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Flexible Space: The Secret To Designing Powerful Training

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

While the primary goal is for students to learn about strategic use of networks and social media for international organizations, I also covered some practical career skills such as effective networking and self-directed professional learning (also called “Social Learning”).

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How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Trainings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And, there is no shortage of learning theories and research. As someone who has been designing and delivering training for nonprofits over the past twenty years, the most exciting part is apply theory to your practice. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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Can Networks Have Social Impact?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

You can read more in this series of five reports that looks at the definitions, research, power, practices, and insights relating the impact of social networks on family strengthening and community change. A peer learning environment requires creating a safe space for conversation. Networks have different purposes.

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Communication and Leadership Skills Development with LMS

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Strong workplace communication is necessary to develop leadership skills, improve professional growth, facilitate collaboration, reduce conflicts and misunderstandings, and boost employee engagement. Organizations must invest in good learning management systems (LMS) to facilitate effective communication training.

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How to Design an Effective Nonprofit Staff Retreat: A Lesson from Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The principles used in ETR’s retreat come from the Distributive Learning Process. It reflects best practices in adult learning and provides a framework that results in positive change. The Priming phase of the DLP sets the stage for learning before the event takes place through two processes: pre-assessment and pre-work.

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LMS Integration Challenges and Solutions

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These platforms provide extensive features that facilitate seamless management and delivery of content, ensuring that organizations can stay competitive. In both educational and corporate settings, LMS integration helps streamline learning processes, enhance collaboration, and make tracking progress easier.

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Product Knowledge Training 101: Tips, Tools, and How-To

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That said, interactive and diverse training content works to capture learners’ attention and facilitates better knowledge retention. Incorporate Real-World Examples and Scenarios Real-world examples and scenarios help learners understand how product knowledge applies to practical situations.