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Learning Technology September 28, 2016

How to Identify Subject Matter Experts

Find out how the social features on the Academy LMS can automate the process of finding subject matter…

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L&D Strategy September 21, 2016

Boosting Employee Retention: Be One of the Best Employers

Half of employees are constantly looking for their next job opportunity! Find out how to hold onto your…

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Learning Technology September 16, 2016

What Is A Learning Pathway?

What is a learning pathway? And how can you make them engaging? We take you thorough everything you…

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game-based learning
Gamification September 6, 2016

What is Game-based Learning?

What is game-based learning and how does it differ from gamification? We take you thorough everything you need…

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Learning Technology September 2, 2016

The Future of Employee Training in Retail

With big changes on the way for retail, training managers will need to stay on their toes to…

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Learning Technology August 31, 2016

How to Engage Retail Staff with their Training

In a retail environment, there are lots of chances to keep your training fresh and interesting, but how…

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customer experience and L&D
Learning Technology August 26, 2016

Customer Satisfaction and the Role of L&D

Customer satisfaction is the key to unlocking retail business growth and learning and development has an important role…

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retail prospects
Learning Technology August 24, 2016

Retail Career: How To Communicate that Retail Isn’t A Dead-End...

Highlighting retail career prospects can help engage, retain and grow talent. Learning and development can show employees what…

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L&D Strategy August 22, 2016

How to Create A Sales Competency Framework

Create the perfect sales competency framework to identify gaps, improve performance and get the best results from everyone…

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100 Powerful Quotes About Learning
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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