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6 Things Top Sales Training Programs Have In Common
Still, the pressure to show improved sales performance is high. If reps don't perform, 25% are either fired or quit every year. That's almost double the turnover rate for most organizations. Is bad sales training a part of the problem?
Through the years, we've seen our share of sales training that fails to deliver. But it doesn't have to be that way. That's why we decided to share the "secret sauce" the world's top sales training programs have in common. A framework you won't find readily anywhere else.
All the best sales training programs begin with a strategy. In other words, it has to be more than checking off a box on your sales team's to-do list. Your product, audience and market environment is constantly evolving – and you need to "plug into" that.
Start with the end in mind by asking the right questions and using the answers to develop your strategy.
- How does the training tie back to your business goals? For example, are you introducing a new product, entering a new market, growing your existing accounts, etc.?
- What are your knowledge and skill gaps? Do your reps need better product/competitor knowledge? Do they struggle with lead follow up and overcoming objections? Do your managers need help coaching reps?
- What behaviors do you need to change? What do your reps need to start, stop, or continue to improve performance?
- How will you define and measure success? How can you make data collection/reporting a priority? Define the process and be clear about the goal. And don't forget to reinforce and advertise your results.
Once you have a strategy in place, you can start building a plan to get to your goals. Be sure to get everyone from leadership to field personnel on board and excited about your approach.
Let's face it, content matters. Ever tuned out after the first 5 words of…anything?
John Cleese said it best…
Sure, the word "engagement" gets thrown around, but what does it mean, after all? Can you measure engagement? What's the benefit?
Based on our experience, the top sales training programs are highly engaging…even:
- "Fun"
- "Entertaining"
- "Refreshing"
- "Knock your socks off"
(our clients' words, not ours)
So, how do you get reviews like this? Use these two tips to make your training "sticky," meaning reps will actually want to complete it (maybe even more than once).
Make it contextual
That means it has to be RELEVANT. Reps need to know how to apply what they are learning to their job and day-to-day life.
- Present common scenarios or situations.
- Use real language that reps and customers actually use.
- Show or mimic real people and locations
Remember, generic examples and broad, sweeping generalizations are impossible to put into practice. Your training should help reps:
- Identify: "I've met that customer. I have these conversations."
- Care: there's an emotional connection when something looks and feels like you
- Know: exactly what to do or say in the same or similar situation.
Make it conversational
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we're so focused on delivering all the right content in a few sessions that we go all "teachy."
It's like in Peanuts, when the teacher talks, it's just a bunch of "womp womp womp."
Keep it simple and use human speak, like:
- Everyday words and phrases
- Short sentences (to sales reps, time is money)
- Honesty
Bonus tip: Lighten up. Adults love it when we make fun of ourselves and our culture.
The good news is you don't have to start with a blank canvas. Spend a little time conducting a content audit. Decide what you can continue to use as-is, what's missing, what needs a little refreshing, and what needs to be scrapped and recreated.
You also need a platform that's sticky. And mobile-friendly isn't enough. It should be virtually impossible to resist. Think bug light attraction.
You could create the world's best sales training program, but if your reps can't find it, access it, or don't use it your efforts were wasted.
This may mean investing in newer technology. If that's the case, look for these things.
Collaborative and social learning tools
Reps have tons of expertise and experiences worth sharing. Empower them to be in the driver's seat, to pro-actively lead/contribute to their learning and growth. Let them share best practices, ask questions, and get feedback in real-time.
Informal learning like this doesn't replace formal learning. It enhances it. In fact, in the 6th Annual Learning in the Workplace study, 93% of employees ranked "on-the-job experience" as essential to how they learn, followed closely by social learning at 90%.
Give employees a way to continue their learning outside of the classroom or course. Don't fear social learning tools like these.
Real-world gamification
Sales reps are competitive so gamification ties into their desire to compete, win, and get recognition.
Many platforms have basic gamification built-in, like earning points, leaderboards, badges, and levels.
To take gamification to the next level, look for a platform that allows reps to redeem their hard-earned points for real-world incentives like company swag or other rewards.
Frontline communication tools
Reps are typically on the go, which means they may not have access to things like the company Intranet at all times.
And their inboxes are already overflowing. But including critical communications like new product launches, promos, and other company updates into your training platform gives them a one-stop-shop to find everything they need to get their jobs done.
A New Spoke in the Training Wheel
If you think a single platform built for training, collaboration, communication, and gamification sounds like a unicorn, think again.
Spoke, our social LMS, combines all these tools into an engaging platform that's intuitive, practical and actually gets used.
The one-and-done "sales kickoff" isn't enough. But, unfortunately, sales training reinforcement has become more of a buzzword than a best practice. Everyone recognizes its value – but also bemoan the time, focus and cost.
It's not just an after-thought, it's not even top of mind. What these organizations fail to realize, however, is that the best training reinforcement can be achieved in the normal course of business. You must build in and protect time for reps and managers to practice what they're learning.
Worried about where you'll find the time?
Work with what you already have! Start small with your existing learning platform. Use those social/collaboration tools as a way to have reps practice putting product features/product positioning in their own words.
Everyone's got a phone. Have reps video themselves practicing something, post it online, and ask for constructive feedback. Maybe a contest? Star rankings?
Or try quick role-playing games in morning huddles/sales meetings. Always ask for suggestions and feedback. Sales reps can be extremely resourceful!
All the top sales training programs include training reinforcement to some degree.
What gets measured gets improved. Ever heard that before? It's because it's true.
Shine a bright light on every aspect of your program. What went well? What needs improvement? Some of the results may be anecdotal, or conversations, or community posts in your social learning platform.
No matter where the data comes from, data collection can't be an afterthought. Capture and learn from all of it.
Go beyond basic metrics like training completion.
- Observe rep behaviors, customer experience ratings/scores (voice of customer), NPS (net promoter score), retention and churn, average deal size, etc.
- Partner with L&D/marketing/etc. to get data and correlate data to training.
- Review questions/comments/feedback left in your training platform's chats and channels.
- Try to read between the lines. This is where your emotional intelligence skills come in handy.
Share the results with key stakeholders and work together to make improvements.
The last thing the world's top sales training programs have in common is engaged leadership. If your leaders aren't involved in a big way, you'll struggle to get buy-in from the rest of your sales team.
Would Apple launch a new product without making a big deal about it? No way. Like Apple, channel your inner Steve Jobs. Build hype. Get people excited. Including your leadership team.
From start to finish, you own the program, so marketing your agenda and generating enthusiasm in upper management is huge.
- Gain buy-in continuously from management and leadership.
- Stay involved, from discovery to training review calls to pilot launches.
- Be able to answer questions, both about the content and the logistics (When will it launch? How will we be evaluated on it?)
- Share a "sneak peek" photo of the video shoot. Even better, invite all-star reps/managers to go on set and watch the magic happen.
- Create some "sizzle" with a trailer video.
- Actively solicit feedback. As results come in, share those with the team. What gets measured and shared, gets celebrated (and repeated).
