Lonna Jobson

In today’s reality of world-wide interaction and commerce, the need for effective global learning initiatives has become increasingly important. As organizations expand their reach further and further into new locations, it is crucial for employees of diverse cultural contexts to receive adequate training. And with a recent increase in immigration, even local organizations are seeing […]

A well-thought-out plan is every instructional designer’s favorite sidekick. And this is never truer than when we are trying to reach a culturally diverse audience. As globalization continues to reshape the way we interact and do business, the appeal for a more inclusive approach to training, one that honors the vibrant cultural backgrounds and experiences

Understanding Culture in Global Learning More than ever before, L&D teams find themselves designing learning experiences for global audiences. These increased opportunities present new challenges, including a pressing need to adopt global mindsets to comprehend and respect cultural differences. How can we meet the challenge of delivering relevant content that resonates well with diverse audiences?

Join our upcoming webinar on how Learning Science can improve your training outcomes. Register HERE (MT) Before we jump into our topic, can you provide a synopsis again of Learning Science as a whole?  (JZ) Sure, this is mostly a summary statement, but I think it helps us understand the main elements. Learning science is

Jerry Zandstra (JZ) – Senior Director of LearningLonna Jobson (LJ) – Project Lead and Instructional Designer (JZ) We hear from Learning and Development (L &D) teams and Instructional Designers all the time about this topic. Let’s lay the groundwork by first defining the role. What is a Subject Matter Expert (SME)? And why is this