When you begin a training project, you may be thinking about the organization's priorities that are driving the project. You may be thinking about the content you need to cover. You may be thinking about the moving pieces of implementation, or the technology the training will require. You may be thinking about any number of things - and these aren't bad things - but here's one thing I recommend.

I’m not a runner by nature. In fact, I only run because it helps me sleep better. And because I'm not a runner, sometimes I need a little extra motivation to lace up my running shoes. That's why I sign up for one or two 5ks each year. Those races give me something to work toward. And once I have a clear vision and goal for the race, I begin to schedule time for my practice runs and keep my activity levels up.

If you are working as a newly remote or hybrid team, you may have noticed new challenges arise. Even "normal" tasks like managing projects and communicating with staff look different and even feel uncomfortable at times.

And on top of that, your employees may be facing burnout as their work and home life have blended into one.

So how do we invest in our employees and make sure they have the skills and resources they need to thrive in this new environment?

You want your staff to perform well. You have an amazing mission, and you need a fully functioning, high-performing team to make an impact. But sometimes, our teams just aren’t meeting expectations, and we need a quick and easy hack to get them back on track.

Pinterest fails happen…it’s just a fact of life. But what do Pinterest fails and staff development have in common? Read more to find out.

A storyboard gives you the chance to clearly see and communicate your vision for the training. It allows you to make “messy” progress and get early buy-in from project sponsors and subject matter experts.