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Upcoming Webinars

11/19 | Measuring Training Effectiveness Today: Leverage AI to Prove Training ROI

November 19, 2024

In 2024, Learning & Development (L&D) leaders are leveraging AI to take training measurement to the next level. Gone are the days of relying solely on completion rates and surveys. With AI-driven analytics, L&D managers can now track nuanced learner behaviors, personalize the learning experience, and demonstrate the direct business impact of their programs. This webinar will show you how to use AI to set measurable objectives, gather advanced data insights, and connect training outcomes to key business metrics. If you're looking to prove ROI in a data-driven, AI-enhanced world, this session is for you.

Ellen Burns-Johnson, VP of Learning Strategy and Josh Penzell, VP of AI Solutions at ELB Learning will help you:

Learn how AI can help you track and analyze learner engagement, knowledge retention, and behavior change in real-time.
Discover how AI tailors learning experiences and delivers individualized reports, offering a clearer view of training effectiveness.
Gain strategies to leverage AI tools that link learning outcomes to specific business goals, demonstrating a direct ROI for future training investments.

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11/19 | Curious Minds Unite: The Power of Social Learning through Scaffolded Strategies

November 19, 2024

Social learning is like the secret sauce that spices up collaboration and shared experiences, making it essential for vibrant Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives. But how much do we know and understand to leverage its full impact truly?

In this unique webinar, Julian Stodd, an author of 21 books on learning culture and change, researcher, and explorer of the Social Age will delve into the methodology of Scaffolded Social Learning. The focus is on its practical application through three key elements: sense-making, dialogue, and reflective surfaces. Participants will learn how these components work together to enhance individual and collective learning experiences.

By the end of the webinar, attendees can expect to:

Understand the dynamics of sense-making in both personal and group contexts, and how to navigate complex and evolving contexts to create meaningful understanding.
Recognize the importance of dialogue in fostering a collaborative learning environment and deeper connections among participants.
Learn how to implement reflective surfaces that enhance group discussions, collaborative efforts, and action.

Additionally, Julian will share some intriguing findings from his ongoing research for the "Landmarks of Learning Science" project, offering unique perspectives on social learning phenomena. Join us for an enlightening experience that promises to deepen your understanding of social learning methodologies.

12/10 | ELBX Online Day One I Your Brain on Learning and How to Design for it

December 10, 2024

Miss the show at DevLearn? That's ok, we're going to recap, review, and revisit some of the main topics to help you get better acquainted with the brain that you're designing and facilitating all that learning for.

Come on an interactive journey to see what learning and memory look like from the inside out and leave with a better understanding of:

What attention and focus are and how to design better for it.
How the brain can work both with and against you when learning and designing learning.
Where and when to insert different methods and techniques to support the creation of memory and transfer.

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12/10 | ELBX Online Day One I How to Make Accessible Modules That Don't Suck and Actually Work for Your Users

December 10, 2024

"Knowledge is power"—a saying that holds true in the world of eLearning, where our mission is to deliver knowledge to the widest audience possible. However, the challenges of content accessibility often pose obstacles to achieving this goal. As eLearning professionals, we must ensure our courses are inclusive, reaching all learners, including those with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. In this session, we'll explore strategies to design accessible eLearning content that not only meets the diverse needs of learners but also enhances the overall learning experience. Join us to discover how to make your courses accessible, engaging, and effective.

Your takeaways:

What Is Accessibility and why is it important?
What is WCAG and why is it important?
What are the Best Practices for Creating Accessible Content?

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12/10 | ELBX Online Day One I From New Hire to New Star on Fire: Exploring Simulated Role-play for Onboarding

December 10, 2024

Transform your onboarding process into an engaging and effective experience by harnessing the power of video-based coaching. In this interactive session, we will explore how to integrate video-based roleplay into your onboarding strategy, ensuring that new hires not only absorb essential information but also practice key messaging and skills in a supportive environment.

Take Aways:

Create role-play scenarios in Rehearsal that will help guide learners through the onboarding process
Discover how video-based coaching can provide a consistent and engaging training experience, making it easier for new hires to connect with your company culture and values.
Understand the benefits of incorporating AI and mentor-based feedback mechanisms within your training, fostering continuous improvement and personalized learning paths.

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12/11 | ELBX Online Day Two I Tech Meets Play: Gamification for Goodwill

December 11, 2024

In this session, discover how Goodwill Industries International successfully implemented gamification to enhance cybersecurity training and boost engagement. We’ll explore the Goodwill mission and innovative strategies used to integrate gamification into the learning process. Join us to learn how these techniques can make training more effective and engaging while aligning with Goodwill's commitment to empowering individuals through education and skill development.

