There’s nothing like going to an exciting sports event; the crowd is cheering, families are sharing soft pretzels and buckets of popcorn, and the stadium is smattered with various colored jerseys from each opposing team. Why do fans stick around so long? Because watching the game and the whole experience is fun! Your elearning can… Read more »
Education. Education is something that has ubiquitously changed and improved lives and humans since the dawn of humanity. It has constantly been undergoing new developments and changes, and with the rise of the internet, it is changing once again. eLearning; hailed as ‘the new future’ is already sweeping the earth due to its ease, instant… Read more »
Currently at OpenSesame, we’re all a bit distracted. You see, right outside our window there is ongoing construction, and the sound of jackhammers at 10 in the morning isn’t the best way to get ideas flowing. At certain points throughout the year, there will be distractions out of your control. Whether it be construction, an… Read more »
The bridge you drove over on the way to work this morning, the coffee you picked up at the drive-thru, the office you work in – all of these of these things you encounter on a daily basis without a second thought were developed through successful project management. Project management is the process of initiating,… Read more »
From scheduling tools to office instant messaging apps, there’s no denying that we need increasing amounts of technology to make any business run smoothly. The latest tech can help improve your workplace’s productivity and communication, but only if used wisely. To keep your workplace environment constructive and efficient, keep these tips in mind when utilizing… Read more »
At OpenSesame we’ve been fortunate enough to welcome Frank Lee, leadership professional and founder of Frank Lee Associates, to our office to share some of his leadership and management training. With expertise in management, leadership, team, and organizational effectiveness, Frank has been educating our office on a range of professional development topics that we’ll be… Read more »
Internships are valuable experiences to have before the real job search begins. It’s an opportunity to enter a professional environment where they can make connections, learn new skills, and determine where their interests lie. You might be wondering how these interns can benefit you. Here are five benefits of establishing an intern program in your… Read more »
What does critical thinking mean to you? If you think back to your undergraduate philosophy or humanities course, perhaps you recall being encouraged to apply critical thinking to interrogating texts and ideas with open-mindedness, logic, and reason. Though the term can encompass a multitude of definitions, practicing critical thinking involves observation, interpretation, analysis, and inference.… Read more »
Portland, OR (10 March 2015) – OpenSesame is pleased to announce the dates of the first annual Training Jam, a gaming hackathon created to foster innovation and explore new formats for employee development. Approximately 40 game developers will be given their choice of 5 training topics that are relevant to today’s business needs, and over… Read more »
TED Talks are known for inspiring and educating individuals on a variety of topics, ranging anywhere from education to entertainment to the latest technology. Highlighting changes in education and online technology, we picked out four of our favorite talks perfect for those in the elearning industry: Salman Khan: Let’s use video to reinvent education The… Read more »
Negotiation is an invaluable skill in any setting. While the idea of negotiating may not come as easily to some, understanding the fundamentals can be the difference between things ranging from high and low salaries and even vacation days. It can also be the difference between winning over clients and keeping a robust customer base.… Read more »
How many times have you been called into a meeting only to spend the first half trying to figure out why everyone was called there and what you should be talking about? Too often we find meetings a waste of time and would rather work alone and try to relay information through email and messaging… Read more »
“I’m not qualified for this job.” “I didn’t major in business in school.” “I feel like a fraud.” “There’s someone else who could do this job better than I can.” Have you ever had any of these self-negating thoughts? More than likely, at one point or another in your life, you’ve experienced what psychologists label… Read more »
The world is filled with a host of positive and negative stereotypes. Most of us are familiar with various stereotypes and have even stereotyped ourselves. However, more recent social science studies have proven that stereotypes can materialize to the point where they can actually hinder the daily lives of employees. Stereotype threat, though hard to… Read more »
The way we live and work has changed fundamentally over the past decade or so, driven primarily by the arrival of the internet. The implications of these changes are profound and far reaching. In particular, they affect anyone whose role centres on information. And that includes the L&D profession. L&D has traditionally been all about… Read more »
Unconscious biases are reinforced by the environments we grow up in and past experiences in our life. We could unknowingly be discriminating against people based on factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and class. Remember–this doesn’t mean you aren’t a good person. However, it is necessary to address the existence of this phenomenon,… Read more »
The enneagram is a system which models human personality by identifying different core motivations. Each number describes a motivation and a behavior with which someone acts. In order to avoid negative or positive connotations, each personality and style is labeled by a number one through nine. The nine labels, listed below, speak to a variety… Read more »
Most businesses have made the transition to blogs, Twitter, and Facebook, (in fact, 84% of B2B marketers now use social media in some form), but the Instagram frontier still remains less navigated. This leaves the opportunity for your business to stand out and lead the way in your industry! Instagram has potential for businesses as… Read more »
As summer approaches, a new surge of students will begin looking for jobs. Whether you’re graduating and finding a full-time career, starting an internship, or just looking for a part-time summer job, it’s important to maximize your interview experience. To help you ace your interview, we’ve put together a list of a few do’s and… Read more »
An effective competency assessment can provide valuable insight that helps an organization direct their learning & development activities, formulate individual coaching & learning plans, inform selection interviewing questions and refine job role descriptions- to name a few outcomes. Unfortunately most participants view assessments in the same light as they might a colonoscopy- necessary but incredibly… Read more »
