In one of our last blog posts, we explored reason one of three why live, instructor-led training is superior to content-based, self-learning. The second reason why live instructors are preferred is to provide enhanced energy, empathy, and direction. Students receive real-time awareness, encouragement, and contagious enthusiasm about the topic from a live facilitator. Live instructors provide space for questions, discussions, and a timely break keeping participants engaged to

You just heard from Fuse's CEO Tracy Graf about our virtual Innovative Change Maker FREE Demonstration on Wednesday, November 17 from 12 PM - 1 PM MT. This one-hour sample of the full Innovative Change Maker workshop will provide a sneak peek of how the full workshop could train your team to gain rapid buy-in for unique ideas. This workshop utilizing AI simulation technology and live guided discussions is the most immersive way to learn, and therefore, the most effective! Wha

Which training method would make you feel most confident that the pilot is proficient enough to transport you safely? A. The pilot read manuals and watched videos to learn to fly B. The pilot practiced in realistic flight simulators and received live instruction from an expert with step-by-step practice of how to take off, fly, and safely land the plane Laying out the two options probably makes the answer obvious, and highlights our learnings based on interviewing fifty

Fuse - Igniting Communication specializes in relationship development training that helps unlock team potential and achieve collective goals. Our team development workshops are so effective that they can turn any "zombie horde" into a high-functioning team. Fuse's workshops help motivate and empower team members while cultivating connections and relationships across all levels of an organization. Our workshops also energize innovation and drive business results. Fuse workshop

Improving your organization's communication will awaken people and lead to improved value for your business. Imagine a workplace where corpse-like interactions are a thing of the past! Fuse - Igniting Communication teaches individuals and teams to communicate effectively Effective communication sparks collaborative innovation Collaborative innovation drives business success Human connection increases learning and sometimes healthy competition among participants. Here is day 4

Treat yourself to a Fuse - Igniting Communication professional development experience that is so eye-opening it would even open the eyes of the dead. Our workshops instill enhanced energy, empathy, and clarity in your communication. No joke ... or trick! The 50 high-level leaders interviewed by Fuse overwhelmingly agreed that they prefer an instructor-led, real-time training experience. One of the interviewed leaders shared the following: "Live learning allows participants to

We’ve all experienced “death by powerpoint” trainings that turn your team into disengaged zombies. Fuse’s professional development workshops are so engaging that they are exciting enough to wake the dead and help turn any zombie horde into a high-functioning team. Data show that live instructor-led learning experiences are far superior to self-paced, content-based (written or recorded) training, no matter what the subject. An instructor will skillfully guide participants thro

Are you looking to inspire your team members out of a trance? Do they sometimes show up speechless or unresponsive? Fuse can help! We provide immersive development workshops that are so engaging they can motivate any zombie-like human to communicate in a more productive, professional way. Live, instructor-led training can help with higher content retention and participant engagement, regardless of the workshop being held virtually or in-person. Instructors can manage students

Enhance your organization or client learning experience! Deliver our artificial intelligence simulation workshops via your brand. Envision the value you could add to your organization, your clients, or your personal portfolio by becoming accredited to lead these immersive, gamified learning experiences! Fuse - Igniting Communication accredits facilitators to deliver any of our four simulation workshops: Stakeholder Engagement Innovation Change Maker Leading Change Crisis Mana

Fuse - Igniting Communications was invited to participate in the recent Project Management Institute® Mile Hi Symposium on August 27, 2021. Tracy Graf, Fuse's CEO, energized the audience as the featured lunchtime speaker, sharing the Colorado Convention Center stage between luminaries Daymond John and Aron Ralston, along with many other great speakers. Check out highlights from the August 27 Project Management Institute® Mile Hi Symposium: At this event, Tracy delivered on Fu

Fuse's AI Business Simulation workshops employ academically renowned artificial intelligence software and live instructor-led discussions, resulting in:​ Strengthened leadership skills Improved project collaboration Proactive brand resilience Increased innovation High training ROI The simulation training technology was developed specifically to engage – adrenalin pumps, emotions rise and participants are tested, as if in reality. These gamified workshops feel so real, being

Can you remember the most boring professional learning experience you’ve attended? Was it someone just lecturing at you, reading slides with little audience interaction? Now think of the most positive adult learning experience which has impacted you professionally. Was it interactive, conversational, and provided a gamified and/or hands-on learning opportunity? Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) research shows that this latter experience is the more effective learni

Fuse was recognized for recent achievements, please read the press release below. Fuse - Igniting Communication Earns Key City & County of Denver Certifications A leading provider of professional development training, Fuse - Igniting Communication is proud to announce that it has earned three notable certifications from the City & County of Denver. Bolstering its extensive list of existing qualifications, Fuse has now earned Denver certifications as a: Small Business Enterpri

Shoutout Colorado's mission is for "people to spend more of their money with small businesses, independent artists and creatives." They feel "one of the most powerful ways to do that is by putting small business owners and creatives at the center of discussions designed to spark conversation within the community." Fuse - Igniting Communication CEO, Tracy Graf, was honored when a fellow Denver-area entrepreneur suggested Shoutout Colorado share her story of transitioning from

Great Project Management Requires Buy-in from Many Participants. Learning how to engage the right people most effectively prevents project paralysis. Identifying who your key stakeholders are, what they care about, and how to gain their buy-in could be the difference between a successful completion or a stalled endeavor. The Power/Interest Matrix Helps You Gain Insight About Your Priority Players In every project, certain people wield most of the power. They may: Hold the key

Announcement! Fuse is excited to announce that one of our most popular workshops is receiving a communication make-over. Our workshop previously called "Managing Stakeholders" uses AI technology to simulate a three-month long project experience in only a few workshop hours. The main workshop learning is how important it is to engage stakeholders to gain their support for your project plans. The more we engage our project stakeholders in the decision making process, the more b

According to Harvard Business Review, “Women are 20% less likely than straight white men to win endorsement for their ideas; people of color are 24% less likely; and LGBTs are 21% less likely.” Fuse is delivering valuable workshops for clients, where we share tips, and brainstorm unique applications for their organization, to encourage the entire workforce to help improve workplace interactions with all team members. We recently led sessions for hundreds of employees at one o

Fuse - Igniting Communication is grateful to celebrate three years of helping teams improve their communication skills, positively impacting their organizations' efficiency and bottom line. We are honored to guide thousands of leaders and team members on their learning and development journey at Fortune 500 tech companies, renewable energy agencies, prestigious universities, and many small-to-medium-sized organizations. Fuse's workshops provide the benefits of: Team collabora

Fuse partners with McLuhan & Davies Communications, Inc as an accredited facilitator for their workshops. Mariana Freire from McLuhan & Davies shares some insights to support team collaboration. Being able to communicate effectively is one of the most important non-technical skills and crucial to building strong relationships at work and in life. These five tips will help you practice your communication skills not only to express ideas and exchange information but also to ma

MANAGING STAKEHOLDERS is a live workshop that teaches how to influence and persuade project partners to build consensus, using an artificial intelligence simulation. Fuse - Igniting Communication's state-of-the-art simulation workshops provide real-life business experience by leveraging artificial intelligence. It is like an online chess game where simulated players change how they respond based on what interactions you initiate with them. This immersive training offers the a