In 2004, a Harvard student and his buddies created a social network that we now know of as Facebook. Many would say that was the real beginning of social media because following that, has been the emergence of platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. In today’s society, we couldn’t Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably changed the way we do business, if not forever, at least for the foreseeable future. Social distancing has forced many organizations to become more proficient at conducting business virtually and this includes virtual training. But what happens when things start to return to normal? Will Read more
At Kinetic, planning the corporate event that one-ups all other events of its type is always the goal. And while it’s a lofty goal, it’s one we enthusiastically embrace. How can we do it even a little bit better than last time? This is the question we’re continually asking ourselves, Read more
A few months ago, it became apparent that my backyard was in need of some work. After several weeks of consulting with four different contractors, reviewing design concepts, and considering budgets, we hired an experienced contractor to demolish our existing, splintering deck and replace it with a travertine patio. With Read more
It’s important to try something out before making a final decision, right? Movie directors visit shoot locations before filming. Chefs taste new dishes before adding them to the menu. Even you test drive a new car before purchasing it. The same goes for planning events: conducting a site inspection will Read more
Motivating adult learners to complete online courses—especially in a work environment where they have competing priorities and responsibilities—can be challenging. In the other two blog posts of this series, we’ve discussed the components of motivation, as well as two of the top motivation theories that can be applied to elearning Read more
In last week’s blog, Understanding Motivation in Adult Learners, we discussed the components of motivation and some of the obstacles of motivating adult learners. This week, we’ll explore a couple of motivation theories, then consider strategies for using these theories to design impactful elearning. Increasing learner engagement and satisfaction can Read more
If you find yourself wondering how to motivate adult learners and maintain engagement with a remote audience, you’re not alone, and you’ve come to the right place. Motivating online learners is key to creating a successful web-based training program—and something we engineer into every program we develop. Motivation is multifaceted, Read more
There’s a lot of buzz around big data. All that buzz has inspired more and more companies to utilize mystery shopping as yet another way to collect data. However, what is often overlooked in a rush to collect data is that data for data sake doesn’t move the needle. In Read more
In general, I think it’s safe to say that small businesses are often thought of as having less bandwidth and/or an inability to offer the same level or variety of products or services as their larger counterparts. And while we can understand the logic behind these assumptions (Walmart, for example, Read more
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