Here are 10 Tips That Will help you Get Started The COVID-19 pandemic has reached an unprecedented scale that no one has ever imagined. Companies of all shapes and sizes were forced to adopt new work routines, and every activity that required physical attendance of multiple people has been canceled in a blink of an…
Imagine how would it feel like to have complete control over your memories. How would you like to study for an exam with full confidence in your ability to remember everything? Even better, how will your life change if you could replace traumatic memories, or effortlessly stop bad habits like smoking? While this may sound…
I recently attended a local marketing related meetup of small business owners. I didn’t know much about the person giving the talk, but the event description looked appealing and I felt like I could get a lot of value out of it. Besides, it was a free event and it took place right near where…
Going to the training conference this year was a lot of fun. It was the first time I showed up as an independent Instructional Designer. I really enjoyed meeting some old friends and colleagues from the industry. Like previous years, the conference took place at Kfar Hamaccabiah in Ramat-Gan. This year’s theme revolved around how…
A common belief among training professionals is that learners vary in their learning preferences i.e., “learning styles”. Hence, an effective training should be designed for those different learning styles. Is there any proven evidence that designing for learning styles brings better results, or would the research prove us wrong? Most researchers agree that people have…
In the last few years, we are witnessing the use of Microlearning in many organizations’ training toolbox. It is also a hot topic of discussion amongst Learning & Development (L&D) professionals. Is Microlearning just another buzzword, or is it a real trend that’s about to transform the way we approach learning in our workplace? This…
In the previous post, we discussed the main elements that make up a compelling story. Now it’s time to put these elements into action. To make the process a little bit easier, let’s break it down into six simple, actionable steps: Step 1: Start With the End in Mind Think of the message you want…
Why Are Stories So Important? Stories are powerful tools that allow us to communicate ideas and connect us together. As human beings, we are hardwired to hear stories. In fact, since the dawn of humankind stories were the “glue” that kept tribes together, formed cultures, enabled growth and cooperation in large numbers. We all have…
As an Instructional Designer, I am very curious about how people are learning, and what are the methods that make learning faster and more efficient. As long as I can enable learners to gain skills faster in a measurable way, I know I’ve done my job. Many years ago, back in 1999, I first saw The…
Welcome to the BrainSavvy blog! The BrainSavvy blog, founded by me – Oren Savidor, is an online resource for learning professionals, Instructional Designers and Organizational Consultants, that wants to expand their knowledge, improve their skills and stay up to date with the ever-changing work environment. Personal and professional development are no longer a nice-to-have luxury in today’s marketplace,…