Watch as we explore how AI is rapidly transforming the future of business and the L&D landscape with Craig Basford from Absorb LMS. He shares his experiences and thoughts on the promising opportunities of AI—and the critical need for careful implementation, considering both risks and legal implications.

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As Executive Vice President of Product, Craig Basford works at the intersection of strategy, engineering and design, taking great ideas and turning them into products that solve client challenges. He embraces the constant pace of change in the modern technology sector, always building for what's to come while staying grounded "in the now" through strong client input and collaboration.

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How to improve your online courses with the help of GenAI

When it comes to course creation, is it best to build your own content or to buy it from a third party? Spoiler alert, like most parts of learning and development (L&D), it’s about finding a balance that’s right for you and your learners.

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Watch as we explore how to best develop future leaders at both a personal and organizational level. Britni Warner from Sony Electronics shares her experiences and thoughts on enhancing employee and organizational growth with the help of an LMS.

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Britni Warner, PhD, is a results-oriented talent development leader and influencer with 10+ years’ experience in designing development initiatives to impact strategic business outcomes. Expertise in adult learning, digital learning platforms, curriculum development, facilitation, process improvement and project management. Innovative and strategic thinker employing effective problem-solving, communication, planning and time management skills. Passionate about enabling leaders, managers, and employees to achieve their fullest potential.

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Turn data into impact with LMS reporting features

Imagine spending months building the perfect training program only to hear crickets in response. You might wonder “Did my course actually help? Are my employees applying these skills? Does this training really matter?”

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Scaling a learning program internationally comes with it's own set of unique challenges and opportunities. As Valeria Pasca grew in her role so did the company she worked for– Juice Plus. As the Senior Manager of Global Learning, Valeria was on the front lines of personalizing and localizing JuicePlus' learning content for the diverse individuals they were working with across the globe. In this episode Al and Valeria double-click on what it means to deploy empathy at scale while meeting the goals of a growing business.

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Valeria Pasca holds an MA in International Cooperation and Communication. She’s an expert in Learning and Development, with over a decade of experience in training with an emphasis in translating, interpreting and subtitling. Pasca is currently responsible for the Global L&D function at the Juice Plus+ Company, tackling training needs for both employees and partners in the field.

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Driving success together: The power of partner training

Fostering effective partner training is the difference between a business model that is incredibly productive and one that impedes revenue growth. Your channel partners are a vital component of your success – helping you achieve shared goals, strengthening your organization’s reputation, and ultimately scaling your customer base. But to contribute to your organization’s success, delivering comprehensive training to these partners is a non-negotiable. So the question is – are you empowering your partners with the knowledge they need to drive mutual growth?

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What does a culture of sales enablement look like? Are your training tactics effective? How can your LMS enable all of this? In this episode, sales training leader Hamish Knox answers all these questions and more. Listen in as Al and Hamish dive deep into what it takes to build a strong learning culture for modern day sales people.

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A member of the global Sandler network, Hamish supports private organizations in Southern Alberta create and maintain a scalable, repeatable, consistent sales engines and an engaged, motivated team by holding them accountable to implementing the structures, systems and processes shared in our sessions.

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Closing Deals with Confidence: Sales Training Best Practices in LMS

One of the most reliable ways to equip your sales team for success is through a sales training learning management system (LMS). An LMS is a comprehensive software platform designed to manage, deliver, track, and report on training and educational programs. LMS platforms like Absorb offer a centralized and efficient way to provide sales teams with up-to-date information, sales techniques, and compliance training, all while accommodating various learning styles. In this blog, we’ll outline some of the industry best practices for sales training, and show how your LMS can give your sales reps the confidence to close deals consistently.

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The post-pandemic world has forced businesses to innovate faster, and learning is no different. In this episode of Return on Intelligence, Matt Pittman, Principal Analyst at the Brandon Hall Group, walks us through the new pace of play that learners expect and how you as a learning leader can adapt to their needs.

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Matt Pittman brings nearly 30 years of experience developing people and teams in a variety of settings and organizations. As an HR Practitioner, he has sat in nearly every seat including Learning and Leadership Development, Talent Management and Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition and as a Human Resources Business Partner. A significant part of those roles involved building out functions in organizations and driving large scale change efforts. As a Principal Analyst, Matt leverages this in-depth experience and expertise to provide clients and providers with breakthrough insights and ideas to drive their business forward.

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Transform Corporate Training with AI-Powered LMS

We're living in a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping countless aspects of our lives, and corporate training is no exception. AI presents an extraordinary chance to rethink and revitalize how we deliver professional development, especially when integrated with learning management systems (LMS).

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Watch as we explore the role of empathy in corporate learning along with the value of motivating learners through knowledge. Joshua Remerowski, Senior Director of Learning & Leadership Experience at Fortive, explains the importance of shifting your mindset as a leader to meet learners where they’re at and develop talent.

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Joshua Remerowski is a thought leader in human resources with extensive experience in telecom, retail, industrial, supply chain, & tech sectors. He has a proven track record of developing end-to-end people strategies that attract, engage, develop, & retain top-tier professionals. He is passionate about driving meaningful change & collaborating effectively with executive leaders to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate growth. With over a decade of experience in HR his work has been recognized by ATD, Brandon Hall, & Training Magazine for excellence in the HR field. His mantra for his team is faster alone, further together to always use the collective strengths and uniqueness of a team to drive unparalleled experiences for the people we serve.

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Adapting Your LMS to Different Learning Styles

When it comes to corporate learning and development, no two employees learn the same way. We all have preferred ways of taking in information, whether that’s visual, auditory, reading/writing or kinesthetic. This led to New Zealand educator Neil Fleming creating the VARK model in the 1980s to describe the different learning styles teachers and students could employ to maximize their ability to absorb new information.

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Discover the impact of skills demonstration and manager engagement on the success of The Aaron’s Company’s learning and development program. In this episode, Brian Paige, Director of Learning and Development, and Cathy Campbell, Senior Learning and Development Analyst, discuss the evolution and strategy behind their learning program.

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Cathy is from Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in Economics, Cathy began her career at Aaron’s in Human Resources. She has spent eight years working at Aaron’s and three years in the Learning & Development department. In her free time, Cathy enjoys travelling, reading, and spending time with her wife and 3 pets.

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Maximizing ROI: Strategies to Optimize Your Corporate Learning Investment

Investing in a learning management system (LMS) is a critical decision that can significantly impact your organization's growth, employee engagement, and overall success. According to a study by Bersin by Deloitte , companies with a strong learning culture have a 30-50% higher retention rate and a 46% higher ROI in training.

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Tune in and discover how to maximize the impact of learning and development experiences from Devin Hastie, Director of Commercial Learning at Anheuser-Busch. In this episode, we dive into the challenges and opportunities for different learning groups as well as the impactful role of leadership in learning.

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As a committed educator, facilitator and coach, I strive to encourage and challenge my colleagues to continually grow their leadership and capability skill set.  With 20+ years in the Beer Industry, my passion for beer and learning collided in 2013 when I moved from Sales Leadership to the People team to lead the evolution of our Commercial Learning strategy. With a continuous improvement mindset, it is my responsibility to create & curate impactful learning experiences to develop people that can be better than ourselves. Success of my passion will be measured by achieving our shared ambitious to Dream Big and Create a Future With More Cheers!

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Drive business growth through effective sales training programs with Absorb LMS

The success of your sales team is intrinsically linked to the overall success of your business. In an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving business landscape, it is essential for sales teams to be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and best practices needed to navigate challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. Implementing an effective sales training program is critical to achieving this goal, empowering your salesforce to excel and drive business growth.

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