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How Financial Institutions Should Design Sales Training That Actually Drives Revenue

How Financial Institutions Should Design Sales Training That Actually Drives Revenue

How Financial Institutions Should Design Sales Training That Actually Drives RevenueShika Mahdavi, Ph.D.
Published on: 07/03/2026

Many financial institutions invest in sales training that focuses on product knowledge instead of client relationships. Learn how modern sales training strategies can improve advisor performance and drive revenue growth.

Corporate Training
From Onboarding to Expertise

From Onboarding to Expertise

From Onboarding to ExpertiseShika Mahdavi, Ph.D.
Published on: 07/03/2026

Onboarding is only the beginning of employee development. Learn how organizations can design career-long learning strategies that support workforce growth, leadership development, and long-term performance.

Corporate TrainingWorkforce Strategy
The 70-20-10 Learning Model

The 70-20-10 Learning Model

The 70-20-10 Learning ModelShika Mahdavi, Ph.D.
Published on: 07/03/2026

The 70-20-10 learning model is widely referenced but often misunderstood. Learn what the framework actually means and how organizations can design learning systems that support experiential and social learning.

Corporate Training
Why Knowledge Management Is the Missing Piece in Corporate Training

Why Knowledge Management Is the Missing Piece in Corporate Training

Why Knowledge Management Is the Missing Piece in Corporate TrainingShika Mahdavi, Ph.D.
Published on: 07/03/2026

Training programs often fail because employees cannot access the knowledge they need after training ends. Learn how knowledge management systems improve training effectiveness and support workforce performance.

Corporate TrainingKnowledge Management