The sooner you get leadership involved, the better your chances of success.
top sales training programs Don't Build Themselves
If you're resource constrained, or don't have the in-house capabilities you need to create a world-class sales training program, don't be afraid to look outside your four walls to find a partner.
Look for a partner with a proven track record and the ability to dive deep into your company and understand your culture, products and services, and even your competitors. A custom sales training program may be exactly what you need.
Wherever you are in your training evolution, we can meet you there. We'd love to hear from you on anything you've read, questions you have, or to explore our offerings. Let us know how we can help.
6 Training Trends for 2018 (and 3 you're still not doing right)
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As we turn the calendar into 2018, training leaders are looking for the next big things in learning and development. So, for the third year in a row, we've assembled our list of the top training trends to watch for in 2018.
We'll also mention a few trends from years past that many organizations are still getting on board with.
First things first, let's talk about what's NOT on this list.
There's plenty of industry chatter about augmented and virtual reality, predictive analytics and machine learning. While those are exciting, buzz-worthy technologies, it's not an L&D trend typical organizations will see in 2018. Advanced training tech is definitely coming, but its mainstream debut is a few years off.
(You totally thought the focus of this article would be augmented and virtual reality, didn't you?)
So, here are 6 training trends you can get on board with now to improve your training toolkit in 2018.
#1 : Convert classroom learning to virtual
Good news! Classroom training isn't dead! It's just moving to a virtual modality.
As technology infrastructure catches up, increased interactive functionality for multi-person webinar platforms is now a reality. Virtual instructor-led training (vILT) is quickly gaining traction as classroom training's more cost-effective, less disruptive but equally effective cousin.
Why? Because both employers and employees see the benefit of logging on for a couple of hours to attend a group webinar and virtual discussion over investing time and money in travel to a central classroom to achieve the same goal.
Training Magazine reports that:
- 86% of virtual classroom participants rated the experience as "just as engaging" or "more engaging than" traditional classroom training
- 100% of participants were highly satisfied with virtual classroom experiences
- Virtual learners scored an average 90% on a skills mastery test—one point higher than traditional classroom participants
Instructor-led classes are still the No.1 modality for employee training with 78% of respondents polled for inLearning's 2017 Workplace Learning Report utilizing it. But not all content needs to be taught in person. By analyzing which training topics lend themselves to virtual teaching methods, you'll save budget to invest in in-person training where it counts.
Virtual instructor-led training is lighting up our radar as one of the hottest and most attainable training trends for 2018.
Bonus: Embrace these virtual instructor-led training best practices to make your virtual training engaging and effective.
#2: Manager validation
"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." – Warren Bennis
Do you envision a culture of learning for your organization? Does your C-suite? A strong leadership component is key to promoting learning and maximizing the value of your organization's training program. After all, you can't just conduct training without accountability. It requires leaders, managers, and supervisors who support the initiative and find engaging ways to encourage participation.
SHRM confirms that to create a true culture of learning, CEO buy-in is critical. In vibrant learning cultures such as UPS, American Express, and the Container Store, C-suite executives and leaders are committed to learning. They model behaviors that communicate their belief that, "being smart is no longer about how much you know or how adept you are at avoiding mistakes. Instead, it's about being a critical thinker, a motivated learner and an effective collaborator to further the business."
"…being smart is no longer about how much you know or how adept you are at avoiding mistakes. Instead, it's about being a critical thinker, a motivated learner and an effective collaborator to further the business."
To maximize adoption and success rates, training should be consistent, mandatory and standards-based.
Training Magazine suggests that management team prep sessions―where managers review exactly what the training entails plus follow-up strategies to maximize learning―can increase management engagement in the learning process and therefore enhance training results.
Keep learners accountable for staying on-message and implementing the skills and behaviors they've learned. Manager follow-up in 30, 60, and 90-day increments to reinforce training topics through a huddle, ride-along, deep-dive session or coaching confirms training success and improves the overall vitality of your organization.
#3: More focus on learner experience
As modern content consumers, we're spoiled. Google lists 400,000+ results per search, YouTube automatically plays related videos, and Netflix suggests 97% content matches based on viewing pattern algorithms.
Modern learners are beginning to expect a training experience like what's available in everyday life. So, coming in at number three on our list of training trends is a focus on elevating the learner experience – in both the content and the technology that delivers it.
There's a newfound intolerance for clicking through 20 sites to find what you need: SharePoint? Samepage? Slack? Unique URLs? The dreaded Intranet?
ENOUGH! Learners know it could be better. You know it could be better. We've seen it be better.
In 2018, we'll see a shift in the traditional LMS to enhance the modern learning experience. Integrating disparate systems will enable a one-stop-shop for employees to find the tools, training, and communication they need to be successful in their roles. Your new, integrated LMS will enable training to be adopted and implemented on a grander scale by making it more highly visible, accessible, and engaging.
Rewards-based learning―fostering a culture of learning that rewards people as they develop new skills and behaviors―is also beginning to be understood and embraced.
Communicating training goals, initiatives and deadlines to engage employees is still a huge issue. "If you build it, they will come" doesn't ring true.
But if you build it and include social, gamification, communication, training, and tools, you'll create a centralized hub where learners can connect to share insights and make informed decisions, inciting higher participation and engagement.
#4: Created vs. Curated content
As creators of engaging training custom-built for your company's culture and goals, do we believe that off-the-shelf content has its place in your training playbook?
Well, it just might.
Because it's true: You may not need custom-created training for standard compliance topics such as communication skills and ethics. But keep in mind that value-added content that truly changes behaviors is still a highly-coveted advantage in your training tool belt.
Custom-built content—created to showcase and reinforce your organization's unique culture, brand, and goals—remains the gold standard. When employees experience your company's culture reflected in real-world scenarios that help them hone the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for success, training sticks. High-quality training engages learners by pairing fast-paced, interactive content with the right dose of humor to keep their attention and increase overall learning and completion rates.
Microsoft Virtual Academy and Linkedin's Lynda.com will be disruptive players in the L&D space with innovative strategies for commoditizing standard content―some of it's even free―on a platform that organizations could leverage for cost-savings.
By spending a little less money maintaining required compliance courses, you'll have more budget for behavior-based, custom-created content where it counts most.
#5: Measuring Training Effectiveness
Demonstrating ROI continues to be a challenge, yet the C-suite demands it. While measuring the effectiveness of your training is important, it's a complex metric. No wonder it made our annual list of training trends in 2016, 2017, and here again in 2018.
Since the elusive Training Effectiveness topic keeps coming up (and we predict it always will), we suggest embracing what we have today. Quantitative ROI data is still roughly five years off, but qualitative data is readily available now. Embrace it and focus on the value it can offer.
Qualitative feedback is the No. 1 way it's being done. Positive feedback from managers affirming a productivity increase ranks as No. 2, and satisfaction among training attendees is No. 3.
