Emergency services omnipresent

in many culture. Due to the special collaboration of paid staff and

volunteers, this industry has specific needs to be fulfilled with digital

training. Jane Crawley, IMC Project Manager Learning Solutions, is not just an

expert in e-learning but has also extensive experience within the emergency

services industry. In this podcast episode, we will discuss what this industry

makes so special when it comes to digital training and why the right training

can decide about life or death.

Greg Blackburn is a researcher, published author and General Manager at IMC UK. His long-term experience has made him one of the strongest voices within the e-learning industry. In our latest podcast episode, Greg discusses the taxonomy of e-learning, an attempt to untangle e-learning for better measurement of success. In particular, choosing the right e-learning category and placing the focus on pedagogy before deciding on technology will give companies a better chance of a successful outcome in the long-term.

Michael Sprung is Head of Education at Generali in

Austria. In our new podcast episode he talks about the new Insurance

Distribution Directive (IDD) in the EU. He reveals how Generali has implemented

IDD and why he sees the new regulations as an opportunity to take a closer look

at the subject of further training.

While training within an organisation can be delivered in many forms, like

face-to-face training or long e-learning modules, small micro-learning nuggets are

becoming increasingly popular. They support the learners on the spot and

effectively empower them to do their job with improved performance. In this

interview, IMC expert Enda Eames outlines how this empowerment can lead to increased

competitive advantage and why small microlearning nuggets won’t replace generic

e-learning in future.

Sarah Hillmann, E-learning Consultant in Melbourne, discussing gamifying the user experience. Sarah has strong project management and e-learning experience, allowing her to conduct highly effective digital training sessions. Her focus on gamification and the effect it has on users make her a valuable expert on that topic. She believes that gamification can change the context of learning and present it in a fun and playful environment that provide the learner with a feeling of mastery.

In our

first interview, we are featuring Natalya Welch¸ IMC Learning Solutions Consultant in Singapore.