5 Ways to Raise Your Learning Game
We still like to think that August in Europe means a slower pace thanks to summer holidays. Turns out… not this year.
Between working on some amazing client projects, we’ve been busy improving the Octily Content Editor by adding new functionality and making the user experience even smoother. And behind the scenes? There is plenty brewing in our “secret laboratory” that we cannot wait to share soon.
We’re also excited to welcome Lin to the team as Full-Stack UX Designer, bringing loads of visual design skills and a serious depth of UX know-how. Yes, that is “user experience experience”… still a tongue twister.
This month, we’re going back to the foundations. You can have the best learning content in the world, but without the right culture, structure, and rollout, your shiny new LXP might just sit there unused.
Here are five ways to raise your learning game:
- Smarter page design that’s easier to use and on-brand
- Better rollout strategies that build momentum
- Performance reviews that save time and effort
- Embedding learning into everyday work
- Visual storytelling that connects with your audience
Each one can make the difference between a platform your team ignores and one they actually use.
Ready to see how structure and culture can set the standard for success?
Table of Content
- Build Smarter: How Template Pages and Components Help HR Teams Move Faster
- The Octily Effect: Before and After Cornerstone Page Customization
- How to Roll Out an LXP During Digital Transformation
- The Real Cost of Bad UX in Performance Reviews
- Octily Beneath the Surface: Behind Every Photo is a Story
- “No Time to Learn” Isn’t the Real Problem
- Simen Says: Your Go-To for Quick Fixes and Expert Tips
Build Smarter: How Template Pages and Components Help HR Teams Move Faster
If you’ve ever had to wait days for a page update, launched a campaign without a proper landing page, or answered the same HR question on repeat, you know how frustrating slow changes can be.
With templates and components in the Octily Content Editor, you decide what to update and when. Templates give you the structure. Components give you the flexibility. Together, they let you move faster, keep pages fresh, and make sure the right information reaches the right people at the right time.
💬 “Can we fix it today?” Now you can.
The Octily Effect: Before and After Cornerstone Page Customization
“Wait… this is Cornerstone?” We hear that a lot.
The truth is, you don’t need to start from scratch to give your platform a fresh look and better experience. By rethinking layout, structure, and design, we turn rigid, generic pages into spaces that are clear, on-brand, and easy to use, without losing your existing data.
✔️ Pages designed to match your brand and your needs
✔️ Clear layouts that guide people to the right place
✔️ Relevant content for every role or region
✔️ Less “Where do I click?” and more “That’s what I needed”
✔️ Easy updates with the Octily Content Editor
✨ Think house makeover show, but for your LMS.
How to Roll Out an LXP During Digital Transformation
LXP launches during digital transformation can’t just be big announcements or quiet background changes. The most effective rollouts start small, build momentum, and scale in waves.
💡 Start small. Learn fast. Build momentum.
The Real Cost of Bad UX in Performance Reviews
A clunky review process doesn’t just slow things down. It eats time, drains budgets, and pulls focus from real conversations.
Use our Performance Review Cost Calculator to see what it’s really costing and where smarter design can save hours.
⏱️ Shifts reviews from time-drain to performance gain
Octily Beneath the Surface: Behind Every Photo is a Story
Not every great photo comes from a big shoot. Some are quick snaps that capture something real, the ones you keep because they still make you feel something. For World Photo Day, we’re sharing the stories behind the images that make us smile, laugh, or tear up, and why those moments matter in our work.
📸 Authentic images connect more deeply than polished ones.
“No Time to Learn” Isn’t the Real Problem
When learning feels like an optional extra, it’s the first thing to get dropped. The real challenge isn’t time, it’s making learning part of the everyday flow of work. From structure and visibility to culture and design, small changes can turn skipped sessions into habits that stick.
📚 Build learning into the day so it becomes second nature.
Simen Says: Your Go-To for Quick Fixes and Expert Tips
Got a tricky Cornerstone question?
Simen has the answers. From quick fixes to complex configurations, Simen Says is where you will find expert insights on Cornerstone OnDemand, Saba Cloud, and EdCast. Browse existing tips or submit your own question. Your challenge today might help others tomorrow.
💡 Featured Questions:
- Can I personalize the learner’s homepage in CSOD?
🚀 Find out what Simen says.
Let’s Collaborate
Want content that pops, pages with personality, or a brand that actually feels like you? Let’s make it happen.
Get in touch, send an email, or book a meeting. We would love to explore what we can create together.
