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Convince Leaders That a Learning Culture Solves the Skills Gap
Monday, August 12, 2019
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To convince leaders that a culture of learning can solve the skills gap problem, you need them to connect skills gaps to engagement and other key business metrics. Today, it would be hard...
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CPLP: Offering a Structure to Stay Current in L&D
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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It was during July and August a few years ago when I studied for the Association for Talent Development’s (ATD) Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) Knowledge Exam....
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Expanded Skills, Broadened Perspectives
Friday, July 5, 2019
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I set out to earn my CPLP certification as a personal and professional goal. I needed a new challenge, and I certainly had one. In 2014 I earned my CPLP; I’ve since recertified once and...
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CPLP: Personal Choice or Professional Development Goal?
Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Talent development professionals know that professional growth for employees is critical for continued personal career success and the health of the organization where they work. “Lifelong...
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Showing My Value
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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As a learning and performance professional, two options were available to me that would help me show my value to the industry and an employer. The two main certifying agencies at the time...
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How the CPLP Saved the Day
Monday, June 10, 2019
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A month after I became a certified CPLP, I found myself seated at the table of a newly assigned client. A large client. An angry client. I was the troubleshooter and this was my first...
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How I—and My Organization—Benefited From Becoming a CPLP
Thursday, June 6, 2019
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Reverse the clock to the early 2000s. Song like “Hips Don’t Lie” and “London Bridge” were playing on the radio. E-learning was in its infancy. Many people had cell phones but house phones...
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Can Professional Credentials Boost Your Credibility?
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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Credibility is a funny thing. Sometimes you earn it and sometimes you just stumble into it. For talent development professionals, the possibility of trying to teach a topic of skill without...
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CPLP Recertification Blues
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Three years ago, when I took that big test, passed it, and then spent months preparing work product submissions, the far-off prospect of recertification didn't seem difficult—or important....
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Yes, And: How Improv Helps Build Connection
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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The simple act of agreeing with someone gives them confidence that you are on the same page.
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3 Reasons You Should Get Your CPLP Designation
Monday, April 22, 2019
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Still on the fence about pursuing the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance certification? If so, maybe this post will sway you. 1. Your LinkedIn inbox will so much busier! The...
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The Stuff You Can’t Study For: Handling Exam Day Surprises
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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I had spent months preparing, and today was the day to take the CPLP Knowledge Exam. I walked into the test center mentally prepping myself to get into the test-taking zone. I checked in,...
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Take It From Me: CPLP—So Worth It!
Thursday, April 4, 2019
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Me obtaining—much less attempting—the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP ) was a big deal. I have a bit of trepidation about jumping into a learning course unless I...
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The CPLP Refreshed My Career
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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If you do something long enough, it becomes ingrained. I had been an instructional designer and training manager for so long that I had crossed over to unconscious competence. I was...
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The APTD Wasn’t "an" Option—It Was "the" Option
Monday, March 11, 2019
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“Where do you work?” is a common question that I love to answer. “I work at a civil engineering firm, but I’m not an engineer!” is my response, which is always met with surprise. I often...
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Validating Years of Effort
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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Like many instructional designers, I just fell into the job. I was originally a call center agent, then a trainer, then someone who wrote the training. I don’t have a degree in...
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I Have Been a Professional Trainer for _____ Years!
Friday, March 1, 2019
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I have been a professional trainer for _____ years! This is the reply offered by so many trainers when asked to prove they’re truly a professional. For a long time, it’s all we could really...
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CPLP: A More Holistic Approach to TD
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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I’ve spent most of my career building training programs for technology companies. Things move at a rapid pace in the tech industry. Decisions are quick, changes are swift, and learning is...
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10 Steps to Getting Your CPLP in 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
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In an earlier blog post, I discussed why the New Year is an ideal time to pursue an ATD certification. So, let’s say you have decided to pursue your CPLP in 2019; what do you need to do to...
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8 Steps to Getting Your APTD in 2019
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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In an , I discussed why 2019 is an ideal time to pursue an ATD certification. What do you need to do to make that happen? Here are my suggestions: 1. Determine when in 2019 you want to test...
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