Key Takeaways:

Strategies to boost learner engagement using gamification.
Techniques for integrating advanced learning technologies into training programs.
Innovation aligned with organizational goals.

12/11 | ELBX Online Day Two I The Great AI Face-Off: Solutions in the Spotlight

December 11, 2024

Prepare for a thrilling face-off between two learning and development powerhouses! In this dynamic session, Melissa Milloway— Corporate learning professional —and Josh Penzell—visionary strategist and theater-inspired innovator—will tackle six critical business challenges using AI. With 12 potential solutions at stake, only one can claim the coveted title of AI Champion.

The Challenges:

**Learning experiences fall flat**: Content misaligned with invalid objectives leaves learners unprepared.

**Feedback overload**: Sifting through endless review comments makes improving learning experiences a nightmare.

**HTML headaches**: The knowledge base team is stuck without HTML and CSS skills to launch or maintain pages.

**Accessibility abyss**: Knowledge base articles fail to meet accessibility standards for diverse abilities.

**Competitive confusion**: The customer education team struggles to stand out due to the hefty workload of competitive research.

**Tracking troubles**: No way to track web-based learning experiences developed outside traditional tools. Who will win your vote? Will it be Melissa's cutting-edge creativity or Josh's strategic genius?

Join us for an unforgettable session filled with fun, fierce competition, and fantastic ideas. Cast your vote and help crown the AI Champion!

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12/12 | ELBX Online Day Three I How to Create an Escape Room in VR

December 12, 2024

In this interactive presentation, we'll tackle the common Learning & Development (L&D) challenges associated with engaging learners and enhancing retention through gamification. We'll explore how to effectively leverage the capabilities of CenarioVR to design immersive escape room experiences that captivate and educate simultaneously.

Attendee Takeaways:

Strategies for Boosting Engagement: Learn how to utilize interactive elements within CenarioVR to create compelling, gamified learning experiences.
Tools for Enhancing Retention: Discover techniques for embedding educational content in memorable, context-driven scenarios.
Practical Design Tips: Gain insights on structuring your VR escape room to maximize learner interaction and problem-solving skills.

12/12 | ELBX Online Day Three I Transforming Training Intake with AI: An ROI-Driven Approach

December 12, 2024

See how AI tools can help you analyze and prioritize training requests, align projects with business objectives, and predict ROI. Join ELB Learning’s strategic and AI experts as they walk through real-world examples of how to supercharge the training intake process. In this learn-by-doing session.

Participants will:

Differentiate between AI prediction and classification systems
Assess the maturity of their training request system
Practice deploying agile AI tools to better measure and communicate the ROI of learning initiatives

Join us for this informative and interactive workshop, and leave with a practical roadmap to transform intake from an administrative burden to a strategic driver of ROI."

JEOPARDY!® Learning & Development Professional Meet-Up Series!

Join Us for JEOPARDY!® 2 Fridays a Month at 1 pm ET

Play a JEOPARDY!® game on fun pop-culture content live on Zoom! There is always a new game! Register here to save your spot.

Recordings

11/12 | People Problem or Technology Problem? Rethinking Change Management for AI Value Creation.

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November 12, 2024

Join Josh Penzell, VP of AI Services at ELB Learning, and Ryan Allenbach, CEO of Agreed.io, as they explore the widening gap between AI’s adopters vs the status quo. Josh and Ryan will share a fresh perspective on addressing the structural gap between front lines, middle management, and senior leaders in adopting AI tools. In this webinar, you will learn how to achieve a step-shift in organizational capacity for change and practical steps to shrink the gap across the spectrums of specialized context and decision-making authority. They will cover key insights on collapsing organizational barriers while growing trust, empowering AI adopters with ownership and accountability, and operationalizing feedback loops to capture value from AI opportunities to help you stay competitive in the AI era.

Key Takeaways:

Bridging the AI Adoption Gap: Identify barriers to AI adoption and strategies to close the gap between adopters and the status quo.
Empowering Leaders and Teams: Align decision-making across all levels to foster ownership and accountability for AI initiatives.
Operationalizing AI for Continuous Value: Implement feedback loops that break down barriers and enable teams to quickly adapt and capture long-term AI value.

