The Data L&D Is Reporting Is Wrong And It's Costing Us Our Seat At The Table
Too many L&D teams rely on metrics that are easy to capture but say little about actual performance. Completions, clicks, and time-on-platform might look good in a dashboard but they rarely answer the real question the business is asking: Did anything change?
In this piece, we explore why traditional learning metrics fall short, how they damage L&D’s credibility, and what we should be measuring instead to prove business impact.
This article was originally published on eLearning Industry.
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Why Most 'Immersive Learning' Isn’t Immersive at All
Not all immersive learning is created equal. While the term is thrown around freely in L&D, most so-called “immersive” experiences are anything but. In this post, we unpack what real immersive learning looks like, why it’s about more than flashy tech, and how it can lead to measurable behaviour change in your workforce.
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Totem Named Finalist for L&D Supplier of the Year at the British Training Awards
Totem has been named a finalist for L&D Supplier of the Year at the British Training Awards 2025.
This recognition isn’t just about us—it’s about what’s possible when bold learning design meets business outcomes. From reducing risk and boosting engagement to delivering measurable ROI, this is a moment to celebrate what L&D can truly achieve.
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Why “Engagement” Isn’t Enough in L&D (and What to Aim for Instead)
“Engagement is easy to fake. Impact isn’t.”
Many L&D teams focus on making learning more engaging but that’s no longer enough. If nothing changes in the way people act, communicate, or perform, then what’s the point?
This post explores why it’s time to stop chasing clicks and start designing learning that delivers measurable change.
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Totem Learning launches Sona AI: Transforming how organisations build communication skills at scale
Some conversations change everything. Built at the intersection of behavioural science, AI, and learning design, Sona AI helps employees develop confidence, empathy, and real-world communication skills through immersive, adaptive dialogue with lifelike AI personas.
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Enhancing Employee Engagement
Gamification has proven to be a powerful tool in boosting employee engagement. By incorporating game mechanics into the workplace, organisations can make routine tasks more interactive and rewarding.
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Transform Your L&D Strategy with Action Learning: A Sneak Peek from Our Latest Training Journal Article
Our latest article in the Training Journal delves into the power of Action Learning as a catalyst for such transformation. This immersive learning approach is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about applying it in real-world scenarios, thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice.
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Boosting Learner Engagement with Games Based Learning
Discover how games based learning strategies can revolutionize your training programs. Learn the psychology behind engagement, the benefits of serious games, and how to integrate these techniques to enhance learner motivation and retention.
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Achieving Competence: The Role of Serious Games in Skill Development
Mastering skills through practice is the cornerstone of achieving conscious competence in any field. While knowledge and memory are essential, the ability to apply that knowledge effectively is what truly demonstrates competence. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of practice in skill development, showcasing the role of serious games and simulations in honing abilities.
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