The high cost of employee turnover, as well as the potentially brand-impairing effect of excessive customer service complaints, are strong arguments supporting the qualitative ROI of your training budget.
#6: Up-cycling Flash-based training into modern formats
About 90% of eLearning built in the past 20 years is Flash-based. Now that the final countdown to retiring Flash support has begun, modernizing existing Flash-based training is trending in 2018.
The driving motivator: security threats from major Flash loopholes that will no longer be patched.
While it's good news for pirates who can more easily breach your systems and access sensitive information, it could be devastating to your organization.
If you're still using Flash, you're already behind. Mobile training technology is here, and the timeline for adoption is now. Embrace it.
3 Past training trends you're still not doing right
Some L&D trends started 10 years ago, but in our experience, a lot of companies are still not doing them right. What's the low-hanging fruit that you could reach to maximize your training toolkit? We have some ideas.
With our 8.25-second attention spans now lower than that of the average goldfish, micro-learning (training divided into small chunks that learners can more easily digest) is effective, highly-rated, and continues to gain traction. Learners retain information when it's presented in highly-specified 3 to 5-minute chunks as opposed to that 47-page PowerPoint your former training manager developed in 2006.
The concept of micro-learning is so big that one company is even trying to trademark it. Ridiculous, right? But it speaks to the point. It's past time to get onboard with micro-learning!
Mobile Adoption
It's an expectation. Our smartphones are by our sides, in our hands and on our nightstands 24/7. Millennials (estimated to compose 75% of the workforce by 2020) especially love their mobile handhelds. 87% affirmed that their smartphones never leave their sides, even in sleep.
MarketsandMarkets forecasts the Global mobile learning market to grow from $7.98 billion in 2015 to $37.60 billion by 2020―a 36.6% Compound Annual Growth Rate.
Mobile training adoption is slow, but it's happening. Business demands will soon make it a requirement. Many companies are struggling to roll mobile out, coping with the security issues that "bring your own device" mobile technology presents and managing content distribution across them.
A modern learning program provides learners with the ability to learn at their own pace, on their own time, and in their own space. By curating a learning experience that leverages mobile, self-directed options, there's evidence that you'll increase adoption levels. 70% of modern workplace learners report increased motivation to train via mobile modality.
Incorporating video doesn't sound revolutionary, but in training terms, there's not enough of it, and it's not being done as well as it could.
With skyrocketing bandwidth comes enhanced possibilities for video. And the fact that it's compatible with in-person learning, vILT, and online courses makes it a modality to invest in wisely and often.
Do you suffer from video training production phobia? Let it go! According to Kaltura's State of Video in the Enterprise report, 95% of businesses confirm that video helps train their employees better and faster.
What Training Trends Are You Watching in 2018?
While machine learning, predictive analytics, and AR/VR adoption are coming, they won't go mainstream in 2018. For now, focus on embracing training trends that help you modernize your L&D program to engage learners and maximize results.
So, what other training trends will you be watching in 2018? Share in the comments below, or contact us.
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Training Video Production, Humanized
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As a kid I wanted to be Alfred Hitchcock. As a graduate student I won a screenwriting award. Today, as the Director of Content Strategy at Unboxed, I've had the honor of being part of a team that's produced hundreds of microlearning videos for our clients.
You'll often hear me say, "Use as much video as possible!" However, over the years I've observed how corporate training video production intimidates most people in the market for it. They have justifiable concerns about production costs, timelines, actors, branding, and quality.
In an effort to make the production process a little more human-friendly, we created the Training Video Production, Humanized guide. The guide covers enough video terminology to make you dangerous, plus what you can expect during pre-production, production, and post-production.
Video Works
Before you read any further, you need to know why training videos work—and why it's such a worthwhile investment of your time and money. Here are a few helpful stats:
- At least 65% of people learn by seeing.
- As we discuss in the article Employee Training Videos—What Style is Right for You: Cisco projects 82% of all Internet traffic will be video by 2021; An estimated 75% of the workforce will be Millennials by 2025—and Millennials are some of the heaviest consumers of video as a medium.
- Entering the workforce on the heels of Millennials is Gen Z, and 70% of Gen Zers watch more than two hours of YouTube each day.
- Video-based training programs can deliver impressive results—like 70% completion rates for training considered optional. (I mean, who takes optional training?! People who like videos, that's who.)
Training Video Production: Things to Know Up Front
So, let's go ahead and assume we're creating microlearning training videos, not feature-length films. This has positive implications when it comes to your training video production costs. For training to be considered microlearning, it should be 5 minutes or fewer (we usually target 2-3 minutes) and focus on a single topic. Your microlearning video could be live action, animation, or a combination of both.
To feel comfortable throughout the training video production process, you'll need to familiarize yourself with a little bit of terminology. Let's start with the people you'll meet.
People You'll Meet
In most cases, the higher the fidelity and complexity of the video, the more team members are involved. Higher-fidelity training videos often involve sophisticated lighting setups, professional actors, additional sound and camera equipment, and extra crew. In our frequent participation in the 48 Hour Film Project, we've seen how the absence of the right equipment—particularly lighting and sound—can significantly reduce the impact of your content. Sometimes an iPhone just won't cut it.
The Training Video Production, Humanized guide outlines the roles involved in a typical Unboxed training video shoot. Some of our corporate training video productions require more hands on deck, while some require less.
Here's a sample of the people you'll meet. Download the guide to meet the whole team.
What to Expect During Pre-Production
We can break training video production down into three phases: pre-production, production, and post-production. In a nutshell, pre-production includes all of the up-front scripting, storyboarding, casting, and planning. Your Content Strategist and Producer will handle most of the heavy lifting during this phase, and they'll be asking for your feedback and approval along the way.
Pre-Production FAQs
Will we get to see what the actors look like to make sure they reflect the diversity and tone of our organization? Yes! We'll work closely with you to understand the right demographics and find talented actors that represent your company well.
What if I can't afford professional actors? In our experience, professional actors deliver the best result and keep your content evergreen. However, if you'd prefer to use your own employees, we can share some best practices with you to set them up for success.
Will we get to recommend locations? Absolutely! In addition to that, we'll also let you know if we can achieve the right look near our Richmond headquarters. If our crew doesn't travel far, we can save you money.
Who should plan to be there on shoot day? We'd love to invite at least one subject-matter-expert (SME) on set with us. This person can be a great resource on shoot day and help ensure scenes are true-to-life.
What to Expect During Production
If you've never been on set during a training video production, you're in for a treat. It's exciting to see all of the scripting, casting, and planning come together. It's also busy—the Unboxed team is efficient and works hard to capture a lot of footage in a day. Wear comfortable shoes!
You'll enjoy watching our Directors in action as they coach talent and keep things moving from one scene to the next. They'll check in with you often and make sure you're satisfied with what's being captured.
Production FAQs
What should I wear to the shoot? We recommend wearing something casual or business casual. You want to make sure you're comfortable. Pay special attention to footwear! Flats typically work best.
