Gail Dutton, Author at Training

Strategies to Reinvigorate Classroom Learning

Gail Dutton — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:06:20 +0000

For three Training Top 10 Hall of Famers, the future of classroom training is all about architecting development experiences and optimizing the learning environment.

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Does Your Business Need a Behavioral Scientist?

Gail Dutton — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:13:07 +0000

Such an approach looks forward, simplifying the environment to remove barriers before they deter learning and allowing a company to fine-tune its course content and integrate personalization into module-based learning.

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Canadian Biotech’s Approach to Growing C-Level Talent

Gail Dutton — Fri, 08 May 2020 01:16:18 +0000

The adMare Executive Institute aims to grow C-level talent for the Canadian biopharmaceutical sector. Here’s how this 10-month program works, and the results it is generating.

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Games People Play—To Learn

Gail Dutton — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:57:23 +0000

Law firms Hogan Lovells and Littler Mendelson use liveaction simulations in their leadership development and workplace respect programs, respectively. KPMG leverages a gamified, Web-based learning app to help new and current employees understand what, exactly, the audit, tax, and advisory services firm offers clients. Verizon helps store managers know what to do during a robbery via a virtual reality simulation. The games may be fun, but they have a serious side—providing employees with the vital information and skills they need to do their jobs.

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Does Your Training Belong On YouTube?

Gail Dutton — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 18:51:10 +0000

Your employees may turn to YouTube for the latest cat videos or TED Talks, but is the site the right place to house your training?

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Taking Employee Satisfaction From Bust To Boom

Gail Dutton — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:38:31 +0000

A look at what organizations can do to help employees love their work and propel themselves and their companies to success.

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Secrets Of Successful Facilitation

Gail Dutton — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 01:25:44 +0000

Ultimately, effective facilitation is about asking questions to help learners reach a goal or produce a desired outcome.

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Game To Train

Gail Dutton — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:45:30 +0000

“Just do it!” is the advice three companies give when it comes to utilizing games and simulations for training.

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Training to Prevent Workplace Violence

Gail Dutton — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:06:49 +0000

In this day and age, violence prevention plans and drills are as important as drills for fires and earthquakes. Make them a part of your organization’s emergency and business contingency plans, and practice, practice, practice.

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Why Change Initiatives Fail… And What L&D Can Do

Gail Dutton — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 23:45:31 +0000

L&D needs to be immersed in the organization’s strategic and operating priorities, so it can provide practical, meaningful programs that support and drive change.

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