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Jenny Ayers

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Raleigh
As seen in: Training Industry
Covers:  Business, training, education, workplace culture, learning and development

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Jenny Ayers’s Biography

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As a full-time editor at Training Industry and a part-time freelance fiction editor, I have honed my expertise in multiple styles and genres. I am a driven, talented writer, editor and educator with extensive experience creating content and collaborating across disciplines and industries.

Jenny Ayers’s Journalist Portfolio

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From the Classroom to Corporate: How Teachers Can Transition to Training

From the Classroom to Corporate: How Teachers Can Transition to Training

Oversized classes, unpaid duties, dwindling resources and stagnant salaries have made long-term career sustai…

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AI Applications to Improve the Business of Learning

AI Applications to Improve the Business of Learning

Discover how AI links corporate training to metrics, enhances agility, and communicates value to boost busine…

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5 Tips for Planning a Successful L&D Off-Site Event

5 Tips for Planning a Successful L&D Off-Site Event

Whether it’s called an off-site, a summit or a retreat, the objective is to bring dispersed L&D teams togethe…

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Landing a Job in L&D: Tips From Learning Leaders

Landing a Job in L&D: Tips From Learning Leaders

L&D pros share the skills needed to be successful in this field, what to look for in a potential employer and…

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Beyond "Nice": How Training Supports Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Beyond "Nice": How Training Supports Psychological Safety in the Workplace

This article offers tips for promoting and maintaining psychological safety, empowering employees to innovate…

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TICE Takeaway: Why L&D Should Stop Asking for a Seat at the Table

TICE Takeaway: Why L&D Should Stop Asking for a Seat at the Table

In this article, learning leaders offer their tips for how to be seen as a trusted partner whom stakeholders …

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The Business Case for L&D in the C-Suite

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By Jenny Ayers, CPTMJenny Ayers
| Training Industry Verified
Even when executives say they value learning, training is often treated as a separate support function rather than a key driver of business performance. But, when you look at how organizations actually achieve long-term success and employee retention, learning is everywhere: onboarding, upskilling, reskilling, leadership development, coaching and change management. That work is too important to be reduced to a checklist item.
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Coached by a Bot, Closing Like a Pro: AI’s Role in Sales Enablement

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By Jenny Ayers, CPTMJenny Ayers
| Training Industry Verified
Economic uncertainty, supply chain issues and changing customer expectations have had a significant impact on sales teams, making it more difficult for reps to meet their quotas. In fact, studies show that the majority of sales reps have struggled to meet or completely missed their quotas in recent years. To meet the needs of today’s market, training professionals are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to train, coach and enable their sales teams.
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From the Classroom to Corporate: How Teachers Can Transition to Training

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By Jenny Ayers, CPTMJenny Ayers
| Training Industry Verified
Years ago, transitioning from classroom teaching to corporate learning and development (L&D) may have seemed like a leap. Today, it’s a trend. Oversized classes, unpaid duties, dwindling resources and stagnant salaries have made long-term career sustainability nearly impossible. In fact, a 2022 National Education Association survey found that 55% of educators were planning to leave education earlier than anticipated, citing burnout and a lack of support.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

College newspaper as a features writer.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! Got one from a thrift shop when I was in middle school to write the next great American novel.

How is social media changing news?

Short attention spans mean chunked copy with click-bait headlines.
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