What is my role on set? We love having clients on set because you can make sure each scene is a realistic portrayal of your organization. You'll have the opportunity to consult with our directors to make sure they're giving the talent the right direction according to your brand and subject matter expertise. Keep us honest and confirm we're doing a great job.
Other Terms You'll Hear
MOS. Lower thirds. Slate. Camera speed.
There are plenty of other video production terms where these came from. While you're on set, the Unboxed team will be more than happy to go over any questions you have about what something means or why we're capturing footage a certain way.
What to Expect During Post-Production
In the post-production phase, we create your final training video. Our Director of Photography sits in a dark room for three straight days, wearing headphones and moving pixels around. He only breaks for lunch.
Just kidding. Post-production can actually be very collaborative, as our Content Strategist, DP, and Producer work together to agree on the best shots, make smart editing decisions, and keep the project on budget. By the time you see the first cut, it's already been through at least one round of internal review.
Post-Production FAQs
What's my role during post-production review? We'll send you the first cut of the video and ask for your feedback or approval. At this stage in the production process, we can still edit music, transitions, and text on screen, and if necessary, we can also look into alternate takes and shots.
How many rounds of review do I get? Your training video production budget includes one first cut review. Once we get your feedback on the first cut, our editor makes any changes you requested and delivers your final, polished video.
I have late feedback from an important stakeholder. What should I do? Talk to us! It happens, and our goal is to deliver training you're happy with. Help us understand the request, and let us come back with a recommendation in case it impacts scope and timeline.
Lights, Camera, Action!
When it comes to corporate training video production, gone are the days of talking heads. With so many training video styles available, video is one of the best ways to engage your learners. Sure, production planning takes work, but it's exciting and fun, and in the end you'll have training you're proud to show off. With the right team in place, shooting video doesn't need to be intimidating—or a hassle.
And now that you know what to expect during the corporate training video production process, find the right partner who can help you decide which type of video treatment is right for you, estimate costs, and deliver better results. We'd love to tell you more about our custom training solutions.
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What's the Time Commitment? Best Practices to Engage SMEs
Whether you're developing training content on your own or hiring a custom training partner like Unboxed to create content for you, you're going to need SMEs, or subject matter experts. SMEs help you — and any partner companies you work with — make sure your training content is accurate and sounds like you.
As you plan your next training project, it's helpful to be aware of a few best practices to engage SMEs, so you can set expectations and start things off on the right foot. When it's time to round up a great group of SMEs, don't worry, we've got your subject matter expert roles and responsibilities covered.
So, Why Be a SME?
When you're gathering a team of SMEs, you're asking people to do a little extra work. That can seem daunting to some, but remember this: there are a lot of benefits to being a SME.
SMEs get to share their expertise in order to create great training for your company. They can contribute to truly meaningful change within your organization.
Plus, being a SME can lead to great personal and professional growth and potential career advancement. When you're gathering your team and talking with them about SME time commitment, roles, and responsibilities, make sure you outline the benefits.
Characteristics of a Great SME
Obviously, a great SME has excellent knowledge of the topic you need to train. But being a SME is more than that.
The ideal SME will:
- "Get" the ins and outs of your business so your training matches your company's needs and culture.
- Be able to review training content for accuracy.
- Add crucial details to content by offering their own experiences, tips, and stories from within the industry.
- Care about the success of the company and the people being trained.
- Want the training to be of the highest quality.
- Be willing to make time in their schedules for the project.
Let's explore that last bullet further and take a look at each step of the training development process to get a better sense of the SME time commitment.
Friendly caveat: These are estimates. Longer and more complex projects may require more SME involvement, but no matter the scope of the project, it's important to make sure SME duties don't negatively impact their day jobs. Let's set them up for success.
YOUR SMEs AND THE FOUR Ds
Creation of your training content will likely follow a process that goes something like this: Discovery, Design, Development, and Delivery. There's typically a SME time commitment at each step.
SME time commitment per week: 1 hour
Typically, this phase includes at least one initial discovery call that lasts about an hour. However, sometimes before the first discovery call it's a good idea to have a kick-off workshop or meeting with your SME team so you can align internally on the extent of their involvement and what to expect.
During the discovery phase, SMEs may be asked to help define the business needs, audience, and learning objectives. They'll also use their expertise to answer questions about the topic being trained.
The initial SME call may lead to more questions in the future. Your team should be available (typically via email) in case the training development team reaches out for additional information.
SME Time Commitment per week: 1-2 hours.
During the design phase, the training team you're working with will develop content outlines, often called high-level designs. From there, SMEs need to confirm that the outlines adhere to the learning objectives and that the information is accurate.
Depending on the type of training being developed, the training team may also pitch creative concepts during the design phase. SMEs may be asked to review these concepts and approve any talent or location specs for live action videos, if applicable.
The Design phase typically includes one SME check-in call. Materials will be sent prior to the call and shouldn't take more than an hour to review.
SME Time Commitment per week: 1-2 hours
In this phase, the training development team brings the high-level designs to life to create the actual training content.
The Develop phase usually includes one check-in call. SMEs will help sign off on any materials being sent to final production by:
- Verifying language, tone, and style.
- Pointing out any gaps in the content.
- Approving visual direction.
Materials are often sent prior to the call for review.
SME Time Commitment per week: ~1 hour (maybe less)
The final phase doesn't require as much involvement as previous phases. Typically, content is complete, and SMEs may just be asked to confirm no errors have been made and approve the final product.
The delivery phase can be extremely rewarding for your SME team. It's so exciting to see the final product come to life.
Next steps
When your training launches, celebrate your SME team's hard work. Thank them for their time commitment and dedication. As a custom training company, we've helped our clients plan training release parties, schedule screenings of new videos, and put together SME thank-you gifts.
If you're interested in learning more about identifying a SME team or planning out your subject matter expert roles and responsibilities, reach out! We have years of experience building world-class programs, and we'd love to help.
4 Training & Development Trends for 2016
Update: check out the list of 2018 training trends.
In 2015, there were many exciting advances in learning and development. A few of the biggest training trends were mobile, social learning, and gamification.
These things will definitely continue to evolve in 2016. But we see a bigger movement surrounding and encompassing them: strategy and execution. This is going to be a year about:
- Connecting training to shared, big-picture business goals;
- Collaborating with other internal teams to achieve outcomes;
- Better measurement of results; and
- Pursuing the most effective solutions, not just training for the sake of training.
By focusing on strategy and execution, teams will build a stronger foundation for training and, in turn, more effectively use things like mobile, social learning, and gamification to improve performance. Work smarter, not harder, right?
4 Training Trends for the Year Ahead
Alignment with Business Goals
It's not enough to teach knowledge, skills, or behaviors just for the sake of it. Training must connect to big-picture, company-wide objectives. Team members and leaders have to ask, "What do we need to be able to do so we achieve our business goals?" and "How will we measure and show the impact of training on performance?" Starting with the end in mind helps ensure the best possible solution is implemented.
