Unfortunately, when company budgets get slashed, one of the first items on the chopping block is training. Employee learning and development is often viewed as a cost center rather than a profit center. And areas not directly linked to revenue generation are typically easier to whittle away. However, research shows that cuts in training development can go much deeper and resonate noticeably longer than business leaders may initially predict. Many companies are already experie

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One of the most common questions we are asked here at NexLearn is: What is the best way to get concise, useful information when working with SMEs? In the first of our new series of video blogs, we talked with Patrick Mileham, NexLearn's Director of Editorial Development about best practices when gathering information from SMEs.

When creating a story, writers often face the challenge of putting a character they like through painful situations, prompting experienced authors to encourage their students to “kill your darlings” for the sake of a good story or character development. No growth can come to characters if everything goes their way. This challenge also exists for many instructional designers who want to encourage learners to succeed. However, in the same way, learners won’t grow without learni

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