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10/29 | From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering the Art of Learning Strategy

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October 29, 2024

Join Susan Minaya, COO and Chief Learning Strategist at Minaya Learning, for an insightful session to explore the ABCs of learning strategy development. In the progressive landscape of learning organizations, leaders often find themselves navigating numerous demands from stakeholders and corporate initiatives. This session is designed to help you transition from a reactive approach to more strategic and effective management of your organization's learning function.

A well-defined learning strategy is not only essential for effective learning management but also serves as a powerful tool for fostering collaboration among stakeholders and managing expectations.

In this session, you will analyze:

Varieties of Learning Strategies: Understand the different types of learning strategies and the appropriate contexts for their application.
Strategic Relationship Building: Discover how to utilize a learning strategy to cultivate strategic relationships and establish clear expectations.
Core Elements of a Learning Strategy: Learn about the fundamental components of a successful learning strategy.
Inputs for Strategy Formulation: Identify the necessary inputs required to develop your unique learning strategy.

But wait - there’s more! Participate in a brief analysis planning tool activity that will provide practical insights to kickstart your learning strategy initiative.

By the end of this activity, you will be able to:

Explain the significance of a learning strategy in the strategic management of learning functions.
Determine the specific type of learning strategy that aligns with your organization’s needs.
Create a comprehensive needs assessment plan as a guide for strategic development.

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10/24 | Dismantling Learning Board Games: A Step-By-Step Approach

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October 24, 2024

When was the last time you played a board game? Ever thought about using one as a training tool? Believe it or not, board games are on a comeback and emerging as powerful tools to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences. Join Moe Ash, Learning Architect and Founder of the Catalyst, on this webinar, where he’ll present a structured approach to creating educational games that go beyond entertainment, facilitating deep learning and skill development.

Moe will break down the intricate components of developing a learning board game, highlighting the seamless integration of game mechanics, mindful decision-making, and immersive storytelling. Using the Fibonacci sequence as a guiding analogy, he’ll demonstrate how each design phase builds on the last, forming a cohesive learning journey. This approach ensures that the game captivates learners and offers real-world application once the game ends.

Key Takeaways:

A Proven Blueprint: Identify a practical method for designing learning board games, following a clear, step-by-step framework.
Component Breakdown: List how to ideate and structure the core elements that make up a successful educational board game.
Actionable Questions: Recognize critical questions to ask at each stage of the design process, ensuring your game is engaging and impactful.
Testing for Success: Define how to play-test and refine your game to achieve a balance between performance-based learning & gameplay.
Real-World Application: State how to transition learners from a game environment back to practical, on-the-job situations.

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Don’t miss this chance to elevate your game-based learning strategies. You are one webinar away from creating immersive and effective learning experiences for your learners!

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10/23 | Accelerate Sales Success: Master Communication Skills with Rehearsal's Video-Based Coach Platform

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October 23, 2024

Discover Rehearsal, ELB Learning's cutting-edge video-based coaching platform that transforms employee training and development. This innovative solution empowers teams to master communications skills and elevate performance through:

Personalized feedback from mentors, peers, and AI.
Multi-lingual support for global teams.
Interactive learning environment tailored to individual needs.
Scenario-based practice for real-world readiness.

Rehearsal excels in various domains, including:

Sales enablement
Customer service excellence
Leadership development
Soft skills enhancement

By creating a dynamic practice environment, Rehearsal ensures employees can confidently handle any workplace challenge. The result? Accelerated skill acquisition and measurable performance improvements in less time.

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10/17 | Elevating AI Skills for a Human-Centric Workforce

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October 17, 2024

Join us for an inspiring webinar to learn how to leverage AI to empower your workforce and address the critical challenges we face today. As technology evolves exponentially, organizations are yet to find solutions for persistent challenges—fostering a human-centric transformation, shifting mindsets towards innovation, and ensuring smooth transitions to AI-integrated workflows.

Is creating a resilient and forward-thinking workforce ready to thrive in the digital age, an uphill battle?

In this session, you’ll hear from guest speaker Eric Young, Education Manager at Good Roads who will share his transformative experience through tailored upskilling programs. Discover how he transitioned from uncertainty to confidently leveraging AI tools in his role. He is joined by Scott Provence, VP of Integrated Learning Services at ELB Learning, who will provide valuable insights into the future of AI in Learning and Development.

During the webinar, they are determined to illustrate how L&D professionals can:

Transform your team into AI-savvy professionals through tailored upskilling programs that enhance their capabilities, not replace them
Foster a culture of innovation by helping your team embrace AI's role in everyday work and decision-making, encouraging a proactive approach to new technologies
Explore comprehensive change management strategies to minimize disruption and ease employees into new workflows, ensuring a smooth transition to AI-integrated processes
Unlock AI’s potential for agility to adapt quickly and efficiently, providing the tools needed to pivot business strategies in response to market shifts

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This webinar is designed for anyone curious about AI—whether you’re an AI novice or an AI pro. You’ll leave with a renewed passion for exploring the many opportunities AI offers and practical strategies to implement in your organization.