More Cross-Department Collaboration
Everything—from L&D and HR to marketing and sales—is connected. A problem in one area can have a ripple effect on other areas of the business. A gap in product or service training can result in negative customer experiences. That drags down brand perception, which in turn can hurt sales and employee morale.
Working together means a shared vision for both short-term and long-term goals. It opens the door to greater transparency and makes sharing data and correlating training to results easier.
Improved Analytics
More and more companies will call for reporting that goes beyond training completion rates and satisfaction surveys. Focus will shift to measuring changes in behaviors and KPIs such as revenue per employee and analyzing how those results correlate to training initiatives.
Problem Solving
New training courses or technology isn't always the answer to making people more productive or successful. Organizations will dig deeper to understand the root cause of performance gaps and find the right solution—which may or may not include training.
The companies that are going to take 2016 by the reins are the ones who smash silos, establish shared goals, fight for the right solution (not just any solution), and relentlessly measure performance and business results.
How about you? What trends in training and development are you looking forward to in 2016? Let us know in the comments, or give us a shout on Twitter @unboxedtech.


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Belintash – Natural Landmark
The natural landmark Belintash was declared by Order No RD-1464/12 December 2003 of the MEW in order to preserve a unique rock formation. It is located in the Rhodope mountain, near the village of Sini Vrah. The total area of the natural landmark is 2.3 hectares.
It is a plateau rock formation, 750 meters long, from 30 to 50 meters wide and about 50 meters high. It was formed from volcanic-sedimentary rocks (volcanic tuffs). The name of the place means White Stone. Picturesque shapes were formed as a result of the specific weathering of the rock.
It is believed that an ancient Thracian sanctuary of god Sabaziy – the god of the Thracian tribe Besi - existed there. In the upper part of the rock massive are carved two wells with many drains starting for them, which are filled with water. These aren't the only remains of the ancient Thracian sanctuary. Belintash is one of the many Thracian megalithic monuments in the Rhodope mountain.
The rock complex is also a nesting site for the Alpine swift (Apus melba), the Red-rumped Swallow (Hirundo daurica) and the Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
The natural landmark is managed and guarded by Asenovgrad municipality and the State forestry in Asenovgrad, under the control of RIEW – Plovdiv.
|Belintash – Natural Landmark
History Museum in Asenovgrad:
Opening hours of the museum:
08.00 am - 05.30 pm.
Saturday and Sunday:
10.00 am -04.00 pm.
Price of a tour: BGN 50. Tours to Belintash are available, offered by a guide from the museum, only in Bulgarian language. The price of the guided tour is included in the price for the tour as a whole. Tourists should provide transport.
Contacts with the History Museum in Asenovgrad
Tel: +359 331 62250
e-mail: [email protected]
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Ethnographic Museum, Berkovitsa
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Kaliakra Archaeological Reserve
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Longoza – Protected Area
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Brief// Coromandel Honey Jar Label Design
> Direct sales and supply of boutique stores
> Water proof so it can be wet wiped (honey tends to be messy, jar will be wiped)
> Can be self apply label produced in small runs for exclusive batches
tonality/desired look and feel
appetizing, delicious
smooth in a 'honey sort of way'
premium boutique product
New Zealand/Coromandel
New Zealand Market
name: Manuka Honey
Manuka (Pohutukawa, Bush, Rewarewa, etc)
sizes: 500, 1000 grams
main attraction: Manuka, Coromandel
(or Rewarewa, Pohutukawa, etc.)
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Compass Rose Studio Theater is a new company that opened its first production in Eastport Shopping Center on Oct. 21. Running Thursdays to Sundays through Nov. 20 is the Pulitzer Prize-winning work "Lost in Yonkers."
A welcome addition to our area, this new theater is also the home of a recently established acting school founded and directed by Lucinda Merry-Browne, who left her artistic director position at Bay Theatre to start this new theater teaching company. Her new venture is already paying dividends in supplying several talented cast members to this enjoyable opening "Lost in Yonkers" production.
Skillfully directed by Compass Rose teaching artist Brandon McCoy, "Lost in Yonkers" features a cast of professional actors, Compass Rose teachers and acting students. The play, set in 1942, was created by Neil Simon, arguably America's most successful playwright.
Anthony Bosco plays the role of Eddie, father of Jay and Arty, who must leave town for a better job to pay medical bills accumulated during his wife's terminal illness. Shady dealer Louie is temporarily hiding out in Grandma Kurnitz's Bronx home. New York actor Sarah Strasser plays sister Gert.
Eddie's sons, whom he deposits with their stern German immigrant grandmother, are played by 13-year-old Compass Rose acting student Eli Pendry as older brother Jay to Will Fritz a sixth-grader at the Key School who plays younger Arty and is Merry-Browne's former student.
Playing the challenging role of the boys' Aunt Bella is Compass Rose education coordinator Brianna Letourneau.
Performances range from Merry-Browne's finely nuanced portrayal of scarred Grandma Kurnitz to Letourneau's multi-dimensional portrayal of Bella and Bosco's constantly beleaguered Eddie. Daniel Vito Siefring's Louie is both menacing and humorous. Strasser plays caring sister Gert sympathetically. In the demanding roles requiring delivering reams of dialogue, often with comic flair, young Pendry and Fritz do surprisingly well.
The Compass Rose presentation of "Lost in Yonkers" offers an entertaining evening of theater that should be enjoyed by supporters of local performing arts.
Ticket information is available by calling 410-980-6662 or visit the website at compassrosetheater.org.
'Simply Shakespeare'
Another noteworthy performance last weekend was Annapolis Opera's 2011-2012 season opening "Simply Shakespeare" concert, a pastiche of operatic arias, ballet, and enacted drama. This Halloween Eve concert was more treat than trick, with much to amuse, bits to delight and some to perplex.
A year in planning, Annapolis Opera's 39th season is Shakespeare-themed as a result of choosing Charles Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet" as its fully staged opera to end this season in May. Also scheduled are two concerts partnering with local arts organizations before the annual Vocal Competition in March and Children's Opera in May.
"Simply Shakespeare" introduced four rising opera stars singing arias from three operas — Giuseppe Verdi's "Falstaff," Otto Nicolai's "Merry Wives of Windsor," and Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Sir John in Love," Each production describes rotund would-be suitor John Falstaff in romantic misadventures as created by Shakespeare in "The Merry Wives of Windsor."
A departure from previous Annapolis Opera concerts, this event was a collaboration showcasing young actors of the Annapolis Shakespeare Company, Ballet Theatre of Maryland intermediate level students, and young dancers from Baltimore School for the Arts, in addition to the talents of AACC classical guitarist Jesse Washburn.
Amid these changes was Maestro Ronald J. Gretz, starting his 29th year as Annapolis Opera's artistic director and conductor. He dazzled this audience with his talent for discovering rising opera stars and with his skills at piano accompaniment of this newest quartet of singers.
