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How to leverage microlearning in your training

ELI, Inc. August 25, 2016 No Comments

Microlearning typically involves delivering limited content, in very short bursts of time, to communicate a single and specific idea. It’s a new trend in corporate training and is playing an increasing role in many organizations. When implemented correctly, microlearning is a highly effective way to reinforce initial training concepts throughout the learning cycle. How microlearning fits into the workplace Microlearning can be deployed in a

Building a defense or creating an impact?

Stephen M. Paskoff August 18, 2016 No Comments

Ask yourself this question: When your organization plans a training initiative, which of these two statements is closer to the truth: We are holding the training so we can say we did it and have proof in case we are sued. We are planning the training to have an impact on daily behavior which extends beyond the event itself. If your organization is planning to

Breaking bad habits in the workplace

Stephen M. Paskoff August 11, 2016 No Comments

Individuals spend billions of dollars every year trying to lose weight, exercise more, stop smoking, and change their habits. Even when they commit time and precious resources, their efforts are more often than not unsuccessful. It may work for a time but without a constant focus, sadly, bad habits return. In our workplaces, bad habits and behaviors create major hazards. Violations of the law, unsafe

Proactive detection and correction

Stephen M. Paskoff August 4, 2016 No Comments

Maintaining a focus on compliance is a proven way to prevent problems. Compliance can detect and correct problems if and when they arise. This model, recognized throughout law enforcement, also recognizes that it is unrealistic to expect that all problems will be prevented. The best way for this model to work is for everyone to understand that they are personally responsible for preventing, detecting and

The hidden danger of uncivil behavior

Stephen M. Paskoff July 28, 2016 No Comments

Minimizing lawsuits is an important, but insufficient goal. Organizations can live, though painfully, with the cost of lawsuits and claims and damages. What they can’t live with though are the costs that occur from the behaviors that spawn lawsuits which exist as underlying business problems. Lack of focus, attention to detail, safety issues, quality, morale, cohesiveness, and teamwork; all these problems can grow in the

Was a “Superstar Harasser” Out Foxed?

Stephen M. Paskoff July 21, 2016 No Comments

Less than two weeks after Gretchen Carlson filed her harassment suit against Roger Ailes, the powerful chairman of Fox News is reported to be leaving his employer with a healthy severance package. We may never know what happened. Yet, if Ailes leaves now, his name will be attached to the sexually offensive, retaliatory and, potentially illegal conduct alleged by Ms. Carlson. Ironically, on June 20th,

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How to leverage microlearning in your training

Building a defense or creating an impact?

Breaking bad habits in the workplace

Proactive detection and correction

The hidden danger of uncivil behavior

Was a “Superstar Harasser” Out Foxed?