Traditional eLearning has long promised to upskill employees quickly and efficiently. Watch a video, do a quick quiz, get a certificate and that’s the training done. For many, the experience has felt more like ticking boxes than building real capability that lasts. Slides, stock images, and the dreaded “Click Next” button have become synonymous with training that is forgettable and uninspiring. The result? Low engagement, minimal retention, and little measurable impact.
Read MoreOrganisations invest heavily in learning yet often fail to see tangible results. That is why virtual reality training is no longer a futuristic idea. It is rapidly becoming the most effective way for businesses to build skills, confidence, and capability at scale.
Read MoreIt’s been an exciting season at Totem Learning. From award nominations to a major industry event, our work in experiential learning technologies and game-based training solutions is being recognised across the UK and beyond.
Read MoreToo 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.
Read MoreNot 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.
Read MoreTotem 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.
“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.
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.
Read MoreGamification 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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