The first opera segment was the "Letter Scene" from Nikolai's "Merry Wives of Windsor," beautifully sung in German by silvery soprano Sarah Davis as Alice Ford and warm-voiced mezzo Cynthia Cook as Meg Page. Each displayed strong vocal and acting skills and later relished stints at comedy.
The segment of "Sir John in Love" was sung in English by mezzo Cook and soprano Davis, here joined by award-winning Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia artist Margaret Mezzacappa who portrayed servant Mrs. Quickly.
The last opera segment was from Verdi's "Falstaff," sung in Italian by Cook, Davis, and Mezzacappa, now joined by another award-winning soprano, Aundi Marie Moore, who displayed a stunning voice of power and beauty.
In her second season as Annapolis Opera, general manager Jennifer Fletcher has introduced the concept of a season theme to allow audiences to travel through a wide variety of theatrical works inspired by Shakespeare. Her innovation showcased the high school and middle school actors of Sally Boyett-D'Angelo's Annapolis Shakespeare Company, who clarified in their expanded basket scene and letter scene what had been heard in earlier opera excerpts.
The "Midsummer Night's Dream" segment offered by Ballet Theatre of Maryland students and choreographed by BTM artistic director Dianna Cuatto was well danced. So was the dance offered by Baltimore School for the Arts dancers in "Another April" from J.S. Bach's Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C Minor, choreographed by Annapolis native Anton Wilson.
Next on schedule February 12, 2012. is "Shakespeare in Love." For information check the website at AnnapolisOpera.org.


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It's Impossible To Look Tough Throwing With Your Opposite Hand [Video]
I was just thinking about this over the weekend. I was on the golf course, enjoying the remainder of my vacation, and decided to throw my ball with my left hand...but I normally throw right handed. Now I know how to throw a ball. I've played baseball my whole life, and I think it shows when I throw right-handed. But the difference is amazing when you ask me to throw something left-handed.
I think that it is impossible to look cool, tough, manly, talented or anything else, when you try to throw with your opposite hand. These guys were smart enough to make a video about it. What a brilliant concept.


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I woke up mad the other day. Ever wake up mad? I do, but I thought, I'm about to hit the reset button. I decided to get some catnip tea and go back to sleep thinking I'd feeling better.
I pulled out the good stuff, the same loose leaf catnip I've purchased from the same health food store since 1990 while in high school. It's the same catnip Mary Jane gets, only hers is dry while mine gets the hot water treatment. Well, I'm sipping tea in a beautiful blue mug when I notice the cat is getting a little too playful with me. Mind you, I'm mad. I'm not in a playful mood, and I've yet to connect why Mary Jane won't leave me alone!
Look, Mama's mad, don't play! It's not the time to play. Don't look at me with that cute face, purring and blinking at me. I reject your cuteness right now. .... So I went to the living room. She followed me. "For the love of Pete, if she doesn't leave me alone." Now she's on my feet, rolling around on her back. "What is wrong with this child?!" Ahhh, then it hit me, everywhere I went I left a cloud of the good stuff in my wake.
Finally, I barricaded myself in the room, laughing. I called a friend to tell her I was hiding out from the cat who really wanted some of my tea. I then knocked it back like a shot of whiskey to end the siege. I napped with Mary Jane right beside my face, smelling the last of the catnip. I think I'll stick to chamomile tea.
BTW - I've never knocked back a shot of whiskey. lol If it's worth anything, you don't knock it back, you sip it. Everyone knows that.
Faith and her faithful buddy Mary Jane Austin


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Poisonous And Venomous Snakes, Spiders And Insects In Canada
Bat Field Plans: Bats are among the finest natural defenses in opposition to mosquitoes and different flying pests, with every bat devouring over a thousand flying insects every night. Bats are fascinating to watch as they streak by the twilight skies, swooping and diving to grab their prey on the wing.
The Mackies did not transfer on to the estate until 1945—upon retirement—the school was offered and run by a number of headmasters until finally closing in 1972—renting it out after its their move in, the retiring brothers grow fruit, preferring apricots, on the property for the rest of their lives.After the conflict, Paddy travels by Europe and research in Paris on the Sorbonne.
Though I failed miserably within the two first quizzes – other than the questions associated to the native Canadians – I didn't so bad on the remainder. And suppose… we don't have such citizenship exam to pass here to get Belgian nationality; which, most likely, is a mistake because it does not just requires from you to learn more in regards to the country you are about to affix however it also educate a whole lot of very fascinating issues any citizen should know.
The yard can't be leveled as a result of the domes rise at the least 6 ' above the eight ' partitions. That may put an excessive amount of weight on top of the home. There are French drains in the crevices the place the units connect, however that isn't the downside. Wet dust is like draining something in a colander. Finally the moisture comes all the way down to the underside, and when it does, it seeps by means of the dangerous concrete mix and the cracks that have opened between the domes. Strive punching holes in a straw and placing it underneath a bunch of wet peas in a colander. You will notice what I imply.
I identified with Ruth, feeling like a stranger in an odd land. I got here from a household broken and torn apart by divorce. Sure, I shared the identical historical past as my husband. We had been both born of dutch immigrant dad and mom. We had been both baptized by the same Minister, moist with the identical cleansing water at our baptism when our parents promised to bring us up in the way of the Lord. We even went to the identical christian faculty and sang in the same church choir.


text: Everyone's favorite iPhone dev team – err – the iPhone Dev Team, has released the Mac version of its latest conquest. That's right people, just like we told you last week the Dev Team has made quick work of Apple's 2.0 firmware and the latest version of its Pwnage Tool is now available to the public. Have you been feeling restricted by Apple-authorized apps? Not having the ability at this point to run authorized third-party apps in the background makes plenty of applications such as IM and music streaming apps (Last.fm, Pandora) pretty much useless. Beyond that, in some countries you might not even have access to the app store! Enter the Dev Team. Using the Pwnage Tool, you can add Installer and Cydia to complement Apple's App Store app and enjoy the tremendous number of unauthorized apps out there alongside Apple-authorized apps with no problems. The Pwnage Tool doesn't yet unlock the iPhone 3G however, so you're still bound to whichever carrier you picked up your phone from. Also, the new Pwnage Tool is only available for OS X right now so Windows users will have to wait a bit longer to join in on the fun.


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San Francisco, California – March 28, 2013 —
San Francisco's foodie scene and cocktail culture is featured in a delicious art show at Roll-Up Gallery at Public Works.
The show, "Sip. Savor. Share! San Francisco Foodie Photography," an art show by Femme Cartel opens on Thursday, May 9, 2013 with a reception from 6-9pm. (Yes! Eats, sips, and art will be for sale.)
"An intriguing mix of views into the foodie worlds of San Francisco, our show blends breathtaking instagram shots highlighting San Francisco's diversity of food cultures, fine art food photography that borders on the abstract, and portrait photography of some of the most well-known Bay Area foodies and beloved cafes, bars, and restaurants," explains co-curator Emily "Femily" Howe.
