patrick mcdonald

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Online Learning Solution

How You Organize Content: The Key to Effective Online Training

You may have heard of the Microsoft study that discovered the human attention span has decreased from 12 seconds in 2000 to just 8 seconds in 2015. Goldfish, in comparison, are believed to have an attention span of nine seconds. This has broad implications for online training. What has caused this decline in focus? It's all due to smartphone adoption over the past decade or so, says Microsoft in its study. We are now so captivated by mobile devices that many of us check more than a hundred times a day. For businesses, this shortened attention span can derail your online…

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Employee Training

How to Supercharge Your Employee Training | Udutu Online Learning Management News

Each month Udutu publishes Personal Online Learning Management News, a curated selection of articles about online learning, LMS other topics related to employee training. Three Tips To Supercharge Employee Training Studies show that engaged employees, whether new hires or current staff, enjoy 20% greater productivity at work thanks to employee training. So, it makes sense to ensure your employees are engaged during the training process, rather than perceiving it as a humdrum task to complete. But the question remains: is your training actually engaging? This three-step checklist gives you the answer. Read more >> #MeToo: How to Train Employees to…

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Online Course Authoring

Online Learning Management News for February 2017 | Udutu

Each month Udutu publishes Personal Online Learning Management News, a curated selection of articles about online learning, LMS other topics related to adult online learning. 5 Unexpected Outcomes of Employee Training Everyone knows properly training a new hire is critical. What retailers may not realize is that it’s equally important to continue training for employees of all levels throughout their careers. In addition to staying up to date on product knowledge and customer service best practices, there are several benefits that come from ongoing education, such as staff retention, increased sales and interest from prospective employees. Read more >> How…

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Why Investing In Training Is Critical For Your Business

Why Investing in Training Is Critical For Your Business

Although critical to their success, many businesses overlook training their employees. Training is often seen as an unnecessary expense that doesn't contribute to the bottom line. However, an effective employee training program will determine whether or not a business succeeds or fails. Companies like McDonalds built their entire business around a systematized training process, and have gone on to conquer the world. Their competitors, who did not embrace training, have never been able to catch up. Get help with your online course development >> A&W vs McDonalds: Why Did One Company Come to Dominate the Global Market? Founded in 1919,…

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Online Learning Solution

Online Learning Management News for January 2018 | Udutu

Each month Udutu publishes Personal Online Learning Management News, a curated selection of articles about learning, LMS other topics related to adult online training. Get help with your online course development >> How Training Can Help With Employee Retention, Even for "Mobile Workers" Google estimates that 80 percent of the global workforce is made up of employees without a desk or dedicated computer. These employees are crucial to today’s economy, yet many organizations struggle with retention. Training provides a powerful tool for to help retain these employees. Read more >>   How Skills Training Helps Local Shops Survive Minimum Wage…

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