Together, let's empower your team to thrive in the AI-driven future.

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10/16 | Turning Learning into Profit: How L&D is Becoming the New Corporate Powerhouse

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October 16, 2024

In today's fast-paced business world, learning and development (L&D) is a profit engine. 62% of C-suite executives report that their organizations struggle to stay agile in changing markets, with 42% citing a lack of employee skills. Upskilling can boost income by 24% per employee through increased productivity. Additionally, AI is becoming a crucial tool for analyzing data, identifying business insights, and improving efficiency.
In this webinar, discover how strategic L&D and AI-powered solutions can drive business success. We'll explore key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure training enhances engagement, productivity, and revenue. Case studies on gamification, video roleplay, and virtual reality will show how these innovations are transforming employee training and retention.
You'll learn:

How upskilling maximizes ROI and keeps organizations agile.
Innovative learning methods that lead to measurable improvements.
How AI can improve decision-making and operational efficiency.

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10/10 | Avoiding the Dark Side of Gamification in Employee Training

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October 10, 2024

Gamification can be a powerful tool to engage and motivate employees, but when used improperly, it can backfire—leading to burnout, unsustainable productivity, and even exploitation. In this webinar, learn the key mistakes to avoid when implementing gamification in your employee training programs. We'll explore how to ensure your gamification strategy promotes meaningful learning, rewards quality over speed, and respects employee well-being. Discover real-world examples and best practices to create an ethical and effective gamification plan that aligns with both employee motivation and business goals. Join us to learn how to use gamification to build a healthier, more productive workplace!In this webinar, you will learn

How to prioritize learning over fun ensuring that your training content is well-designed and relevant before introducing gamification
When to promote sustainable productivity and avoid pushing unrealistic goals
Why you should balance fun with fairness to boost engagement and align rewards with real-world benefits

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10/8 | Demonstrate L&D's Value: Measurement Methods for Stakeholder Buy-in

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October 8, 2024

Do your stakeholders question the value of learning in your organization? Discover simple, effective methods to demonstrate L&D's worth beyond traditional models. Learn how data-driven practices can secure your team's future, boost credibility, and align with business goals. Equip yourself with practical tools to showcase learning's tangible value.

Key Takeaways:

Apply measurement methods to evaluate learning that align with what your stakeholders value most.
Integrate data and measurement practices into your everyday operations.
Overcome overwhelm working with data by starting small and simple.

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10/8 | Understanding AI in L&D: Navigating the Present and Future

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October 8, 2024

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is fast-paced, and these new developments will influence the way you design, develop and deliver instruction. Whether you’re concerned about the immediate changes or curious about future trends, gaining valuable insights can help you stay ahead.

Join us for this LTEN webinar, sponsored by ELB Learning. Karl Kapp, AI expert and professor of instructional technology, will help you clarify AI concepts and terminology and offer you a clear understanding of how AI is reshaping the L&D function within the life sciences industry. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and strategies needed to leverage AI effectively in your L&D initiatives.

In this session you will learn:

How to understand and discuss key AI concepts and terminology relevant to L&D.
Some immediate and long-term impacts of AI on life sciences L&D, including how AI can enhance personalized learning and streamline training processes.
Practical strategies for integrating AI into your L&D initiatives, ensuring your programs remain innovative and effective in an evolving technological landscape.
Expert insights into AI adoption in life sciences.Whether you're eager to modernize your training approaches or just exploring the possibilities of AI, this webinar will offer practical guidance and inspiration.

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10/3 | Know Thyself: A Simple Scorecard for Clarifying Your L&D Strategy

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October 3, 2024

As a learning and development (L&D) professional, do your efforts truly align with your organization’s broader goals? In this session, you’ll discover an intuitive tool designed to help you evaluate your L&D team’s priorities, capabilities and overall impact. With this approach, you’ll learn how to assign meaningful values to key attributes of your team and operating environment, ensuring your department’s contributions are strategic, measurable and aligned with organizational needs.

In this session, Ellen Burns-Johnson, vice president of learning strategy at ELB Learning, will introduce the L&D Strategy Scorecard — a practical resource to help you assess your team’s alignment with business goals. Ellen will guide you through assigning values to critical team and environmental attributes, providing you with clearer insights on skills, priorities and overall effectiveness.

