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Happy New Year everyone! I hope your 2017 has started off well.
I’ve been back at work 5 weeks now and the quiet time has allowed me to put in place some epic plans for 2017 as well as create an elearning product line that will revolutionise the cost of elearning in New Zealand. Imagine engaging, customised elearning modules from $1,900. This will be a game changer in custom content development. Check out our new product 19 slides for further details. | | For those who haven’t planned their professional development for 2017, make sure you check out our events calendar and mentoring programme, with the highlight being the eLearnz conference in Auckland on 1-2 August with Nigel Paine back as MC.
So make sure you save the date and get your budget approved early. With picking up our first large Australian client last year, we are also taking eLearnz eLab to Sydney on 8-9 August which I am sure will have a lot of learnings! | | | | Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for a full list of our 2017 events. Our first workshop of the year is Designing Engaging eLearning on Thursday 16th March.
We have 5 Cyber Chats with lead learning on the hot topics and trends for 2017. All are overseas speakers who are leaders in their field. These will be followed up with face to face Tech Talks (showcase events) in Auckland and Wellington. This allows us to see what leading edge design and development is happening in NZ. The first Cyber Chat is 21 February on Micro Learning, and in March we will share what can be done with Artificial Intelligence and a free app to feed micro learning to staff.
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Our first event in 2017 is with Donald H Taylor on Micro Learning, what it is and why it is important. When I saw that he also had a one-minute, one-question poll to L&D professionals world-wide with one simple question: What will be hot in workplace L&D in 2017?, I was keen to know what Kiwis thought. When I contacted Donald, he had 9 responses! Wow. So I got busy in our community and on social media. Just on closing, another 113 kiwis had responded. Donald will share the results at the Micro Learning Cyber chat on 21st Feb (this was a hot trend in 2016 driven by North America).
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We have also launched our new Ask an L&D Expert portal for the industry to ask experts as well as download and upload free resources. I have added some of my favourites and would love you to do the same. Leave us a note too.
Click here to access Ask an L&D Expert. You will need to click the ‘New User’ button on the top left hand of the page to register first.
Once logged on:
Float over the  icon (top left) Ask an expert button  Or contribute button 
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I thought this year would be quieter on the travel front, but I am off to Johannesburg in a few weeks time! I was appointed the Auckland City leader for the Entrepreneurs Institute, and the training is at their Entrepreneurs resort, right on the edge of a game park. So look forward to some great photos in next month's newsletter! I’ll also be doing a bit of a side trip to Dubai to meet with our Docebo team too, so the start of the year has gone off with a bang!
And speaking of Bloom, these 5 years have flown by so we are having a Cocktail Party on Thursday 16th March to celebrate (please email Nicki for an invite).
Starting off as a recruitment business, and several business partners later, today we are an innovative, professional learning technologies business. Our official NZ partnership with Docebo LMS (which was just voted best corporate LMS in the world by PC Mag) is our cornerstone product. Docebo speaks for itself, and clients are growing fast in New Zealand with just under 20 companies using it. We aim to add another 20 by the end of the year. So if you don't have an LMS or are thinking of changing, download our LMS requirements rating checklist which you can use to give to potential vendors.
DOCEBO NEWS
There’s no surprise we are proud official NZ partners. Docebo’s impressive growth and product innovation has just been recognised in the 2017 Fosway 9-Grid™.
CEO of Fosway Group David Wilson says: “This positive momentum has been achieved in parallel with significant product development. It is encouraging to see this commitment to evolving both its solution capability and the customer experience.”
You can read more here.
TECH TOOL REVIEW 
The tool I have really loved using over the last month is one I can’t share as it is part of our showcase in March. A no cost app, that uses artificial intelligence to distribute ongoing micro learning to staff. Very exciting. Instead, I share an app and a technique for super busy people.
| | My mentor, Roger Hamilton from the Entrepreneurs Institute teaches us to have a ‘not to do now’ list.
Often stress in our work comes form switching ‘frequencies’ of work. Working on a spreadsheet, to talking to a customer, to working on your project plan milestones etc etc etc, often in the space of an hour. All of these activities require a different ‘energy’. Focused detail on spreadsheets (steel), happy and upbeat with customers (blaze), time and process focused on milestones (tempo).
So what I have done is set up my weeks around different frequencies as you can see from the Tick Tick screen capture to the right.
| | | | SO when a client asks for a meeting, I usually tell them I am available on a Thursday or Friday. 80% of the the time this works well for them too. I do all my numbers (profit and loss, detailed promo planning etc) on a Monday. It’s called Steel Monday and the team know to stay away, because I am STEELY! As seen by this unsolicited Slack message (another great app!). | | | | So what do I do if I get an email from our accountant? Deal with it straight away? No, it goes into Tick Tick to deal with on Monday. Now obviously this is the ideal and it doesn't always work out this way, but 80/20….
Of course, if you are just looking for a multi device, to do list, Tick Tick works for that too:) | | This month we have not one but two give aways.
The first is an elearning storyboard which uses the Gagne model to ensure highly engaging elearning. Download here.
