12 episodes

Learn how to be more useful as a Learning and Development (L&D) professional. Episodes cover the wide range of topics associated with L&D, including: Instructional Design, EdTech, Team Management, Training, eLearning, Stakeholder Relationships, Strategy, Performance Consulting and starting a career in L&D.

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Learn how to be more useful as a Learning and Development (L&D) professional. Episodes cover the wide range of topics associated with L&D, including: Instructional Design, EdTech, Team Management, Training, eLearning, Stakeholder Relationships, Strategy, Performance Consulting and starting a career in L&D.

    Finding the Right ID Academy, L&D Bootcamp, or Certification for You

    Finding the Right ID Academy, L&D Bootcamp, or Certification for You

    There are a lot of options when it comes to learning Instructional Design and other L&D skills. It feels like there is a new ID academy popping up every other day!

    In this episode we look at the criteria for comparing and assessing all these options to find what's best for you and your unique situation.

    Read the full text here: http://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/finding-the-right-id-academy-l-d-bootcamp-or-certification-for-you
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    Thanks for listening!

    • 13 min
    Overcoming Writer's Block

    Overcoming Writer's Block

    What do you do when you need to write something, but can't? We explore 3 ways that have worked for us to overcome writer's block.

    Read the transcript and show notes here: http://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/overcoming-writers-block
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    Thanks for listening!

    • 4 min
    How to Practice and Improve Your Writing

    How to Practice and Improve Your Writing

    Good writing helps L&D professionals communicate ideas clearly and keeps your audience engaged – which makes the learning more likely to be effective. You might write scripts, processes, storyboards, assessments, or even communication campaigns for learning during your L&D career – and those are only a few ideas that come to mind! It’s a fundamental skill, and here, we’re going to share some tips to improve your writing.

    Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at:
    http://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/how-to-practice-and-improve-your-writing
    Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources:

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/
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    Thanks for listening!

    • 7 min
    Common Writing and Grammar Mistakes for L&D Professionals

    Common Writing and Grammar Mistakes for L&D Professionals

    Twelve writing and grammar mistakes and how to avoid them.

    Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at:
    http://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/common-writing-and-grammar-mistakes


    Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources:

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/_usefulstuff

    Thanks for listening!

    • 14 min
    An Introduction to Inclusive Writing

    An Introduction to Inclusive Writing

    Are you unintentionally excluding or offending people with what you're creating?

    In this episode we give you an introduction to inclusive writing, including tips on what to avoid and extra resources to learn more on the topic.

    Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at:
    https://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/an-introduction-to-inclusive-writing
    Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources:

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/_usefulstuff

    Thanks for listening!

    • 7 min
    Editing and Proofreading in L&D

    Editing and Proofreading in L&D

    From writing training material to composing emails to your stakeholders,  the written word holds a lot of importance in L&D.

    In this episode we cover the differences between editing and proofreading, why you need both, as well as tips and resources to help you edit and proofread your work.

    Read the full text and notes on the Useful Stuff website at:
    https://www.getusefulstuff.com/post/editing-and-proofreading-in-l-d
    Connect with us on social media for more insights and resources:

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usefulstuff/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/_usefulstuff

    Thanks for listening!

    • 14 min

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