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This is an affordable way to learn from experts you would never be in a position to bring in.

multiple locations can study together and consider the friendship and comradery an amazing bonus. 5. When you provide employees with access to resources, not only will they feel like they are gaining value from their relationship with their employer, but they will also be empowered to develop their profes- sional skills (e.g., lunch-and-learn programs that also offer continuing education).

6. Funding online training will multiply the value of in-person training by generating employee practices that will produce tangible results. As this is usually a fraction of the cost of in-person training, more asso- ciates can benefit from the knowledge. 7. Workforces in companies are often spread across a wide area, and it may not be convenient or finan- cially sustainable to send representatives from each area to a conference or training. Some managers are incorporating segments of the well-prepared and well-presented content from nationally known experts into their staff meetings. Many small companies in Canada that provide company retreats build online training modules into their agendas. Again, this is an

affordable way to learn from experts you would never be in a position to bring in. 8. Employees can access the online training at times and in locations that are convenient and prac- tical for them. As many online programs are very well produced and have a “gamified” feel to them, employees are more likely to watch on their mobile devices on their own time.

When your employees, your colleagues, your man- agers, or executives experience presentations, it is important for them to have opportunities to revisit the training. The impact of having quality online training available cannot be underestimated. Just like learning to tie shoelaces, being able to revisit those lessons through virtual online training can make all the difference in whether those skills are imbedded and become skills that have a powerful and enduring impact for your company.

Patricia Fripp is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, presentation skills expert, and creator of the innovative virtual training www.FrippVT.com on powerful, persuasive presentations. Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine wrote that the sixth best way to invest in your career is to learn presentation skills from Pa- tricia Fripp. Become a great presenter; take a training trial at www.frippvt.com.

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