The Mindtools L&D Podcast 181 — Lost in translation
For many organisations, the workplace is no longer local. Technology has helped create a global talent market, where the primary job requirements are a computer and a stable internet connection.
There are obvious benefits to this, but what does it mean for L&D? How do you deliver a consistent experience to a multilingual, multicultural workforce, spread across different regions?
This week on the Good Practice Podcast, Ross Dickie and Gemma Towersey are joined by Emily Decker from Comtec Translations to discuss:
- the specific challenges of translating e-learning content
- the benefits of working with a translation agency
- when and when not to use machine translation
Show notes
The National Geographic article Gemma mentioned can be found at: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/01/scientists-are-unraveling-the-mysteries-of-pain-feature/
For those who wish 'to Meghan Markle' like the lady herself, this article covers the nuances of the new verb: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jan/24/to-meghan-markle-verb-how-to-use-it
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- Ross Dickie @ross__dickie
- Gemma Towersey @gemmatowersey
- Emily Decker @ComtecTranslate