Travis Smith

ROI Training: An Essential for All Instructional Designers

Training

Not too long ago I began my ROI certification with the ROI Institute. There, I learned probably some of the best instructional design, even organizational development, skills I'll ever need to use. The way I see it, many organizations have training as an under-utilized necessary but dubious department. Really, if you could press them and they would be honest, I bet in many companies you'll find it as a "necessary evil," or a black hole of money/spending, or a department in the wild with no ... Read More

Training Mantra: Your Failure to Plan Does Not Constitute an Emergency for Me! Or Does It?

Leadership

I love this saying! "Your Failure to Plan Does Not Constitute an Emergency for Me!" My parents used to say this to me all the time, mainly because of my lack of responsibility. However, when I think about this saying in my current job, I cannot help but to think that this is so true. However, I am learning that this cannot always be enforced, especially when supervisors, managers, department heads, etc. promise to deliver things with extremely unreasonable timelines. Some people's behavioral ... Read More