The hunt begins. I'm researching the political market. I met with Tom Engel a few weeks ago to brainstorm how to get...
Market Research for Political Organizations Part 1
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Welcome to the Kristensen Designs Blog
Get insights from Lauren about her journey into the world of instructional design, and the ins and outs of running her own business.
New Target Audience-Political Organizations
I've been in instructional design since January 2021 and been a freelance worker since April 2021. I feel like I'm at...
The Difference Between ILT, VILT, and Online Learning
There's three different ways to train someone. I discuss the differences between them. Instructor-Led Training (ILT)...
What to Expect When You Work With Me
Here's a rundown of my process from our first meeting to the end of the project. 1. Schedule a discovery call where we...
Building Resilience in Businesses
In September 2021 I worked on a webinar explaining how instructional design could relieve stress and increase...
IDOL Academy: My Instructional Design Education
The IDOL Academy is an online trade school for instructional designers. It's self-paced, but the "school" is active...
CEO Lauren Kristensen’s Background
I was born in Tuscon, AZ then moved to Las Vegas, NV when I was 2 years old. I went to a private college preparatory...
Why I Decided to Start My Own Business
"If you really want to help your fellow man, start a business and employ someone." ~ Stephen Moore, Former Senior...
Why I Left News Production
I originally fell into the newsroom by accident. I was a Master Control Operator at NBC KOBI-5 in Medford from July...
News Producer Transitioning to Learning & Development
As I edit my resume for the 5 billionth time, I worry that learning and development recruiters and hiring managers are...