Holly MacDonald
Holly MacDonald Hero
Creator of Instructional Products - specializing in building products for customer, member or professional audience. at Spark + Co.
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    Holly MacDonald Hero

    20+ years in the learning biz, independent consultant. I work on projects for employee training and customer training, and often bring a team of experts to the table.
  • British Columbia, Canada
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Designer to Developer Handoff
"I wonder if there is a set of icons you could develop that would be short hand within your storyboard document? I've attached something t..."
  • over 11 years ago08/24/12 at 3:02 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Challenges with elearning for the restaurant industry?
"Hi Laura - I am gearing up to work with a restaurant chain on their overall training strategy and how to use elearning or mlearning as p..."
  • over 11 years ago08/23/12 at 2:05 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Freelance Heroes
"Helena, I would say that the same things mostly apply (it's just more complicated and there are more players AND factors to consider on b..."
  • over 11 years ago08/21/12 at 12:09 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Freelance Heroes
"Helena - you need to have a "terms of reference" or "statement of work" which outlines what you are agreeing to and what they are agreein..."
  • over 11 years ago08/20/12 at 4:24 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Crediting a person's or business name
"Bruce Graham said: Hi Rachel. I consider that a company/business/organization buys my services and experience, and pays for me to create ..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/17/12 at 10:52 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion FREE 22 Original Stick Figures
"I've totally got my eye on the Sketchnote book too: http://rohdesign.com/ by Mike Rohde looks good!"
  • almost 12 years ago08/16/12 at 5:52 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion FREE 22 Original Stick Figures
"What a nice thing to do. Thanks for sharing Randy. Earned "hero" points in my book!"
  • almost 12 years ago08/16/12 at 4:58 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald started a new discussion branching with pick many question type
"I'd like to be able to use a quiz that allows the user to select "all that apply" from a list and if they choose 3 or more (as an example..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/16/12 at 1:58 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion eLearning - Dominance Through Marginal Gains
"I really liked Tom's approach of a design slide, so that is something I'm going to do from now on: http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearn..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/16/12 at 11:06 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Could we have this effect available in Storyline please? :)
"Steve Flowers said: Love this style of packaging. I personally dislike being slaved to a next button and many of our folks with limited v..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/16/12 at 11:00 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Keeping Quick Reference Guides quick?
"Hi Kristen, you are right that a "one pager" is ideal for your QRG. You could consider language (instead of full sentences use phrases), ..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/16/12 at 10:12 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Freelance Heroes
"Hey Freelancers, I had forgotten about this blog, but there's some helpful tips in here that you might find useful: http://ducttapemarket..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/15/12 at 2:06 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion First formal "Pecha Kucha" Poposal to client...
"I wish I was more underhanded, I'd totally steal that idea Bruce. Very clever my friend, very clever."
  • almost 12 years ago08/14/12 at 1:20 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Software-training-specific elearning resources
"I read this post and wondered if it gave any insight into designing software training: http://bokardo.com/archives/designing-for-the-soci..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/14/12 at 9:22 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Software-training-specific elearning resources
"David, really useful question! I work with clients who design/develop software to refine and define their training approach. It is certai..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/13/12 at 12:16 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Freelancers - how do you manage your time?
"Sheila - I'm so glad you found it useful. It's a common coaching thing. On the sort of managing time thing - I saw this today which seeme..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/09/12 at 4:46 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Freelancers - how do you manage your time?
"Great  points Sheila. Types of projects will definitely influence things. Those that don't have hard/fast deadlines (they do exist, I've ..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/09/12 at 11:32 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Storyline Organization Tips
"@Ryan and @ Stephanie - if you do meet up in Vic, let me know, I could come over as well and it would be great to get a bit of a BC meet-..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/08/12 at 12:30 pm (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Freelancers -- where do you find most of your work?
"Great news Bruce - It just goes to show how important visibility (and helpfulness) is. Keep it up!"
  • almost 12 years ago08/08/12 at 9:58 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion [Instructional Design Topic] - "Un-learning"
"TOTALLY agree on the upfront performance consulting to determine cause before designing training. If we are sure that there are skill de..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/08/12 at 7:47 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion having difficulty at work.....
"One of the tough things about being an ID is that it's a service and that's always difficult to manage. you are relying on relationships ..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/06/12 at 8:52 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion [Instructional Design Topic] - "Un-learning"
"Good point Dave, I guess I was thinking more along the lines of a new process/system being introduced where old/new makes sense. In the s..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/06/12 at 8:07 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion [Instructional Design Topic] - "Un-learning"
"Bruce Graham said: Imagine standard Sales or Compliance (aaargggh!) courses? I try not to imagine those."
  • almost 12 years ago08/03/12 at 9:26 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion [Instructional Design Topic] - "Un-learning"
"@Bruce - when there's a change happening, I usually include a "what's changing" which contrasts old/new, as Colin describes: "here's how ..."
  • almost 12 years ago08/03/12 at 7:25 am (UTC)
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Holly MacDonald replied to the discussion Freelancers -- where do you find most of your work?
"Bruce Graham said: Freelance Heroes gets my vote bruce What he said"
  • almost 12 years ago08/01/12 at 4:45 pm (UTC)