Developing Training for New Technologies

The DOJ consistently says that compliance programs should be effective, data-driven, and focused on whether employees are actually learning. Yet... The standard training "data" is literally just completion data! Imagine if I asked a revenue leader how their sales team was doing and the leader said, "100% of our sales reps came to work today." I'd be furious! How can I assess effectiveness if all I have is an attendance list? Compliance leaders I chat with want to move to a data-driven approach but change management is hard, especially with clunky tech. Plus, it's tricky to know where to start– you often can't go from 0 to 60 in a quarter. In case this serves as inspiration, here are a few things Ethena customers are doing to make their compliance programs data-driven and learning-focused: 1. Employee-driven learning: One customer is asking, at the beginning of their code of conduct training, "Which topic do you want to learn more about?" and then offering a list. Employees get different training based on their selection...and no, "No training pls!" is not an option. The compliance team gets to see what issues are top of mind and then they can focus on those topics throughout the year. 2. Targeted training: Another customer is asking, "How confident are you raising bribery concerns in your team," and then analyzing the data based on department and country. They've identified the top 10 teams they are focusing their ABAC training and communications on, because prioritization is key. You don't need to move from the traditional, completion-focused model to a data-driven program all at once. But take incremental steps to layer on data that surfaces risks and lets you prioritize your efforts. And your vendor should be your thought partner, not the obstacle, in this journey! I've seen Ethena's team work magic in terms of navigating concerns like PII and LMS limitations – it can be done!

Let’s be real: compliance training is important, but it’s also kind of a pain. I say that as someone who works for a compliance training company and deeply understands the value add of effective training. Our training is the highest quality, most relevant and engaging compliance training I've seen in the market. It drives measurable results on preventing sexual harassment, reducing phishing scam susceptibility, and educating employees on when and how to make a report. But let’s not pretend that any training — no matter how well designed — isn’t competing with an already overloaded to-do list. Employees aren’t thrilled to hit “start module,” no matter how engaging the material is. And leaders aren’t exactly hyped to hear about everyone having to carve out time away from our revenue goals for everyone to take their training. That's just reality. So how do we deliver the critical training employees need — legally, ethically, culturally — while preserving as much time as possible for the very real and meaningful work already sitting on every employee's plate? Here are 4 practical strategies that have worked for us: ⏱️ Don't overtrain your employees. California managers are required to take 2 hours of Harassment Prevention training every 2 years. Connecticut managers, on the other hand, only have to take 2 hours of training every 10 years. Be strategic about how much training you assign your employees vs forcing a one-size-fits-all approach just to be “safe.” 🤖 Use AI to keep it short and sharp. Need a 5-min refresher on your dating policy? Our AI-powered PDF-to-training converter allows you to turn any company policy into a custom training in minutes. Just upload your PDF, and boom: You've got an interactive, custom training in minutes. You can even tailor the training further by prompting our AI copilot for adjustments, i.e. "Switch up the images and learning scenarios to include warehouse workers to better reflect our employee population." 📆 Replace time, don't add time. Got a companywide All Hands? Replace it with a calendar block for everyone to take their training so your employees don't have to find extra time in their already fully booked schedules to take training. ✅ Let people test out of the training If your employees can prove they already know the material, why force them to take the training? A quick quiz before the training can save someone 30–60 minutes. Unless the training is legally required, there's no need to reteach what they already know. Compliance matters. But so does employee time. Let’s treat both like they’re valuable — because they are. Your leadership team will thank you for it, I promise.

At Pulau Tekong, drones now fly over recruits during basic training. They’re not just looking in, though, they’re simulating incoming attacks. How far has tech advanced, that it’s now part of training? The SAF is adding drone warfare to BMT, giving recruits a taste of modern conflict from day one. They're adding real-time decision making, and stress-testing under simulated fire. Real aircraft. Real aerial threats, but zero life risk. This has been added because battle has grown with tech too. Drone incursions, autonomous weapons, AI-driven threats—they’re not future scenarios. They’re current headlines. And, Singapore’s not sitting still. Instead of just teaching tactics, they’re learning adaptability. Instead of practising for yesterday’s battlefield, they’re training for tomorrow’s uncertainty. They're sending the right signals - prepare fast, train smart, stay ahead. No-one likes to think about the possibility of war, but being prepared is vital. And adding this training is all part of preparing. Because for this next generation—it’s how things are done.

