Digital Experiental Training Content: The Challenges with Outsourcing and Off the Shelf Content
In today's rapidly evolving landscape of workplace training, Digital Experiential Training (DET) has emerged as a powerful approach to engage learners and deliver impactful learning experiences. By leveraging immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), DET offers a dynamic and interactive way to train employees.
When it comes to obtaining DET content, organizations typically have three main methods: self-authoring, outsourcing creation to a development studio, or buying off-the-shelf content. Each method comes with its own set of challenges, which can significantly impact the effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) of DET initiatives.
Outsourcing content creation to a development studio may seem like a convenient option, but it often comes with high costs, long lead times, and limited content flexibility. Organizations may find themselves waiting weeks or even months for custom content to be developed, only to discover that it doesn't fully meet their needs.
Similarly, off-the-shelf content may offer a quick solution, but it often lacks specificity to the organization, role, or culture. This lack of customization can result in training that doesn't fully resonate with employees or address their specific learning needs.
These challenges ultimately lead to a limitation of an organization's ROI from DET initiatives. Without content that is tailored to their unique requirements and easily adaptable to changes, organizations may struggle to see the full impact of their training investments.
Fortunately, a new generation of solutions is now available that allows for self-authoring of DET content. By empowering organizations to create their own custom content, these solutions address the limitations of outsourcing and off-the-shelf options.
Self-authoring enables organizations to develop content that is highly specific to their needs, culture, and learning objectives. It also offers greater flexibility, allowing for easy updates and modifications as needed. With self-authoring, organizations can ensure that their DET initiatives are aligned with their strategic goals and deliver maximum value to their employees.
To learn more about the DET perspective and the value creation process, readers can explore the Facilitate DET eBook. With the right tools and approach, organizations can overcome the challenges of DET content creation and unlock the full potential of immersive learning experiences.
