People, Power, & Performance Blog

Evaluating Training Effectiveness: It's More Complex Than You Think

Evaluating Training Effectiveness: It's More Co...

Richard Sites

Evaluating training effectiveness goes beyond simple metrics like test scores or completion rates. These traditional measures offer neat numbers but often fail to capture real-world impact—whether learners apply skills, adapt...

Evaluating Training Effectiveness: It's More Co...

Richard Sites

Evaluating training effectiveness goes beyond simple metrics like test scores or completion rates. These traditional measures offer neat numbers but often fail to capture real-world impact—whether learners apply skills, adapt...

The Myth of Uniformity in Instructional Design

The Myth of Uniformity in Instructional Design

Richard Sites

Traditional instructional design clings to a flawed myth: learners are uniform. Research proves otherwise—outcomes vary widely across demographics and experiences—yet we churn out one-size-fits-all training for efficiency’s sake. This approach...

The Myth of Uniformity in Instructional Design

Richard Sites

Traditional instructional design clings to a flawed myth: learners are uniform. Research proves otherwise—outcomes vary widely across demographics and experiences—yet we churn out one-size-fits-all training for efficiency’s sake. This approach...

AI in Instructional Design: Powerful Tools, but Humans Still Essential

AI in Instructional Design: Powerful Tools, but...

Richard Sites

AI is transforming instructional design, offering faster workflows, personalized learning, and automated content creation. But it’s not flawless—far from it. AI can churn out biased, inaccurate, or misleading outputs, reflecting...

AI in Instructional Design: Powerful Tools, but...

Richard Sites

AI is transforming instructional design, offering faster workflows, personalized learning, and automated content creation. But it’s not flawless—far from it. AI can churn out biased, inaccurate, or misleading outputs, reflecting...

Are We Over-Engineering Instructional Design?

Are We Over-Engineering Instructional Design?

Richard Sites

Instructional design education often misses the mark on real-world effectiveness, prioritizing rigid frameworks over the messy, human nature of workplace learning. Dr. Luke Hobson’s research reveals that while structured methods...

Are We Over-Engineering Instructional Design?

Richard Sites

Instructional design education often misses the mark on real-world effectiveness, prioritizing rigid frameworks over the messy, human nature of workplace learning. Dr. Luke Hobson’s research reveals that while structured methods...

The Single Greatest Force Multiplier: Good Management

The Single Greatest Force Multiplier: Good Mana...

Richard Sites

Instructional designers often focus on complex training for frontline employees, neglecting the critical role of effective management. While detailed curricula improve skills temporarily, performance plateaus without strong leadership. Exceptional managers—who...

The Single Greatest Force Multiplier: Good Mana...

Richard Sites

Instructional designers often focus on complex training for frontline employees, neglecting the critical role of effective management. While detailed curricula improve skills temporarily, performance plateaus without strong leadership. Exceptional managers—who...

Instructional Design Innovation is About People

Instructional Design Innovation is About People

Richard Sites

The myth in instructional design is that innovation hinges on cutting-edge technology and novel processes. However, true innovation lies in creating human-centered experiences that resonate with learners, SMEs, and stakeholders....

Instructional Design Innovation is About People

Richard Sites

The myth in instructional design is that innovation hinges on cutting-edge technology and novel processes. However, true innovation lies in creating human-centered experiences that resonate with learners, SMEs, and stakeholders....