Last Word Columns 2022
Surprise & Delight
Changing things up from “what we usually do” can go a long way to surprise and delight your learners and consumers of content.
It Takes a Village
Taking a learning project from a strategy to learning content that is presented to the learners successfully involves more than (just) an instructional designer.
Paving the Way to SME Success
Working with subject matter experts successfully requires being open to idea discussion, clarifying expectations, asking for what you want, specifying what you need, and solicitating feedback.
Guide Your SMEs to Successful Outcomes—for Everyone
A high-level (and humorous) look at the Seven Subject Matter Expert Archetypes and how to manage them in the way that works best for them.
Make it Stand Out
Every decision on the proverbial table affects people’s physical, emotional, and mental health.
Time to Get on a Role
New tools, philosophies, and methods necessitate both the rewrite and separation of the role of developer from instructional designer.
What Are Your L&D Superpowers?
What makes you stand out? It is likely the thing(s) you most like to do.
Finding Inspiration
There is more to crafting learning content than getting apps and tools to bend to your will. The work requires a significant investment in the creative side, too. Here are some suggestions for inspiration.