This interactive session will provide practical steps for:

Aligning your L&D initiatives with broader organizational goals.
Evaluating your team’s skills and effectiveness in driving business results.
Using the L&D Strategy Scorecard to track and enhance team performance.
Assigning values to key attributes within your team and environment for clearer insights.

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10/2 | AI as Your Next Team Member: Shifting from Tool to Talent for Smarter Decision-Making

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October 2, 2024

Join Josh Penzell, VP of AI Services at ELB Learning, as he walks participants through the critical importance of AI in modern leadership. He'll explore how AI tools can help teams align new technologies with everyday tasks, and how to move beyond basic prompt engineering. The session will cover how AI enhances decision-making, drives productivity, and fosters innovation through real-world use cases. Additionally, leaders will gain insights into AI's role in reskilling teams for a competitive edge in the workforce.Learn how AI fits into your unique business needs, with an emphasis on ensuring your organization remains adaptable and future-ready. In this session, you will learn:

How to leverage AI in everyday leadership
Reskilling for the AI era
How AI tools can be customized to meet your organization's needs
Key terms and concepts in the world of AI

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9/26 | A-List L&D Team, Assemble

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September 26, 2024

Being a first-time learning leader is no small feat. New leaders struggle with uncertainty and indecision as they venture into uncharted career territory and are asked to make high-stakes decisions daily. Finding resources and guidance tailored to the unique needs of an L&D leader can be a time-consuming challenge because most leadership development content is not explicitly intended for leaders of L&D teams. Furthermore, L&D leaders may lack an internal network of peers, especially if they lead the only L&D team in their organization. Developing yourself as a new L&D leader can, unfortunately, slip to the bottom of your to-do list when there are other urgent matters to deal with on the job, such as hiring, competing for your organization’s resources, and maybe dealing with your own feelings of inadequacy if you’re struggling with the day-to-day responsibilities of what you thought was your dream job.

Sound familiar? You’re in luck. Join Laurel Schulert from SAP as she guides you through this session, designed to equip aspiring and new learning leaders with the necessary ingredients to build and maintain high-performing L&D teams and empower learning leaders to thrive.

In this interactive workshop, you will:

Identify the traits that make you the ideal candidate to lead L&D teams.
Discuss how to build a high-performing L&D team, starting with recruiting and selecting top talent and moving on to how to develop and retain superstar employees.
Define critical elements of your team’s charter and discover how your work is essential to your organization’s strategy.
Examine how to communicate your L&D team’s value to organizational stakeholders so others recognize your team as the empowered, effective, and essential group that it is.

9/24 | Lights, Camera, Branching Scenarios! How to Create Engaging Video Scenarios using AI Avatars

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September 24, 2024

Branching scenarios are the “Choose Your Own Adventure” stories of the training world. In this webinar, we’re forging a path toward effective and engaging video branching scenarios with practical guidance and real-world applications.

We'll begin by exploring best practices for designing effective branching scenarios and discussing when to leverage them for maximum impact. Then, we'll transition to hands-on demonstrations of several different use cases.

Learn how to:

-Create compelling AI avatar videos using Colossyan

-Use these videos in Lectora or another authoring tool in conjunction with embedded questions and interactive elements

-Use AI avatar video in Rehearsal as a practical alternative to self-recorded videos

Whether you want to promote critical thinking skills, engage employees in relevant role plays, or enhance decision-making competencies, this session offers practical insights and actionable steps to elevate your learning initiatives with video branching scenarios.

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your toolkit and empower your learners with dynamic, interactive content. Register now to secure your spot and take your learning strategies to the next level!

9/19 | Revolutionizing Coaching with AI: Transforming Roleplay and Feedback for Next-Level Training

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September 19, 2024

Using scenarios in training helps learners apply knowledge in real-world contexts, making the experience more engaging and practical. By replicating real-world challenges, scenarios promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and informed decision-making. This hands-on approach strengthens learners' ability to retain knowledge and increases their confidence in applying newly acquired skills in practical, on-the-job situations.

9/17 | Accelerate Your Course Development: Transform Your Learning with the AI Toolkit

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September 17, 2024

Join us for an engaging webinar showcasing the new AI Toolkit now available in The Learning Creation Studio by ELB Learning, a revolutionary addition to our Studio offerings designed to enhance your learning development. Discover how our collection of intuitive tools can boost your creativity and efficiency, allowing you to create courses faster than ever without leaving the Studio. Whether you're searching for relevant assets, crafting compelling text, or generating dynamic videos, the AI Toolkit simplifies your workflow. Experience firsthand how this intelligent tool recommends resources based on your needs, helping you seamlessly create interactive, high-quality content for any course or project.