"Sip. Savor. Share! San Francisco Foodie Photography" is a dynamic mix of flavors as complex yet fitting as San Francisco's complex and iconic food culture. It features some of the area's top food and SF scene photographers:
- Molly DeCoudreaux (head photographer at SF.Eater.com, frequent contributor to Refinery29, The Bold Italic)
- Andria Lo (documentary and editorial photographer)
- Anna Vignet (SF Chronicle contributing photographer and cookbook artist)
- Sarah Deragon (owner/head photographer of Portraits to the People)
- Flee Kieselhorst (portrait and fine art photographer)
- Gennesis Gastilo (photoblogger at Mother Cerveza)
- Aleksey Bochkovsky (contemporary art photographer)
While the show is a love letter to San Francisco, it also tips its hat to female artists. With a mission is to celebrate female artists in the contemporary urban art world, co-producer Christina Bohn explains, "Femme Cartel puts great talent and concept first. And, there is definitely a feminist mission driving our shows, whether you can see it reflected obviously in the show or not."
Since their launch just two years ago, Femme Cartel has highlighted the work of over 70 female artists (and a handful of male artists). "With Femme Cartel," says Leanne "Elrod" Rodriguez, a longtime artist with Femme Cartel, "You've got some courageous female masterminds always bringing together a beautiful and insanely talented group of female artists."
Other recent Femme Cartel shows include a graffiti girl art show at an Oakland warehouse, a San Francisco gallery show on fashion illustration, an emerging urban artists show, a feminist hip hop culture art show, and a show dedicated to art about powerful independent ladies—in the buff.
Femme Cartel
Emily "Femily" Howe, Christina Bohn
510-520-2891 (text or call)


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2 September 2016
Mirthe Jiwa (1992) joined the Centre for the Study of European Contract Law (CSECL) as a PhD candidate on 1 September 2016.
Mirthe will conduct her research within the context of the research project of 'The Architecture of Post-National Rulemaking', and is supervised by Prof. M.W. Hesselink and Dr M. Bartl. Her research focusses on the notion of personality in European private law.


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San Francisco and Marin: San Francisco spans 7 by 7 miles but within that seemingly small radius, lies districts and micro neighborhoods that change from block to block. And Marin County, famous for it's eclectic style and access to incomparable outdoor activities, is a place where people can truly achieve the best of both worlds.
In-Depth Knowledge: Michela Rizzo, a San Francisco native, knows which buyers are drawn to certain neighborhoods and shares this information with her clients whether searching for the perfect home near Ocean Beach or marketing modern luxury in Mill Valley.
About the Agent: A third-generation San Franciscan, Michela Rizzo graduated from San Francisco's prestigious St. Ignatius College Preparatory in 2007. She followed her passion for the outdoors to the University of Colorado in Boulder graduating with a bachelor of arts in Communication in 2011.
Upon graduation, Michela moved to Mill Valley and entered the real estate industry, joining the successful team of Lotte and Sarah at McGuire Real Estate, selling residential properties in Marin and San Francisco.
Relationship Driven: Michela brings a lifetime of relationships to her career in real estate. And in the Bay Area's competitive real estate market, having an agent who knows the right people gives you an extra advantage.
While Michela's relationships help open doors for clients, her 24/7 accessibility and attention to detail insure a smooth, successful real estate experience from start to finish.
A word from Michela: "I love Marin and San Francisco real estate," she says. "It's a fast-paced environment that allows me to fully engage in the places that I love."
"But the best part is building lasting relationships with my clients."


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Piyush Surana, Business Head East at Ola, said, "As a homegrown company, we believe in participating in building a city's overall ecosystem. Initiatives like these help us take a step further in our endeavour. A few days back, Ola driver partner Apu Shaw did a commendable job when he went beyond his duty to help a passenger by donating blood."
Dr Ashish Kumar Bhowmick, Director, Life Care Blood Bank, Kolkata Branch said, "We are very happy to associate with Ola for this noble cause. With dengue cases being on the rise in the city, there is a dire need for people to come forward and make a meaningful contribution."
Ola has been conducting blood donation camps across several cities in the country, the most recent one being in Bhubaneswar.
Few weeks back, Ola driver partner Apu Shaw accepted a late night booking from Vivek Saraf near R.G Kar Medical Hospital, Kolkata to be dropped near another medical facility near Hatibagan. While waiting for the next ride, Apu was surprised to find that Vivek had booked a cab to Marwari Relief society.
During the drive, Vivek mentioned that his 21-year-old relative, who was suffering from dengue, needed urgent blood transfusion and that he was desperately doing the rounds of hospitals and blood banks to arrange for it. Apu realised this and donated his blood for the same.


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Ariela Kristantina (@ARIELAkris) is one of the newest and most exciting artists to debut in titles this fall. Kristantina shared with Draven Katayama (@loudlysilent) about drawing X-23 in The Logan Legacy, her creative process, and her new series, Deep State.
DK: Congrats on the release of Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #2! Tell us about how you got connected with Marvel and joined this issue as its artist?
AK: Thank you! In 2014, Michael Marts came to SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) to review the Sequential Art program. By this time, I had graduated and had lots of Marvel sample pages as my school assignments. I had the opportunity to meet C.B. Cebulski and Jeanine Schaefer during my study and both always gave me support and feedback through emails. My former professor showed the sample pages to Mike and I was told that he was interested in talking to me in person. The dean of the program then set up a meeting for us. Marts contacted me a few days after he got back to his office to offer me a 10-page comic at first. I said yes (who wouldn't?). It was surprising that in the end they offered me a full one-shot which relates to Wolverine. I was freaking out big time.
DK: The Logan Legacy #2 focuses on X-23, a character who has already gone through a lot of trauma recently in Avengers Arena and All-New X-Men. What was your approach to capturing Laura's personality and look, and what was your previous familiarity with her character and with Wolverine?
AK: To be honest, I didn't know much about American mainstream comics before I got to the States. I grew up with manga because American comics were difficult to get and much more expensive compared to manga in the 90s — and still expensive now. I also always loved black and white comics better.
My first encounter with X-23 was when I read NYX in 2005/2006. Someone introduced me to the title and I fell in love at first sight with Joshua Middleton's style, although after that, I didn't look around for more. I found out more about X-23 in All-New X-Men. With Wolverine, I first read Old Man Logan in my first quarter at SCAD. From there, I followed Uncanny X-Force religiously, especially if Jerome Opena was the artist. I practically bought everything he drew between 2011 to 2013. I also read lots of older titles which had Wolverine in them. I am still trying to catch up with everything I have missed.
I learned about how other artists drew X-23 and Wolverine and I tried to stick with the "key look" for both characters. Tim Seeley, the writer, wanted me to portray X-23 in her gothic glory. He also wanted me to add more cute/cool/badass aspects to her. I'd like to think that I, at least, got the gritty/badass part done. I always like drawing sexy characters but I don't want to draw just sexy characters. Plus, when I think of X-23, sexy isn't the first thing that springs to my mind.
