Amanda Armeni

This article was originally published on eLearning Industry and has been republished here with permission. You can read the original article on eLearning Industry here. Anyone who has worked in corporate training for even a few months will likely recognize one massive problem: most people simply don't want to complete their training. And it makes sense. Employees are chronically overworked (and often underpaid, considering the economy). The last thing they want to do is squeeze in more work,...

Not every business problem can be solved with training. Before investing time and money into new learning initiatives, it's important to understand what's actually causing the issue. Learn how to use root cause analysis and the Will, Skill, or Hill framework to determine whether training is the right solution - or if another approach would be more effective.

Outsourcing training can feel risky, especially when you’re trusting an external partner with important company initiatives. In this article, we explore what can go wrong during outsourced training projects, how to avoid common pitfalls, and what to look for in a high-quality instructional design partner.