In this webinar, Shanmugam K, VP of Product Management at ELB Learning, will demonstrate how the AI Toolkit can help you create amazing courses using these powerful features:

~ Avatar Generator

~ Asset Finder

~ Analogy Writer

~ Text Rewriter

~ Steps Writer

~ Question Writer

~ Image Background Remover

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how the AI Toolkit can transform your course creation process and take your content to the next level!

9/17 | L&D Professionals Are Not All Right: 3 Ways To Protect Your Team From Tech and Change Fatigue

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September 17, 2024

Are you an learning and development (L&D) professional facing rapid changes in training due to artificial intelligence (AI), budget constraints and staffing challenges? Training Industry’s upcoming webinar, sponsored by ELB Learning, will tackle these critical issues, providing strategies to adapt to AI advancements, manage complex projects, handle numerous training requests with insufficient staffing and refresh your audiences suffering from change fatigue.

Join Scott Provence, vice president of Integrated Learning Services at ELB Learning, to gain actionable insights for building an adaptive learning culture. You’ll see how everything from behavior-change science to MVP mindsets can help you lead engaged teams, empower audiences and prove the value of L&D.

In this session, you will learn how to:

Address training fatigue in today’s complex, emergent environments.
Diagnose team and organizational responses using an evidence-based approach to behavior change.
Implement strategies for adapting to advancements in AI.
Align training programs with business goals for optimal results.

Gain practical insights and solutions to enhance your L&D initiatives and create a more effective learning environment!

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9/12 | Designing Games for Upskilling and Enhanced Learning Retention

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September 12, 2024

Ready to create a training game but unsure where to begin? Join Lydia Symchych, Game Designer at ELB Learning, as she shares her streamlined 4-step design process for transforming learning content into actionable game goals. Discover the thought process behind crafting effective learning games, identify common pitfalls and how to navigate them, and learn how to make your content engaging and accessible from the outset. In this session, you will:

- Peek into a game designer’s thought process when making a learning game

- Identify common pitfalls and find solutions that honor the intent behind them

- Learn ways to make your content engaging and more accessible from the start

9/12 | Selecting an In-Person Training Facilitator: Tips for Choosing the Best

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September 12, 2024

You've been tasked with designing a memorable and action-oriented program for an upcoming in-person training, management development series, or department retreat. Unsure of the next steps?

Join our interactive webinar to explore the benefits of hiring an external trainer. We'll guide you through the process of selecting a "super facilitator"—someone who brings fresh perspectives, leads engaging discussions, and encourages practical application of content. A super facilitator can create an experience that motivates employees to adopt new behaviors. During the live session, we'll address key questions:

Why consider an external facilitator?
What are the benefits of utilizing a skilled professional?
Who should you consider?
What traits and characteristics are essential for the role?
When should you shift from doing it all yourself to partnering with a professional?

Whether you're planning a one-time in-person training or a multi-year development series, this webinar will provide valuable insights on finding the right facilitator to maximize engagement and build a strong partnership.

9/9 | Demo: Transform Your Training With The Training Arcade®: Engaging, Customizable, and Data-Driven

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September 9, 2024

The Training Arcade® revolutionizes learning with customizable, interactive games to help boost engagement, retention, and performance. Add your training content to a library of game templates like JEOPARDY!® and Wheel of Fortune®. Tailor games to any training need, now with artificial intelligence (AI) for quick content creation. The Training Arcade’s gamification features rewards, badges, leaderboards, and learning journeys that motivate learners. A robust analytics dashboard tracks progress and measures effectiveness.

In this session, you will:

• Discover why game-based learning is so effective in a blended learning program.
• See how easy it is to build a training game with your content and launch it anywhere.
• Learn about the types of metrics and data games provide to help you measure effectiveness.

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8/20 | Creating a Dynamic Training Ecosystem: A Case Study in Improving Employee Performance

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August 20, 2024

An organization’s success depends on many factors, including employee performance. With so many training and development tools available, how do you choose the right ones?

In this webinar, Jean Eckhoff, Manager, Training & Organizational Development at Conversion Logix, shares her challenge in bringing employee training online, the tools and technologies she selected, and how she uses innovative learning products, including AI, to drive employee performance.

Discover how Jean upskilled on five new programs in six months and launched an online training platform with over 30 interactive and engaging courses.

