Ways of Working
Considering an online learning or training program for your team, client or organization? If so, you’re probably shopping providers, or at least engaging an instructional design expert to steer you in the right direction. (Pro tip: asking for professional help is always a good idea!) It’s still important for you to know what’s what when…
Maybe it’s the longer days, but summer seems to free up space for us to invite more leisure into our busy lives – most assuredly to hike or camp, to surf or SUP, to meet pals and colleagues for unencumbered happy hours. With this shift in focus comes more energy, too. A great way to…
Most designers, at some point in their careers, will take on at least one pro bono client. The motivations vary. Perhaps the hope is that the pro bono client will eventually become a paying client. Or, maybe the connections made working with the pro bono client will develop into new opportunities. Sometimes the motivation is…
As you know, designing effective online training programs requires serious preparation. Understanding your audience, their goals and motivations, as well as your organization’s goals for providing an e-learning course, is the first step. Then, providing relevant content, engaging exercises and activities, practical delivery systems, and readily accessible evaluation and assessment tools are all key components…
Once you’ve landed on what (content) you’re presenting, to whom (audience) and why (purpose), you can then begin preparing how (structure). Planning course structure: the model matters There are dozens of good models on which to base your online-learning program. (First, consider that the model you use to present material is different from the platform…
Is it slick? Is it shiny? Is it wow? Is it new? Sure, you want your online learning tools to look good and fancy to initially attract participants. But how will your program retain an engaged audience and foster practical learning outcomes after the “wow” factor has worn off? Types of online learning programs that…
Smart Prep is Key! Many of us manage projects, clients and connections on a daily basis. Whether you’re pitching proposals (Please send your project scope by Friday EOD), moving through deliverables (Can you explain Phase 2 to our team?) or making referrals (Hey, Eve! Do you know any great graphic designers?), you probably need to…
As active member of a small think tank/support group for creative entrepreneurs, I help my colleagues dream, plan and manifest what they need to move forward in various endeavors. We are each quite focused on what we want, and this group offers fresh perspectives and resources to assist in getting our goals. Maybe surprisingly, maybe…
As we’ve written before, the gig economy is growing fast; in fact, its notoriety is such that it was voted concept of the year by the Financial Times in December 2015. With all the opportunities of this new way of working comes questions. What, for instance, is the difference between a gig and a job?…
Before presenting information, you must consider your audience – who they are, what they know and what they need and/or want to know. But just as you plan your presentation content, you also need to plan your presentation approach. People receive messages differently based on how they learn. Therefore, it’s important to communicate core messages…