DK: Tell us a little bit about your work style: what's your process like on a page from start to finish? Any gear you're a fan of? Any particular music you listen to when you draw?
AK: First, I would doodle on the script — I print it small and use as little paper as possible. Next I redraw them on paper and do a quick outline before sending the thumbnails to the editor/writer. I ink the thumbnails because my pencils are pretty much unreadable. After I get my revision/approval for the thumbnails, I edit and print the thumbnails to do the outlines over them — again, I don't do tight pencil. I send the outlines over to the editor/writer for the last look, then I move to final inks.
I must have my rapidograph — Rotring is my go-to brand, my maru-pen, and my #1 and #2 brush — Raphael 8404 Kolinsky Sable.
Hmm, for music, I listen to almost everything, from hip-hop, pop, to dubstep — I can't stand jazz and country music though. My real interest is the late 80s-early 90s big hair bands: Led Zeppelin, Queen, Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Tesla, Aerosmith, etc., you get the idea.
DK: Your new ongoing series with writer Justin Jordan, Deep State, just released this week by BOOM! Studios. What has the process of working on the book been like for you, and how would you describe its look?
AK: Working with Eric Harburn and Cameron Chittock from BOOM! and Justin Jordan has been great so far. Everybody is very communicative and quick to respond. Also, the feedback has always been thorough and helpful. The colorist for the interior pages, Ben Wilsonham, brings his own touch and I LOVE his rendering style as well. Matt Taylor and Artyom Trakhanov, both on the cover, are also insanely talented. I think I am very lucky to be given a chance to work with great people in this industry.
Deep State. How I would describe its look… It's a (medium) sci-fi story. It's going to be gritty and rough, of course, as it's what I am most comfortable with. I'd like to think that the story, hopefully the art too, will hook the readers. Every time I see/read the script, it's almost as if I am "watching" an episode from a TV show. I am very drawn to the story and each time I finish reading a script, I always want to read more/the next chapter instead of drawing it first.
DK: Other than Deep State, what other projects are you working on in the coming months?
AK: Well, hopefully, Deep State will run for quite a while. I am still working on Kitchen Death Match (an unannounced title) with two writers, Nicholas Rucka and Grady Hendrix, for Thrillbent. I may or may not have something else for next year but I can't say it for now.


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Shropshire firefighters paraded in front of their fire stations to mark the first annual Firefighters Memorial Day to remember the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters who died in the line of duty.
With flags at half mast, firefighters from wholetime fire stations at Telford, Wellington and Shrewsbury observed a minute's silence along with colleagues from across the UK.
Officers in charge read out the Firefighters' Prayer written in the last century by an unknown author in the ceremonies held at midday on Thursday, May 4th this week. (see prayer below) (document attached)
Shopshire's Chief Fire Officer Rod Hammerton said: "Modern day firefighters spend at least as much of their time preventing fires as they do fighting them but we must still remember that the job sometimes involves firefighters putting themselves in harm's way.
"Memorial Day is the time for us to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while trying to save the lives of others."
They remembered the "selfless professionals" who run toward danger when others are running away, said Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary and a former firefighter.
"Firefighters Memorial Day is about honouring the courage and bravery of the men and women of the fire service. These are highly skilled professionals who selflessly put themselves in the line of danger to protect others. We owe them so much and this is a day to remember what they give their communities.
"Firefighters understand the risks associated with their job but they do expect to come home safe after each shift. Sadly, this is not always the case. It's important that none of us forget the sacrifice these men and women have made in order to keep people safe.
"We hope this day will bring comfort and strength to the families and loved ones of those who we have lost."
Since records began 2,486 firefighters are known to have died while on duty serving their communities and keeping people safe, according to the Firefighters Memorial Trust.
Colin Livett, chairman of the trust, said: "Fire does not distinguish between men, women or children - race, religion or creed. Neither do firefighters, they answer the call and do their duty. Some pay the ultimate sacrifice."
Firefighter's Prayer (Author Unknown)
When I am called to duty, God,
wherever flames may rage,
give me strength to save a life,
whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an older person from
the horror of that fate.
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On eye make up
Q. Hi Alison & Will. Please can you advise on eye make up. I am having problems with eye liners transferring on to my top lid. I have used b brown gel liners and liz earles new pencils. I use laura gellers eye primer. Is there something I am d oing wrong. I am going to Florence in 3 weeks to a wedding and would like to know which make up would be best in the heat and will look good and stay put. Thank you. Love watching your shows, have learnt so much.
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- Janet said...
It came our way today from the southwest part of Texas (probably from you). We'll have flooding here in Love County, OK. We've already racked up 4 inches and it will continue to rain through the next couple of days off and on. We were bone dry and our garden needed it. Thankfully we don't flood at our bend in the river which is a half mile from us. The sandy land drains to Texas.
- October 22, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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Yes, it rained here today north of San Antonio. More is expected.
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This is going to be a more than one day rain event. On this side of the state, it will rain through the weekend with Sunday being the worst.
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WTF, this has to be a f*cking joke.... I'd rather watch Batman and Robin in Imax than see even a trailer with this Ding-a-ling in it.
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I already smell a disaster.
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Am I the only person who is not falling over laughing when this guy speaks? Somebody, please tell me how/why he is funny. I dont see it. Hes just a grouchy old mam act.
He "acts" exactly the same in everything I have ever seen him in. If they hire him that is a HUGE reason to not see this.
if people were super upset over affleck casting, this should be setting fire to the dc offices and warner brothers for this abortion of a decision.
this would be worse than clooney, worse than arnold, worse than no canopy on the batmobile, nipples and buttcracks on the suit. Worse than thinking ice skating in a batman movie is cool. Worse than seeing batman in the batmobile go through the mcdonalds drive through in a tie in ad campagin.
worse than seeing drew carey drive the batmobile(that happened). Worse than banes sh*t cant hear you voice. Worse than calling someone robin then saying its not actually robin.
so much worse. I hope he dies on the toilet tonight while trying to sh*t out his most coherent thought in a decade.
and before anyone says it yes I know he co created and wrote seinfeld. Which ill admit has its hilarious moments. But that was not all him, alot of people helped make that.
since he branches out on his own fulltime? f*ck no hea not funny
on October 9th, 2013 at 12:21:36 AM
Mr. Mxyzptlk is one of my fav enemy superman
this would be great
i am curious how superman beat him with smart thing
on October 9th, 2013 at 1:53:53 AM
MArtin Short would be better.
on October 9th, 2013 at 2:44:11 AM
Andy Serkis would be better. Motion capture or live action.
Casting Larry David as Mxyzptlk now would be like casting Robin Williams as The Riddler now. Just watching a famous old man long past his prime getting paid millions of dollars to try (and fail) to be funny. Why bother?
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Malcolm McDowell would be my choice.
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In other words, more worthless rumors, initiated by fat losers, masquerading as movie news...
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