Key Takeaways

* How Jean selected an eLearning vendor

* What products Conversion Logix is using

* Lessons learned from implementing training with multiple tools

8/15 | The Future of Training: How to Prepare Your Organization Now

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August 15, 2024

The talent development arena has rapidly evolved over the past few years with new tools and technologies. Everyone now expects more from learning experiences. Remote attendees want interaction and engagement. Hybrid audiences want to beincluded. Tech-savvy learners want updated methods. Stakeholders want to see more return on their investments.

What is your organization doing to meet these new expectations? Are you using modern techniques to connect with today's audiences? Is your online learning strategy still meeting needs and getting results?

In this interactive session with industry expert Cindy Huggett, you’ll explore what’s new in training and the trends to watch. You’ll discover five specific questions that your organization should be asking to help you examine your strategies, your platforms, your people, and your programs. You’ll learn how to prepare yourself for training trends that are coming down the road. And you’ll leave with an action plan that you can immediately apply in your organization.

In this session, you will:

• recognize the latest trends in training, including virtual, hybrid and immersive learning environments

• consider impact of modern learner preferences on training effectiveness

• prepare yourself and your organization for future training initiatives

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8/8 | From Boomers to Zoomers: Cracking the Code of Cross-Generational Engagement

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August 8, 2024

Disengagement across generations stems from various factors, such as misaligned values, differing communication styles, lack of recognition, limited opportunities for career development and insufficient support for work-life balance. But solving these problems can look different for learners of different generations. By exploring the needs of each generation, we’ll discuss innovative and immersive learning approaches to cultivate a more inclusive and engaging work environment.In this interactive session, Ellen Burns-Johnson, lead learning strategist at ELB Learning, will guide participants to overcome biases associated with generations and develop inclusion strategies that can reduce turnover, increase knowledge sharing, expand partnerships and heighten employee engagement.In this session, participants will:

Understand the needs and concerns of each generation
Gain skills and strategies to engage and train each generation
Learn how immersive and game-based learning increases participation and knowledge retention

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8/8 | Leader Talk - Strategic Sales Enablement

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August 8, 2024

Navigating the complexities of sales requires more than just persuasion skills — it demands strategic enablement. Effective training programs are pivotal for equipping sales teams to not only seal deals but also foster enduring customer relationships and drive long-term revenue growth.

During this Leader Talk, we’ll explore cutting-edge sales training methodologies and best practices. From mastering the art of relationship-building to leveraging data-driven insights for informed decision-making, our sessions will equip you with the tools to overcome common sales hurdles.

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8/6 | Improving L&D with AI Work Augmentation

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August 6, 2024

Description

We hear a lot about AI and how it will impact jobs.

This discussion involves how L&D can lead an organization's positive impact with AI. What is the discovery process to uncover tasks and work processes that improve AI implementation and leverage people's capabilities?

In this webinar, you'll explore how L&D can approach AI adoption by borrowing from Lean, Agile, and successful team methodologies to sustain and enhance people/machine augmentation.

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8/1 | Bridging AI & Human Potential: Change Management Through L&D

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August 1, 2024

This engaging webinar explores how Learning & Development teams can effectively bridge AI capabilities and human potential through positive change management. As organizations embrace AI, L&D professionals play a crucial role in guiding transformations that enhance both technological adoption and human skills.

Learn how to adapt traditional Change Management principles for the AI era, creating an approach that fosters excitement and continuous learning. Discover strategies for assessing organizational readiness, developing comprehensive AI literacy programs, and creating upskilling initiatives that complement AI capabilities. We'll explore methods to cultivate a culture of positivity and innovation while addressing common concerns about AI integration.

Key topics include:

AI's impact on workplace dynamics and the evolution of human roles
Adapting Change Management models for AI-driven transformations
Developing programs that enhance AI literacy and human skills
Fostering a positive, learning-oriented culture in the face of AI-driven change

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8/1 | How VR Can Electrify Your Task-Based Training

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August 1, 2024

Get your engines ready because this webinar is going to be a wild ride! In this webinar, Dr. Jonathan Borgwing, CEO and Founder of Vig, will showcase the power of virtual reality (VR) for task-based training.

Joined by Chris Salvo, from HBO's Emmy-winning show Downey's Dream Car, Jonathan will share how organizations like Electrified University are revolutionizing learning experiences through VR simulations.

This session will cover:

- How VR can enhance learning outcomes

- Case studies from Electrified University showcasing effective immersive experiences

- The decision-making process behind choosing CenarioVR for developing immersive training content

- And more!

