Resources

Developing a culture of strategic thinkers with Mary Rapaport

ETU — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:41:27 GMT

In this insightful podcast episode, we sit down with Mary Rapaport, the President of ATD Minneapolis and founder of The Strategic Playground, to explore the future of corporate training. The discussion focuses on how organizations can empower their workforce to become more strategic and forward-thinking. We delve into innovative approaches that go beyond traditional ways of building strategic thinking skills.

The conversation then shifts to the powerful impact of immersive learning and its ability to drive tangible results. Mary shares her expertise on how companies can leverage these engaging and interactive experiences to not only increase employee engagement but also ensure that learning translates into real-world application. From foundational concepts to practical applications, this episode provides a fresh look at how to build a smarter, more agile workforce through intentional and effective learning strategies.

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The value of virtual simulations for academic leadership development

ETU — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:06:01 GMT

ETU's Chief Product Officer, Conor Gaffney, and Thomas Lewis, Director of Learning Solutions, recently contributed an article to Academic Leader that focused on how academic institutions and their leaders can benefit from experiential simulations adopted as a professional development tool in higher education.

Immersed in learning: The neuroscience of scenario-based training

ETU — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:03:28 GMT

How do you create training that sticks? Most corporate learning is repetitive, unengaging, and doesn’t grab the attention of the learner. This leads to underperforming teams, and widespread problems across an entire organization.

Why experiential learning is a game-changer for corporate training

ETU — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

In today's fast-paced business world, traditional training methods often fall short. Your team needs to do more than just understand concepts; they need to apply them, adapt to change, and lead with confidence. This is where experiential, immersive learning comes in.

Forget dry lectures and passive online modules. We're talking about hands-on, realistic simulations that allow your employees to practice critical skills in a safe, engaging environment. And while this approach has proven invaluable in higher education, its benefits for corporate learning are even more profound.

ETUCreate sim showcase: Build smarter simulations, faster

ETU — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:43:17 GMT

Join ETU and TrainingIndustry for a special preview of ETU's AI-powered simulation authoring tool, launching later this year. Now with ETUCreate, you can author simulations in minutes. Our powerful platform enables learning and development (L&D) teams to rapidly build, launch and iterate simulations, accelerating skill development and giving you the data to prove return on investment.

During this showcase, the ETU team will introduce ETUCreate and demonstrate how learning teams are using AI to build immersive, scenario-based simulations. You’ll see how ETUCreate empowers non-technical users to create high-impact training experiences that are adaptive, measurable and scalable — helping organizations upskill faster, reduce risk and align learning with real business outcomes.

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The state of L&D with Adam Stedham

ETU — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:42:21 GMT

In a recent podcast, ETU CEO Phill Miller and former GP Strategies CEO Adam Stedham discussed the dynamic evolution of learning and development (L&D) over the past two decades. Adam, with 25+ years in the space, highlighted how L&D has moved beyond basic skills-based training and compliance to focus on developing comprehensive competencies and nurturing well-rounded employees capable of navigating constant change.

AI and immersive technology are democratizing scenario-based learning

ETU — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:14:53 GMT

ETU's CEO Phil Miller, Conor Gaffney, Chief Product Officer, and East Apthorp, Chief Marketing Officer, recently were interviewed by Alan Mellish, Principal Analyst for Brandon Hall Group, to explore how AI and immersive technology are democratizing scenario-based learning.

Resources | Three steps for building a simulation learning program

ETU — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:22:41 GMT

Virtual learning has entered a new era. As AI, automation, and digital collaboration reshape the workplace, corporate learning must evolve alongside it. The most in-demand capabilities are skills like critical thinking, empathy, and leadership. Of course, building them requires more than passive eLearning content. It demands immersive, scalable learning that delivers real behavior change.

AI anxiety to innovation: Psychological safety in times of tech change

ETU — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:41:27 GMT

AI continues to drastically transform job roles and functions, and many employees are, understandably, anxious about what this constant upheaval could mean for their careers. L&D leaders can help alleviate these concerns by actively cultivating psychologically safe environments that foster open communication, leading to increased resilience and adaptability. The right workplace environment allows employees to view AI not as a force that will replace their jobs, but as a tool that will help them innovate at a higher level when leveraged effectively.

Sample an ETU simulation

ETU — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:24:19 GMT

How would you react if you had to respond to a team worried about layoffs? Would you choose words that help...or hurt?

ETU's immersive simulations provide a realistic, safe place for learners to explore different approaches to difficult situations.