Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champion, once said, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.“ I had a plan recently which was more or less a promise to myself. Up at 4:45. 30 minutes on treadmill, press clothes for an evening event, make kids’ lunches. I’d be done by 6… Read more »
Learning something new is a perennial favourite on New Year’s resolution lists, and many people decide to learn a new language. And why not? It’s a useful skill, can lead to travel (another popular resolution), and is engaging in a way that few learning experiences are. However, languages don’t just have to be restricted to… Read more »
How is it possible there were 12.7 million unemployed Americans in 2010, while seven million skilled jobs went unfilled? The answer lies in the so-called “skills gap” that we’re currently experiencing—job searchers are unqualified for available positions. The future looks bleak; if we continue down the current path, seven million will increase to 21 million empty… Read more »
So when my dad asked me about 3D printing, I thought it would be easier to show him than to explain. I took him to a local maker faire, which turned out to be a lot of fun. In addition to 3D printing, we saw robot competitions, leatherworking, electric cars, spinning and knitting, and a… Read more »
It’s a new year, a new start…“Yay!” you say. A new YOU! This is your year to look after YOU! This is the year to let go of all last year’s stresses and struggles. This year, you promise yourself, you’re going to sleep better and feel clearer and happier. But then HOW do you actually… Read more »
2014 hobbies getting boring? Why not try something new? Take up knitting, commit to yoga, or learn a new language; including fun activities and hobbies in your resolutions is a great way to start the new year on a positive an productive note. We have many courses to help you find inspiration and get going… Read more »
At the end of every year we list a few things we resolve to resolute. The most common are lose weight, exercise more, quit something or start something else. Whether we actually list them or not, we all have them in some degree. Assembling a list of resolutions for our professional lives does take a… Read more »
Writing is an essential skill we use every day, but it is also one that is oftentimes overlooked and forgotten about. Strong writing abilities can help you get your point across in an email, make an application stand out from the rest, and maybe even help you to write the next best-selling novel. Many times,… Read more »
You thought you could find anything almost instantaneously with the internet? Think again! Not that finding information is outrageously difficult, but learning to search for information quickly and effectively takes skill. As we increasingly rely on search engines like Google to find information and tackle projects, learning the tricks of the trade can be invaluable.… Read more »
Many of us like to organize time by setting yearly goals. It provides a focus and brings a little order to a chaotic world. This year, I’d like to focus on working smarter and using more streamlined strategies. So here are the things I hope to focus on this year. Better Educate Clients. One… Read more »
In today’s job market, having a certain business skill can be the key to landing a promotion, getting your dream job, and even unlocking thousands of dollars worth of wage premiums. In fact, PayScale has released a list of the skills that lead to the biggest increase in paychecks. Below are five skills that can lead… Read more »
Certification, no matter the field, is a highly desirable achievement. If getting certified in the field of your choice is on your list of resolutions, get started today with OpenSesame. Did you know we offer a variety of certification courses and exam preparation? This week, we’re highlighting sustainability, Linux, and Help Desk Analysts. Working… Read more »
There is something every web-based business, blog, and website is learning to live by: Google Analytics. If you don’t already know why you need web analytics, what Google Adwords offers, or have access to the information Google Analytics offers, you are already behind. Not having access to these tools is a little bit like shooting… Read more »
Chances are you’ve included learning a new skill or hobby on your list of New Year’s goals and resolutions. Whether these goals are to further your career or just for fun, now’s the time to get started—but where to begin? Last year’s Learn a New Skill series was so popular, we’re bringing it back for 2015… Read more »
Hello! I am Christina Thomas, Program Manager with OpenSesame. Over the last month I have had the opportunity to get to know the OpenSesame team and am excited to be joining such great group of individuals. After 10+ years in a corporate environment I am excited to join this smaller, fast moving, and growing startup… Read more »
If you ask most HR, Training & Development, OD, and Talent Management leaders, they will be familiar with these statistics: 70:20:10 which means: 70% of development happens on the job 20% of development happens through coaching and mentoring 10% of development happens through formal training which includes instructor led workshops and elearning courseware The first… Read more »
Many learning solutions are bloated and overdue for a diet. However, the key to a truly successful diet isn’t just about reducing input. We need to act more like athletes focused on high performance (after all, we are in the performance business). Elite athletes understand what is required to fuel their performance and are highly… Read more »
My 2015 learning resolution? Steal like an artist. And I’ve already gotten started as I stole this resolution from Austin Kleon, who wrote a book with this title and expounded on the concept during his keynote at Training magazine’s 2014 Online Learning Conference this fall in Chicago. Kleon’s perspective is that “creativity is built on what… Read more »
It seems like just yesterday we were making big plans to launch OpenSesame Plus (our newest subscription based licensing model) and, in the blink of an eye, here we are 12 months later! Before we take a sneak peek at what’s to come in 2015, let’s take a quick look back at some of the… Read more »
Once Thanksgiving, Christmas and their various global iterations have passed, most people spend time planning how to make the New Year easier, healthier, more productive or just plain better. Learning leaders are no different. Only, instead of resolving to exercise more, CLOs resolve to make development options that resonate with audiences and create bigger impact… Read more »
