Picture this: You create an onboarding tutorial or educational video with killer visuals and what you think is a pretty captivating audio, only to listen back and find out it’s quite the opposite. This is more common than you might think. The truth is, sounding natural, clear, and confident on mic, especially if you’re not […] The post How To Improve Your Voice Over Skills: 10 Professional Strategies appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Learn clear, concise, and impactful communication strategies across digital platforms to enhance collaboration and success.| The TechSmith blog
Educators have to build learning environments that work best for their learners. Environments can be fully in-person, online courses only, or a combination of the best of both options. That’s where education shines. A hybrid or blended learning model focuses on video and supports flexibility, accessibility, and student engagement compared to in-person or remote-only learning. […] The post How to Transform Education Through Hybrid Teaching with Video appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Summary This blog explores the challenges of workplace collaboration, such as fragmented communication, information silos, and outdated systems. It highlights strategies for fostering a collaborative culture through open communication, clear goals, and cross-functional teamwork. Additionally, it emphasizes how modern intranet solutions and collaborative tools can streamline workflows, improve information sharing, and enhance overall team productivity […] The post Workplace Collaboration: Ho...| Biz Portal
Summary Discover how effective workplace collaboration goes beyond just working together. This blog explores five powerful examples of team collaboration across departments, time zones, and roles—highlighting how the right digital tools boost communication, streamline workflows, and drive innovation. Workplace collaboration is when employees collaborate with each other to achieve shared objectives. Certainly, there is a […] The post 5 Powerful Examples of Collaboration in the Workplace Th...| Biz Portal
There’s a common, yet often overlooked, issue in workplace training. Employees, whether new hires going through onboarding or long timers checking out a new software, are expected to perform well without being given all of the training they need to succeed. Insufficient training chips away at employee confidence, performance, and ultimately, business success. When employees […] The post How a Lack of Training Hurts Workplace Performance appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Video lectures have quickly become a preferred method to share knowledge with students, trainees, employees, and more. Online teaching and remote learning environments demand a high amount of clear, engaging, and effective video content. The good news? You don’t need a film crew, a professional studio, or expensive equipment to create high-quality educational videos. With […] The post How to Make Effective and Engaging Video Lectures appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Learners today expect interactive training that feels relevant from the second they hit play. Generic, one-size-fits-all video content often falls flat and leads to disengagement, a key reason why people stop watching videos. Personalization, on the other hand, turns passive watching into active learning by connecting your content to specific roles, goals, or real-world challenges. […] The post Your Guide to Personalizing Training Videos Like a Pro appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Building a video knowledge base takes time, effort, and resources — hours spent scripting, recording, and editing to create content that supports teams and users. But the real challenge comes after the videos are live: keeping them relevant. Without a clear maintenance plan, even the best content grows stale, frustrating users and undermining trust. A […] The post How To Maintain a Video Knowledge Base That Stays Relevant appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Clear communication is the foundation of productive teamwork, especially when your team spans time zones or locations. That’s why screen capture tools are becoming a must-have — team members can share ideas, report issues, and move projects forward without confusion or delay. What began as a tool for content creators and tutorial makers has evolved. […] The post What Are the Benefits of Screen Capture for Collaboration? appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Consistent training is important for teams to stay on the same page without confusion and unnecessary rework. For organizations with distributed teams and multiple content creators, keeping training videos aligned in tone, branding, and quality isn’t an option. It is essential. Without clear standards, employees may receive mixed messages from leadership and waste time piecing […] The post How to Keep Video Training Consistent Across Your Brand appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Did you know that employee training can cause burnout? Yep, you read that right! While training generally improves employee performance, it can also contribute to burnout, especially in remote and hybrid environments where workers don’t always have access to colleague support. So, what are you to do in a world where stopping L&D efforts is […] The post An Expert’s Opinion: Does Async Training Reduce Burnout? appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
One of the first decisions training teams face when onboarding new hires is whether to lean on live sessions or pre-recorded video. Both have their strengths, and even the most seasoned HR teams struggle to strike the right balance. Live onboarding gives new team members real-time connection and interaction, helping build relationships early on. But […] The post Is Video or Live Onboarding Better? What Training Teams Need To Know appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Your manager just asked you to document a process, but you’re not sure how to get started. Odds are, you’ve never done it before, or you’re looking for a better way. At first, workflow documentation can be daunting. How are you supposed to know what to include and how to best display it? The good […] The post What Are the Best Ways to Document Workflows? appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
What sounds more dry and boring than standard operating procedures? Even the acronym SOP doesn’t help the appeal. But the reality is that relevant, well-written SOPs are foundational to business growth. Smart, growth-oriented organizations are figuring that out. Searches for standard operating procedures have jumped up nearly 40% over the past five years alone. As […] The post What is a SOP? Writing Standard Operating Procedures appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Trainers all have one main goal in sight: effectively teach a concept. The how, when, where, and what of that process may differ greatly, but in a nutshell, the creation of functional training content is key. In 2025, trainers have access to resources like they never have before. Between written content (remember paper instruction pamphlets?), […] The post Top 2025 Training Predictions appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Creating step-by-step guides is one of the best ways to help your team collaborate effectively and achieve repeatable success. This post provides everything you need to know to make excellent step-by-step instructions. The post How to Create Amazing Step-By-Step Instructions appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Learn exactly what to do to make your own how-to, tutorial, and instructional videos. The post The Ultimate Guide to Easily Make Instructional Videos appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
Change, although daunting, is a key element to a business’s success. But how can you implement changes effectively, without creating a whole lot of confusion along the way? By using a well-structured change management procedure! Organizational change management helps identify areas and prepare teams to achieve the company’s goals, no matter what they may be. […] The post A Comprehensive Guide to The Change Management Process appeared first on TechSmith.| TechSmith
PowerPoint has a built-in recorder, but it has some serious limitations. Learn the easiest and best way to record voice over for PowerPoint.| The TechSmith blog
Learn how to improve collaboration in the workplace with strategies that solve communication issues, align teams, and accelerate success.| BizPortals Solutions
Discover the dynamics of enterprise collaboration and learn how SharePoint can shape a leading collaborative platform to overcome business obstacles.| BizPortals Solutions