Nolan Hout
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Creating an Exceptional Onboarding Process for New Employees
Many organizations have recently undergone large changes over the past year. Some companies have adopted new technology while others have shifted business strategies. Employee development has also become a top priority this year. This is not surprising if you consider how quality training can improve major business transitions' success rate.
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
Leveraging Custom eLearning Solutions to Engage Learners
Covid19 did not just change the way we work last year. The impact of the pandemic has also changed many organization's plans for the future. This includes the way modern businesses approach learning and development. Instructor led programs are no longer an effective training format for many employees who now work remotely.
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Education
Digital Workforce Transformation Solutions that Will Prepare Your Business for the Future of Work
As we move forward into 2021, business leaders are looking for ways to strengthen their organizations' agility and preparedness. The events of 2020 undoubtedly altered the way modern workplaces function. Early on last year, many expected these changes to be temporary. However, today that is not the case.
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
OKRs Vs KPIs: Which is a Better Performance Management Tool?
In the current scenario, most organizations are moving from traditional methods like Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) approach. But you might be wondering if OKRs are better performance management tools than KPIs. The answer is yes! Although OKRs do not replace KPIs but enhance the overall performance impact and drive business growth. Furthermore, OKR methodology aids organizations to focus on their priorities, set the clear goals and attain measurable outcomes that accomplish the company’s overall mission and vision.
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
Streamline Learning and Development with Managed Learning Services
Providing high quality training and development has become a top priority for many organizations today. Employees want more opportunities for learning and development, and this can impact both your company's brand reputation and employee retention rates. In fact, 68% of employees in a recent survey shared that learning and development is an organizations most important policy (1).
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
Managed Learning Services: A Modern Training Solution for 2021
2020 was a year of rapid change and survival for businesses across nearly every industry. Changes we expected to see over the next several years went into place overnight, and we all had to learn to adapt to the new normal. As we move ahead into 2021, organizations are looking for ways to create solid plans to drive growth and stability.
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
Top 5 Modern Training Delivery Trends for Improving Employee Engagement
This year has created a new set of challenges for organizations in just about every industry. Some of the most pressing challenges that have arisen this year involve finding new and more effective ways to continue employee development. More traditional methods such as classroom training are no longer effective. L&D professionals now have to find new modern ways to provide professional development to their organization’s workforce. In this article we will share with you which types of training delivery are the most effective today and what to expect as we move forward into the new year.
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
How Can Performance Consulting Improve Business Outcomes?
Employee performance directly impacts the success of an organization so it is no surprise that 98% of businesses believe that performance management is important (1). What is surprising is that nearly half of organizations in a recent study felt that their performance management efforts needed some improvement (2).
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
Corporate Training Trends: What to Expect in 2021
It is safe to say that the world of L&D is continuously changing. News trends and training methods are developed all the time. However, this year experts agree that the impact of Covid19 has sped up the rate of change and digital transformation significantly. Organizations in nearly every industry have had to make drastic changes to keep up with the current market. As 2021 quickly approaches many organizations are wondering what to expect next. In this article we will share with you some the top corporate training trends experts expect to see in 2021.
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
Product Knowledge Training the Secret to Enhance Customer Experiences
The customer experience is now one of the key differentiators’ consumers consider before making a purchase. They are even willing to pay more for a better experience. Recent research suggests that 86% of customers are now willing to pay higher prices for quality service (1). What is even more interesting is that more than 75% of organizations compete primarily through customer experiences (2). Therefore, it more important than ever before that you provide the right kind of training for your sales team. The quality of service they provide directly impacts your businesses bottom line.
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
Improving Business Performance with Custom eLearning Solutions
If you are looking for learning solutions that you can utilize to improve business performance custom eLearning may be worth looking into. Today modern training challenges include low levels of learner engagement, the need to remove barriers to learning and providing consistent training for a diverse talent pool. This is one of the many reasons eLearning has been growing in popularity. In fact in a recent LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report it was found that 57% of L&D professionals surveyed expect to invest more into online learning solutions moving forward (1). Recent events and the outbreak of the Corona Virus have only increased the need for online training programs as many employees are now working remotely.
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
Enterprise Software Adoption the Top Challenges and Solutions
If you are like the many organizations who are jumping headfirst into digital transformation this year you may be looking for ways to increase your employee software adoption rates. Your software investment will not help you successfully undergo a digital transformation if your employees do not use it. Unfortunately, low rates of user adoption are an all too common problem. In fact, recent research suggests that 80% of organizations struggle with software adoption (1).
By Nolan Hout5 years ago in Journal
