Category Archives: Education

Using Cognitive Hacks for eLearning

Posted on 26 March 2019 by Darin

I remember the first time I heard someone speaking a language other than English. I was eight years old. My family and I were visiting Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, and we had stopped by the Classic Cup Café to … Continue reading →

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Brainstorming in the Private Sector: Using CIA Tradecraft in Real Life Scenarios

Posted on 19 March 2019 by Darin

Most of us in the learning development world either fall directly under Human Resources (HR) or have a tenuous connection to this department. For me, I am directly under the HR Director. This allows me to better function as I … Continue reading →

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3 Tricks to Overcome the Imposter Syndrome in Instructional Design

Posted on 12 March 2019 by Darin

Have you heard of imposter syndrome? Originally coined by clinical psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978 (Clance, 1985), the term describes the self-doubt that they are underqualified. People experiencing the imposter syndrome often feel they do not deserve … Continue reading →

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How to Failsafe Your Core Training

Posted on 27 February 2019 by Darin

Have you ever been in this situation? Last Monday, a new employee started with the company. My colleague who usually conducts the first-day onboarding was out of town, so I was filling in for him. The morning goes by great. … Continue reading →

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Using CIA Tradecraft in the Real World

Posted on 23 January 2019 by Darin

Imagine a daunting assignment: You need to create an employee development training course on problem-solving skills. Sounds easy, right? It should be easy. After all, you have been solving problems your entire life. Maybe you have a Masters of Business … Continue reading →