What makes a good presentation? Musings
  • Communication Musings

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