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At Speexx, we are more than 130 people who share a goal to bring the best online language learning experience to users in large organizations worldwide. We are proud to help millions of people understand each other better every day. If you have a passion for languages, cutting-edge learning technology and the future of education, the Speexx Exchange blog is for you.
Top Traits Speexx Channel Partners Have in Common
Despite our mission to improve communication skills across borders, we know that there are times when we can’t do everything alone. That’s where our Channel Partners come into play. If you value effective communication and you’re interested in becoming a Speexx Channel Partner, keep on reading to learn what top qualities our successful Channel Partners have in common.
Turbocharging Soft Skills to Drive Performance Among Teams
In a bid to drive enhanced performance, companies are shifting from top-down hierarchies to flatter structures with cross-functional teams. According to research from Deloitte, “the shift from hierarchies to cross-functional teams is well underway. Our data shows that adopting team structures improves organizational performance for those that have made the journey; organizations that have not risk falling further behind.” More than half of respondents to Deloitte’s survey (53%) report a significant improvement in performance after switching to a team-based model of working.
How to Track the Success of Your Organization’s Learning Initiatives
The adoption of cloud infrastructure has led to a proliferation of learning management systems (LMSs) and tools geared toward catering to an ever-evolving workforce. From compliance to corporate language training, learning and development is a cornerstone of many organizations’ people strategy. It’s no wonder the global LMS market is booming. In 2018, the market was reportedly worth more than $5 billion, and it’s projected to grow exponentially during the next decade.
What Learning in the Flow of Life Means for L&D
A new term has arrived on the digital learning and HR scene – ‘’learning in the flow of life’’ - a concept coined by Deloitte and used to describe the ease by which a person might be able to gain new knowledge or skills during his or her quotidian routine. This is a recurring theme in the workplace as training and L&D has become a top priority for many modern organizations. But what does this new term, “learning in the flow of life,” really mean, and how can it help to achieve continuous learning on the job and throughout our daily lives?
Lessons from the Anthropology of Learning
A recent study - “The Future of Jobs” - from The World Economic Forum (WEF), reveals that over half the global workforce will require significant up-skilling and re-skilling by 2024. This is unsurprising, given the rapid rate of technological and business change. Yet, viewing these findings alongside Harvard Business Publishing’s “2018 State of Leadership Development” report – which found that 80% of both L&D and business leaders believe organisations need more innovation in their approach to talent development.
Don’t Fall Behind: Align an LXP With Your LMS
Like “artificial intelligence,” the term “Learning Experience Platform” (LXP) has become a buzzword that companies are clamoring to associate with. Indeed, at Learning Technologies UK this last February, most vendors exhibiting claimed to fall under, or offer services related to this category. So, why is LXP important, and why should you start taking it seriously?
Under the Hood: AI at Speexx
At Speexx, AI is not merely a buzzword: We have long understood that the one-size-fits-all product of the past is not ideal; everyone learns at different speeds, begins learning at different levels, and has unique, individual preferences when it comes to how they’d like to learn
How to (Intrinsically) Motivate Learning in Your Organization
Speexx recently enjoyed a Masterclass Webinar hosted by Cambridge Assessment English’s Global Product Strategy Manager, Ian Cawley. The topic was learner motivation – specifically, how organizations can better motivate their employees to learn new skills, such as foreign languages.
Speexx Expert Webinars for HR and L&D
Speexx is all about Empowering Communication. We do not only blog we also host a wide range of webinars for different verticals and professions, featuring partners and expert Speexx trainers. Check out our upcoming sessions and save your seat. They are going fast.
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