What’s missing from many of L&D’s interactions with stakeholders is the human element.

The tried-and-proven method of instructional design (ID) serves us well. But the science of our craft can often overshadow the fact that we need to speak the language of our learners....

“I can’t wait to see what happens in the next required training course!” said no one ever. What would happen if required training focused on performance—real action? And what if that action...

Though many instructional design certificate programs have a deep focus on writing learning objectives, a highly academic approach does not always prepare professionals and students to...

The theory is solid and mastering it is helpful, but when it comes down to communication with stakeholders, SMEs, and learners, its best to talk straight: What actions need to be done to...

In this weeks Ask a Trainer guest post, Rance Greene, author of Instructional Story Design: Develop Stories That Train, explains how trainers can choose instructional stories.Dear Rance,I...

We are constantly making sense of the world by forming stories, and that makes them perfect for instructional design. Instructional Story Design is a practical guide to writing and...

Hes trying to develop instruction that will make an impact on employees, but from his very first conversation with stakeholders, hes missing something: a great story for training. In this...

Stories give audiences the upper hand when it comes to remembering your message. Story design is the answer to this problem.In the comic below, Jake, who is struggling to build a tricycle,...