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Neuroscience January 3, 2018

What is Kotter’s Eight Step Change Model?

Businesses are always changing. Kotter’s eight step change model is a simple way to think about introducing change…

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Return on Training Investment
L&D Strategy December 21, 2017

Return On Training Investment: Five Reasons It Matters

It's all too easy to overlook the importance of calculating return on training investment, so here are five…

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Gamification December 11, 2017

The Benefits of Gamification for Online Training

We love gamification! And with good reason. Gamification engages learners and creates real behaviour change. Here we reveal…

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Gamification December 6, 2017

Behavioural Design and Online Learning

How can you use the power of technology to change human behaviour? Behavioural design fuses behavioural science with…

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Gamification November 24, 2017

How to Use Game Templates to Engage Learners

Game templates are a simple way to create engaging learning journeys. We explore how to use them to…

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Learning Technology November 22, 2017

Academy LMS Feature Focus: Experts

“I learned from the best” is more than just a moderate Whitney Houston hit. It offers valuable insight…

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Gamification November 14, 2017

Gamification: The Learner’s Journey

Gamification can be used to keep your learners engaged and motivated throughout their learning journey on the Academy…

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Engagement November 8, 2017

5 Small Things That Make A Big Difference To Your...

This week, I explore how the small things make a big difference to your business success! Microlearning as…

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L&D Strategy October 28, 2017

How to Increase Productivity with Training

When you're productive, you're happier and you achieve more. It's rewarding for everyone involved! But how do you…

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Lab Essentials

Our most popular and foundational articles to get you started.

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L&D Strategy June 16, 2026

100 Powerful Quotes About Learning to Inspire You!

From Aristotle to Yoda, we've ranked the all-time top 100 quotes about learning. Read on…

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L&D Strategy July 26, 2023

The L&D Playbook: Your Guide to Structured Workplace Learning

Boost your workforce's potential with the L&D Playbook video series. This is your go-to guide…

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Gamification April 1, 2023

Power of Play: The Ultimate Guide to Gamification in Training [2024]

Unlock the power of gamification in training. Discover a comprehensive guide to engage learners and…

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