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Last week NextThought team members got to meet our wonderful Amazon clients face-to-face at their beautiful driver training facility in Denver. We experienced pillars of their training program as we partner together to reimagine what’s possible for them. In case you’re wondering . . . -Yes, they practice walking on slippery surfaces -Yes, we became Delivery Drivers in the VR -Yes, the new Rivian EVs are outstanding -Yes, they delivered the fun, same-day #Learninganddevelopment #eLearning

One big reason animated explainer videos have become immensely popular for organizations? Versatility.? ? The good news? Animation does?all the hard work?and can illustrate a concept elegantly while engaging your audience at a price that won’t break budgets. ? But not all animation is created equal. See engaging examples of tiered-animation that gets results no matter the budget > https://lnkd.in/g_PiD4xh

Short-form videos are ruling the day in training, social media, and marketing. And for good reason. ? BUT long-form video still has critical roles to play in informing your audience. See engaging short vs long-form videos here: https://lnkd.in/gGmjktUw ? So, when should you use one over the other? ? We answer below ?? ? The Power of Short-Form Video 1. Making big concepts manageable.??Need to?break down big ideas into bite-sized chunks? Quick, 1–5 minute videos help learners stay focused and retain more.? 2. Getting to the point:?Short videos are relentlessly efficient. They’re perfect for quick refreshers, intros to products, and helpful summaries. ?? 3. Snackable: Short videos have clear learning goals so that learners can consume one after another without fatiguing. One potato chip leads to another. ? When to Go Long-Form? 1. Deep Dives & Context:?Long-form videos (5 mins+) shine when explaining complex topics, maneuvers, or multi-step demonstrations.? ?? 2. Storytelling & Case Studies: Want to explore a real-life case study or a process from start to finish? Long-form lets you tell the full story, illustrate key lessons, and show decision-making in action. ?? 3. Scenario-based learning: When scenarios are acted out to show decision-making consequences, a longer format ensures that learners see the full arc of actions and results, promoting critical thinking and application. ? See engaging short and long-form examples: https://lnkd.in/gGmjktUw

Animated explainer videos are gaining traction for one simple reason: versatility. Here’s a breakdown of animation styles to consider for your next project. And plenty of examples > https://lnkd.in/g_PiD4xh 1. Low-Complexity Animation Incorporates stock visuals with high-quality voiceover and on-brand graphics—ideal for straightforward storytelling. 2. Medium-Complexity Animation Offers more customization, like unique characters and brand-specific scenes, perfect for showcasing specific events or products. 3. High-Complexity Animation Think limitless creativity: custom characters, dramatic animations, and vibrant, branded visuals for maximum engagement. Bonus: Animation + Live Action A hybrid approach can combine animation with live-action footage, adding dynamic visuals to bring complex topics to life. Each level of animation serves a purpose—choose what fits your message and goals. See 18 examples so you know which is best for your next project > https://lnkd.in/g_PiD4xh

What can humans do in 3 seconds? ?? Strangers make a first impression. ?? 0 to 60 mph in a sports car. ?? Learners can get expert-level feedback on real-job scenarios with our AI-Coach tool. Try our free AI-Coach demo today and see what you learn in . . . 3 seconds. Try it now > https://lnkd.in/gKgeeW5Y

For employees, sometimes training feels like all theory and no action. Have you tried our AI-Coach yet? > https://lnkd.in/gKgeeW5Y It bridges the training gap by putting your people in real-world scenarios and provides detailed feedback to their verbal or written responses–in 3 seconds. ??♂? Meaningful practice.? ?? Expert feedback.? ?? Improved results. No theory, all action. That’s how employees learn faster and more effectively. Try out our Demo and see for yourself. (No email needed). We can customize nearly any scenario for your organization. Try it now > https://lnkd.in/gKgeeW5Y

Good tutorials orient learners like maps orient explorers. So we created one for our AI-Coach Demo site, which lets you experience what it’s like for our AI tool to grade and provide expert feedback to real-life training scenarios. Imagine how we can customize it to fit your org’s training needs. Watch, then try the demo yourself (totally free today) > https://lnkd.in/gKgeeW5Y

Soft skills are notoriously difficult to train. They take . . . ? Intuition. ? Composure. ? Exposure. ? A problem-solving framework. It can take years to be proficient. But . . . how can you accelerate soft skills training for new hires? Two ways: 1. Meaningful practice 2. Expert coaching With NextThought’s AI-Coach tool, now employees can dramatically accelerate their training by practicing real scenarios and receiving expert feedback within . . . 3 seconds. And remember, we can customize it to nearly any scenario your organization may want to train. Don’t believe it? Try it yourself now (no email needed) > https://lnkd.in/gKgeeW5Y

Are your employees trained on de-escalation or customer service skills like this example? This is a free scenario on our AI-Coach Demo. How would you handle this confrontation? Try the de-escalation scenario now (no email address needed). And see how our AI-Coach grades and provides personalized feedback to YOUR response. Try it yourself now > https://lnkd.in/gKgeeW5Y

Training is taking too long. Employees want it faster and more effective. How can you make both a reality? Our AI-Coach lets employees verbally respond to a scenario and then grades and personalizes feedback to make them better–in 3 seconds flat ?? Now training is faster and more effective. Try our free AI-Coach today to quickly improve difficult soft skills, in just one use. And get actionable feedback within . . . 3 seconds (Seriously.) See it to believe it. Try it yourself now > https://lnkd.in/gKgeeW5Y