7/29 | Embrace the AI Paradigm Shift: Empower Your Team Today

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July 29, 2024

Discover how ELB Learning’s AI tools and services help employees connect new technology to their day-to-day work. ELB Learning’s approach to AI training goes beyond prompt engineering—it's about empowering your team to embrace change and solve real-world problems. In this session, you’ll learn how ELB Learning’s approach to AI ensures your employees are not just AI-ready but actually applying new tools to drive business results.

Join this session to:

Discover why our AI tools and services offer impactful learning for all levels: from foundational to advanced.
Identify how we tailor content depth to suit your team's needs, ensuring everyone can leverage AI for enhanced productivity and efficiency.
Explore use cases that lead to growth and innovation

Speaker: Scott Provence, Senior Learning Strategist at ELB Learning

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This is part of ATD's Demo Day event.

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7/25 | Create Your Own AI-Powered Instructional Design Assistant

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July 25, 2024

Dive into the future of education and training with "Exploring AI and Talent Development - Creating Your Own AI-powered Instructional Design Assistant," an immersive event designed for instructional designers, educators, and training professionals. This unique workshop offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the world of AI and its transformative potential in talent development.

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Join us for this 1.5-hour session as you embark on a journey to not only understand but also actively participate in the creation of an AI-powered instructional design assistant.

Design an AI Assistant: Engage in hands-on learning as you collaboratively design and develop a basic prototype of an AI instructional design assistant. This process will deepen your foundational understanding of AI applications in instructional design.
Analyze AI Applications: Critically analyze and evaluate the use of AI in instructional design, identifying potential benefits and limitations.
Plan for Future Integration: Develop a personal action plan for integrating AI into your instructional design work, considering future trends and advancements.

You will leave this session with a prototype AI assistant for instructional design and be equipped with practical knowledge of AI applications and future integration strategies.

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7/24 | Down the Rabbit Hole: Design Thinking for AI

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July 24, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of language models and generative AI often feels like navigating a whimsical yet confounding Wonderland. This session infuses design thinking into AI prompt crafting. Attendees will explore how the framework guides them to:

Assess AI strengths and user needs to identify optimal interaction points
Transform vague requests into well-defined problem statements
Embrace playful ideation techniques to generate nuanced prompts
Leverage iterative feedback loops between user and AI to achieve collaborative creativity

This session embraces a hands-on approach with elements inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Ideal for AI enthusiasts and those unfamiliar with AI, this presentation balances the technical aspects of prompt writing with an emphasis on igniting creativity.After this session, the learner will be able to:

Empathize with the end user and the AI tool by analyzing their needs, strengths, and limitations.
Define a clear problem statement focused on achieving specific, measurable outcomes from the AI interaction.
Ideate a range of creative prompts, drawing inspiration from Wonderland-like wordplay and playful constraints.
Prototype various prompts, experimenting with different approaches to achieve the desired results.
Test and analyze AI outputs, using design thinking's iterative mindset to refine prompts and improve collaboration with the AI.

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7/23 | Adapt or Struggle: Embracing AI for Learning Teams

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July 23, 2024

We are experiencing an unprecedented level of disruption in the workplace driven by the blinding speed of technology evolution and its impact on work. Those who are charged with safeguarding and supporting the ability of individuals to deliver value to the business are finding themselves fighting many little fires. As a CLO, CHRO, or General Manager, you hold the key to unlocking your organization's potential to thrive in this new era. But are your learning and development teams equipped with the skills they need to drive this transformation? In this webinar, we'll unveil the five most crucial skills that your learning professionals must master to navigate the complexities of work technology transformation successfully. Organizations that fail to invest in these critical skills for their learning teams risk falling behind in the race to adapt to this new world of work. They risk losing top talent to competitors who prioritize skill development and provide opportunities for growth. They risk missing out on the untapped potential of their workforce, unable to harness the power of new technologies and ways of working.

Join Ellen Burns-Johnson, Lead Learning Strategist and Carrie Wiser M.Ed., Senior Strategist and Learning Experience Designer from Smartchoice Preferred Provide ELB Learning and Matt Pittman, Principal Analyst with Brandon Hall Group™ to discover how to futureproof your learning organization by empowering your learning teams with the skills they need to thrive. You'll leave with actionable insights and strategies for skill development that you can implement immediately, positioning your organization at the forefront of work technology transformation.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your most valuable asset—your people—and secure your organization's place in the future of work. Register now and start building the learning organization of tomorrow, today.

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