• Our budgets are slashed. Is it possible for me to deliver rock-solid training?

• Some of our employees work from home. Are there any good tools or
   techniques we can use to stay connected?

Hot Topics - Use the resources below to learn how to streamline your training production and stay connected to your team. Cool Insights - Check out our research team's favorite tools and tips from sites around the web to give you a leg up, spark inspiration or make your day a little brighter. These are located in the area on the right.

The Cost-effective Quest - Many instructional designers follow the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation) to develop effective training programs. Completely sticking to this methodology, however, is quite a challenge when you’re faced with reduced budgets, tight timelines and other demanding priorities. Find out how you can you use the tried-and-true principles of ADDIE on a shoestring, without sacrificing the effectiveness of your training program.

Offices-R-Optional - Telecommuting is no longer the wave of the future; it’s here and it’s taking the world by storm! In this article, learn how you can achieve meaningful communication, a feeling of camaraderie, and company cohesiveness with a geographically dispersed workforce.

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