Finding the Optimal Length for Online Corporate eLearning

By |2025-04-29T08:03:35-06:00April 28th, 2025|Blog/News, eLearning, Microlearning, Todd's Blog, Training, Xcelus|

How Long Is Too Long? Finding the Optimal Length for Online Corporate Training Modules In today's fast-paced corporate environment, attention spans are dwindling, making it crucial to design online training modules that are both engaging and concise. But what is the ideal length for a training module? And how can organizations effectively deliver longer content without losing learner engagement? Optimal online training Length Backed by Research: Studies consistently show that shorter modules enhance learner engagement and retention. For instance: [...]

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Compliance Training – One Size Doesn’t Fit All

By |2026-03-10T13:38:16-06:00April 21st, 2025|Blog/News, Code of Conduct Training, Compliance Blog, Culture of Compliance, FCPA / Anti-bribery, Todd's Blog, Training, Xcelus|

Compliance Training - One Size Doesn't Fit All Why High-Risk Roles Need Deeper Compliance Training Introduction Not all jobs carry the same compliance risk. Yet many companies treat compliance training as a universal one-size-fits-all solution—one annual Code of Conduct course for everyone. While a broad baseline is critical for company-wide awareness, certain roles demand something more: deeper, more targeted training that addresses the real-world risks employees face in their day-to-day work. In short? If everyone's getting the same compliance [...]

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How Engaging Compliance Training Pays Off

By |2026-03-06T14:53:21-07:00April 8th, 2025|Blog/News, Code of Conduct Training, Compliance Blog, Culture of Compliance, eLearning, Todd's Blog|

How Engaging Compliance Training Pays Off As a Compliance Director at a mid-sized public company, you might sometimes feel like the "Chief Reminder Officer" – constantly nudging busy employees to finish their mandatory training. We get it: corporate compliance courses have a notorious reputation for being snooze-fests. But here's the good news: it doesn't have to be that way, and making compliance training more engaging isn't just a nice-to-have – it can protect your company's reputation and bottom line. Consider [...]

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What Compliance Training Can Learn from Marketing

By |2026-03-10T12:56:40-06:00January 16th, 2025|Blog/News, HIPAA, Leadership, Microlearning, Todd's Blog, Xcelus|

Training and Marketing: Lessons Training and Development Can Learn from Marketing Understanding what training can learn from marketing can help organizations design learning programs that reinforce key ideas over time rather than delivering information all at once. At first glance, training and marketing might seem like two very different fields with distinct purposes and methods. However, when you break them down, both disciplines share a common goal: they seek to influence behavior, reveal new information, and showcase the benefits [...]

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Ten Things That Keep Chief Compliance Officers Awake at Night 

By |2026-04-01T15:27:37-06:00January 5th, 2024|Blog/News, Compliance Blog, Culture of Compliance, Leadership, Todd's Blog, Training|

Ten Things That Keep Chief Compliance Officers Awake at Night  As the managing partner of a company that develops custom training courses, I have worked with many Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and their teams to develop compliance-related courses. One of the first questions I ask the CCO is: What keeps you awake at night, and how can we help you minimize those issues through employee training? What keeps you awake at night, and how can we help you minimize [...]

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The Importance of Leadership Succession Training – Ensuring Long-Term Success

By |2023-08-02T15:21:41-06:00August 2nd, 2023|Leadership, Todd's Blog, Training|

Introduction In today's dynamic business landscape, organizations face numerous challenges that require effective leadership at every level. However, many companies overlook a critical aspect of sustained success: leadership succession planning. By implementing a comprehensive leadership succession training program, companies can proactively develop and nurture the next generation of leaders, ensuring continuity, adaptability, and sustained growth. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of leadership succession training for employees and the company. Building a Pipeline of Talented Leaders [...]

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10 Crucial Compliance Training Topics Every Employee Should Know

By |2026-04-16T12:57:07-06:00May 17th, 2023|Code of Conduct Training, Compliance Blog, Culture of Compliance, Todd's Blog|

10 Essential Compliance Training Topics Every Employee Should Know What Are Compliance Training Topics? Compliance training topics include policies, laws, and ethical standards that employees must understand to follow company rules and regulatory requirements. These topics help employees recognize potential compliance risks, understand how to respond appropriately, and know when to report concerns. Most organizations cover a range of subjects depending on their industry, regulatory exposure, and operational risks. While every company’s compliance program is different, certain core topics [...]

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Adding Gamification to Your Compliance Training

By |2022-04-14T10:23:05-06:00April 4th, 2022|Blog/News, Compliance Blog, Todd's Blog|

Compliance training is essential, and while it's crucial for businesses, the reality is that it can be a bit monotonous. Gamification can breathe new life into compliance training. By making the experience more fun and interactive, you can keep employees engaged and motivated throughout the entire process. This article will discuss the benefits of gamification and how you can add it to your own compliance program.   What is gamification? Gamification is adding game-like elements to a task or [...]

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Advantages of Microlearning in Corporate Learning Programs

By |2022-02-02T10:04:10-07:00February 2nd, 2022|Code of Conduct Training, Compliance Blog, Culture of Compliance, Todd's Blog|

Advantages of Microlearning Modern companies need corporate training solutions that are easy for employers and employees. Microlearning-based training fits that bill. It is a somewhat new concept that organizations are slowly adapting in the hope of addressing today’s common learning challenges. Let’s discuss microlearning in the workplace and how corporate learning programs can benefit from bite-sized training delivery. What Is Microlearning? Microlearning is a way of learning that involves digesting short, focused nuggets of information. Rather than sitting down [...]

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What is Microlearning

By |2022-02-02T09:45:50-07:00January 5th, 2022|Microlearning, Todd's Blog|

Microlearning is especially ideal for acquiring, repeating, or refreshing knowledge.We all use microlearning daily. We do this, for example, when we do an internet search for the answer to a question about a DIY project, when we read an informative article, or when we watch an online tutorial video to learn how to change a guitar string. Microlearning can be text, video, infographic, or podcast, whatever the format; the goal of a microlearning event is to get the information we [...]

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