The second is for those people considering an LMS, or considering changing their LMS. We have a handy requirements check list where you can indicate essential and nice to have functionality and each vendor can tick yes or no whether that requirement can be provided. Download here.
WHO'S AVAILABLE
With over 5 years in the business of learning solutions, recruitment and elearning, Bloom are specialists in the L&D industry. As a result we have a vast network of talented L&D professionals whom we can recommend. We know who is actively looking in the L&D market. And we also know those who aren’t actively looking, but are still open to new opportunities.
Enjoy this selection of L&D Professionals who are looking for opportunities right now.
Please email us or phone Rustica on 021 766 372 to discuss your L&D staffing requirements. We have a 10% fee for permanent placements, running through to the end of February as well as a special contractor rate of $85+gst per hour!
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Micro Learning Webinar - Tuesday 21 February, 8am-9am Micro Learning, what is it and why is it important. Showcase on who is using what tools to create Micro Learning in New Zealand. Donald H Taylor will also share the results of his What's Hot in the L&D Workplace in 2017 survey results with us. To register: Click this link Register as a new user (if you have not registered before) Login (if you have registered before) Please email Nicki if you need help registering for the webinar.
Bloom 5 Year Celebration and Exciting Product Launch - Thursday 16th March
In 2012 I founded Bloom as I saw a need to provide companies with lower cost elearning, and using the contractor model to create elearning certainly did this. 5 years later we are proud of our place in the market, our relationships with learning leaders around the world that we bring to New Zealand to share their expertise and trends, and our partnerships with blue chip companies such as Docebo.
Join us to celebrate and to be the first to hear of the exciting new elearning product that dramatically reduces the cost of the development of elearning. Drinks and nibbles served from 5.30pm on Thursday 16th March. Email Nicki for your invite.
Designing Engaging eLearning - eID Workshop - Thursday 16th March Designed for beginner to intermediate eLearning Instructional Designers who create eLearning using rapid authoring tools. This is a practical course combining learning frameworks, how the brain works, scoping and storyboarding using a cloud based authoring tool to create a branched eLearning scenario.
You will be given templates to use immediately back at the workplace.
Please email Nicki to register your interest.
Thursday 23rd February Thursday 6th April eLearning beyond SCORM - xAPI Thursday 15th June Using Augmented and Virtual Reality in learning settings Tuesday 5th September
Tech Talks
Face to face showcases following on from Cyber Chats. $29 per session includes a light breakfast. Why Micro Learning is huge and how to be a part of it Wednesday 8th March - Wellington Thursday 9th March - Auckland Retaining work based knowledge of the ageing workforce Wednesday 10th May - Wellington Thursday 11th May - Auckland eLearning beyond SCORM - xAPI Wednesday 5th July - Wellington Thursday 6th July - Auckland Using Augmented and Virtual Reality in learning settings Wednesday 27th September - Wellington Thursday 28th September - Auckland
Docebo Users Group - Wellington - 8th March Docebo Users Group - Auckland - 4th August
Articulate Storyline 2 Training Workshop
Dates in May and October TBA
A highly interactive, two day workshop with an emphasis on the implementation of gamification techniques throughout a rapid build using Storyline 2. After experimenting with some of the more common functions, you will be challenged to work on some more complex exercises covering number variables, state changes and interdependent interactions.
The workshop will be tailored to your level and needs and you will be given resources to use immediately back at the workplace.
Facilitated by Anthony Henderson, rated as one of the best speakers at eLearnz eLab.
Instructional Design Workshops
Wed-Thur 17th & 18th May
Wed-Thur 13th & 14th September
Designed for new and intermediate Instructional Designers who want to review a piece of their own learning material against best practice instructional design methodology. Alternatively, you could work on a specific training intervention that needs to be created in the future.
You will be given templates to use immediately back at the workplace.
eLearnz Conference Auckland 2017 - 1st & 2nd August
eLearnz is a celebration of the latest in learning trends, technology, eLearning and design, with the best international keynote speakers. MC'd by Nigel Paine, you can expect an inspiring two days of learning, fun and networking.
Please contact us if you are interested in sponsorship or exhibiting at eLearnz.eLearnz eLab Auckland 2017 - 3rd August
eLab keeps L&D Professionals up-to-date with the latest in learning tools and technology. Trends move so quickly in our digital age and if you are not informed you risk being left behind.
A series of 4 mini workshops, with the focus on the latest in low/no cost digital learning trends, technology and design. You will work with global and local leaders during these hands on sessions where you will create your own learning pieces.
You'll go away with up-to-date training methods that you can put into practice immediately back at your organisation and pass along to your team.
Our MC is Nigel Paine who will also present a keynote. Platinum ticket holders will participate in an exclusive Q&A with Nigel.
eLearnz eLab Sydney 2017 - 8th & 9th August
After a successful eLearnz eLab in Auckland this year we are taking eLab across the ditch to Sydney next year.
Learning Trends 2017-2020 - Thursday 19th October
Bloom Christmas Party - Wednesday 29th November
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