Tune in as Randy Bowman, President and CEO of IACET, and co-host, Mike Veny, CEO of Mike Veny, Inc., an IACET Accredited Provider, speak with Brian Washburn, author of the new book "Instructional Design on a Shoestring." Brian outlines his approach to applying the ADDIE model and Build-Borrow-Buy methodology to instructional design projects with limited resources. He shares quick tips, shortcuts, and case studies on how to develop quality training events even when budgets are tight. The discussion covers strategies and best practices for overcoming common challenges instructional designers face due to constraints on capital and time. Brian also provides advice for new designers feeling overwhelmed by restrictions and offers his vision for the future of the field.

Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, and co-host, Mike Veny, CEO of Mike Veny, Inc., an IACET Accredited Provider, speak with Matt Foran, co-founder of Simple Movement eLearning and founder of the skills assessment platform KnowMeQ. They discuss trends in upskilling and reskilling, and creating a culture of lifelong learning. Matt emphasizes taking a strengths-based, whole-person approach to understanding the complex skills individuals possess beyond just test scores. You'll also hear about how AI can play a role in career mapping if partnered with human guidance. 

Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, and co-host, Mike Veny, CEO of Mike Veny, Inc., an IACET Accredited Provider, interview Tamiko Ogburn, Manager of Learning, Design, and Organizational Effectiveness for the City of Detroit. Tamiko shares insights on building a quality training organization as an accreditation manager. She also discusses key factors in curriculum development, including aligning with organizational goals, managing the accreditation process, and fostering innovation. Tune in to hear practical strategies and inspiration for individuals looking to improve their training organizations on the path to accreditation.

Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, and co-host, Mike Veny, CEO of Mike Veny, Inc., an IACET Accredited Provider, interview Dr. James E. Willis, Professor at the University of Indianapolis, and Meghan Conan, Program Manager of Live Training at ASTM International, as they discuss digital badges. Discover what digital badges are and their importance for training providers. Dr. Willis and Meghan also discuss security considerations, accessibility, and the role of IACET in the digital badging ecosystem. They also share their thoughts about what a world that learns better could look like with wider digital badge adoption.

Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, and co-host, Mike Veny, CEO of Mike Veny, Inc., an IACET Accredited Provider, interview Kevin Perry, an expert on learning assessments and Chair of the IACET Standards Development Committee. Kevin shares insights on why assessments are crucial for measuring learning outcomes, provides examples of different assessment methods, and offers tips for writing valid and reliable test questions. Discover the importance of aligning assessments to learning goals, as well as techniques to make their assessments more effective. Kevin also discusses key findings from reviewing IACET Accredited Provider applications regarding their use of assessments.

Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, and co-host, Mike Veny, CEO of Mike Veny, Inc., an IACET Accredited Provider, sit down with Dr. Norina Columbaro, Director of Talent and Organizational Development for Performance for Life Consulting, LLC. Norena discusses the crucial role of needs analysis in designing effective training programs. Discover what a needs analysis is, why it's important, and how the process may evolve with emerging trends like AI. You'll also hear about how to create an inclusive, accessible learning experience that connects ideas and drives change.

Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, and co-host, Mike Veny, CEO of Mike Veny, Inc., an IACET Accredited Provider, sit down with Julie Strecker, Dean of Accreditation and Compliance for the Art of Education University. Julie discusses how organizations can measure their effectiveness and the steps needed to develop a data collection and data management plan. Julie also shares her thoughts on the difference between measuring the effectiveness of training for learners versus measuring effectiveness for a training organization or department.       

Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, and co-host, Mike Veny, CEO of Mike Veny, Inc., an IACET Accredited Provider, sit down with Dr. Kristin Beasley, clinical psychologist, trainer, speaker, and certified IPEC Coach. Dr. Beasley is also CEO/President of Leave a Lifeprint Academy, an IACET Accredited Provider, and in the episode, she reveals why she decided to pursue accreditation and the one thing she wishes she had known prior to starting the accreditation process. She also discusses details about her unique training model and how things have changed for the people she served since becoming accredited. 

Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, is joined by Shannon Lockwood, Founder and CEO of Lockwood Collaborative and IACET's event planner, to discuss IACET's 2023 4th Annual Continuing Education and Training Conference. Shannon shares her journey into event planning, her unique philosophy in crafting experiences, and the challenges and triumphs she encountered while orchestrating this year's conference. Shannon reveals how she fosters meaningful connections among attendees through strategic breaks, networking dinners, and cutting-edge tools like the Whova App. She also discusses the theme for this year's conference (Accreditation in Action!) and shares her vision for a world that learns better through interconnected ideas and impactful events.

Ena Primous and Delaney King sit down with Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, and co-host, Mike Veny, CEO of Mike Veny, Inc., an IACET Accredited Provider, to discuss the importance of linking adult learning theories in practice with designing for and teaching adult learners. Discover what makes someone a subject matter expert (SME) and some of the biggest mistakes instructional designers make when it comes to working with SME's. You'll hear about how to coach SME's into becoming facilitators and learn details about the APATTA course.