Author Archives: Ron Zamir

 

Creative Partnerships for Performance and Learning Development

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On a recent customer visit with one of our directors, I was struck once again by how each project we undertake is a learning experience, not just for our customers but for our team here at Allen. We take away … Continue reading →

 
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 Comment
 

Systems Training With Ron Zamir

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In the first of a series of video blogs, Ron Zamir discusses the training challenges facing companies and their software integrators as they roll out large software systems designed to transform the way they do business.

 
Monday, October 31st, 2011 Comment
 

Déjà Vu In The Work of System and ERP Training

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Life never gets boring in our industry. Even after over two decades of working as a trainer, I’m still surprised how resistant to change we can be… Recently, Allen completed an 8 month long study of the systemic Instructional gaps … Continue reading →

 
Thursday, October 20th, 2011 2 Comments
 

Introducing DesignJot, the first iPad app for training professionals

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  If you’ve seen me speak or read my blogs recently, you know I’ve whole-heartedly joined the tablet revolution and I consider myself somewhat of an iPad power-user. I’ve spent a lot of time exploring ways this revolution in technology … Continue reading →

 
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 5 Comments
 

Is The iPad Right For Your Training?

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As the popularity of the iPad and other tablets continues to rise, instructional designers and corporate training professionals are experimenting with ways to utilize this transformative, new technology for their training initiatives. But, as we’ve discovered through our own foray … Continue reading →

 
Monday, June 27th, 2011 2 Comments
 

Mouse pads for iPads?

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Giving away mousepads for the iPad? Yes, it’s an oxymoron. But for Allen it made the perfect tchotchke at our first workshop on learning design for the iPad. This bit of kitsch provided a tactile juxtaposition of how tablet technology … Continue reading →

 
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 3 Comments
 

No Time For A Comprehensive Needs Analysis? Here is the ANSWER.

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The rapid pace of business often makes the traditional needs assessment impractical. Companies sometimes aren’t willing, or are unable, to spend the excessive amounts of hours and resources on comprehensive needs studies as part of their change management initiatives. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

 
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 2 Comments
 

Allen Asks “Can Corporations Do More With Less?”

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With post-recession unemployment still at a high 8.9%, many corporations are finding it necessary to retool their operations to account for fewer employees.  Consequentially, employees are requiring a broader set of skills and knowledge in order to meet their increased … Continue reading →

 
Friday, March 4th, 2011 Comment
 

Working in Utah, It’s Not What You Think

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Utah is becoming increasingly recognized as a “mecca for learning and creative talent” in the U.S. Allison is one of many clients who have complete confidence in our ability to deliver creative, elegant, well-executed solutions using best-in-class project-management tools and processes. Continue reading →

 
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 Comment
 

Brandon Hall Thinks Allen is Golden

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While other people in San Francisco on Thursday night were riding trolleys, snapping pictures of Alcatraz, spitting off the Golden Gate Bridge, and not eating Happy Meals, Allen’s Marty Newey spent his time in San Francisco getting a much nicer … Continue reading →

 
Monday, November 8th, 2010 1 Comment