How to Train Your Team on Export Control Compliance Without Boring Them to Death 💼 Let's be honest: most compliance training feels like watching paint dry. But when it comes to export controls, disengaged employees = real legal risk for your organization. Here's how to make dual-use, military, and sanctions training actually stick: 🎯 Start with "Why It Matters" Don't jump into regulations. Begin with real consequences: "Remember when Company X got hit with a $50M fine? Here's how that happened..." Suddenly, everyone's paying attention. 📱 Use Micro-Learning Break complex regulations into 5-minute modules. "Today we're covering dual-use items" beats "Here's everything about EAR in 4 hours." 🎮 Gamify the Experience Create scenarios: "You're shipping to Germany, the customer wants it fast-tracked, and they're asking odd questions about technical specs. What's your next move?" Let teams discuss and debate. 📊 Make It Visual Flowcharts for classification decisions. Maps showing restricted countries. Infographics breaking down license requirements. Compliance doesn't have to be text-heavy. 🔄 Practice with Real Examples Use your actual products, actual customers (anonymized), actual export scenarios. Generic examples don't land the same way. ⚡ Keep It Current That PowerPoint from 2019? Retire it. Export controls change constantly. Fresh examples show this isn't just box-checking. The goal isn't just completing training—it's building a culture where people actually think before they ship, share, or sell. What's worked best for your compliance training programs? Drop your strategies below! 👇 #ExportControl #ComplianceTraining #DualUse #ITAR #EAR #TrainingAndDevelopment

𝗡𝗥𝗧𝗞 “𝗞𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿”: 𝗨𝗚𝗩 + 𝗘𝗪 = 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌊📡 Footage shows the NRTK “Kurier” — an unmanned ground vehicle reportedly equipped with electronic warfare payloads — crossing a water obstacle during training exercises. That detail matters. 🔎 What does this signal? 🚜 1) Mobility beyond roads   A UGV that can negotiate water obstacles expands routing options and reduces predictability. In a #DroneWarfare and #EW environment, predictability kills. 📡 2) EW at the tactical edge   Mounting electronic warfare modules on robotic platforms allows: • Forward jamming without exposing crews   • Rapid repositioning of EW bubbles   • Distributed spectrum denial rather than centralized emitters  This aligns with a broader trend: smaller, mobile EW nodes instead of large, static systems. 🌍 3) Training realism   Water crossing during exercises isn’t cosmetic. It tests: • Platform buoyancy and stability   • Antenna placement and signal integrity   • Power management under strain   • Recovery procedures if immobilized  In modern conflict — especially in Ukraine — terrain is rarely cooperative. Systems must function in mud, snow, water, and under constant electromagnetic pressure. 📌 The bigger picture for #MilitaryInnovation: Robotics are no longer just reconnaissance tools. They are becoming maneuver elements that carry sensors, jammers, logistics loads — and potentially weapons — into contested space. The fusion of UGV mobility and electronic warfare is not experimental anymore. It’s doctrinally relevant. “𝘔𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳. 𝘔𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭.”

The Army is requesting $255 million in fiscal 2025 to buy more of the latest variant of Microsoft’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System. That amount would go toward procuring 3,162 IVAS 1.2 heads-up-display systems. The HUD/puck tactical kits will come with conformal wearable batteries, advanced battery chargers, and a “tactical cloud package.” IVAS is one of the Army’s highest-priority modernization initiatives. The tech includes ruggedized headgear with augmented reality capabilities, inspired by Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 device. The service aims to use the equipment for both training and battlefield operations for dismounted troops. The Army’s R&D plans for 2024 included developing software for IVAS “that enables soldiers to intuitively relay reconnaissance intent to a team of autonomous sensors and quickly interpret feedback from the systems and make targeting decisions.” The Army also wants to explore algorithms that use voice commands, eye movements, and hand gestures to interact with the system for “relaying intent and closing the targeting cycle more effectively,” as well as develop “feedback mechanisms” in the Android Tactical Assault Kit and IVAS to improve the AI algorithms “once soldiers recognize mistakes by the autonomous sensors.”

Revolutionizing Military Aviation Training: The Slovenian Armed Forces' Leap into XR. In a groundbreaking move to enhance operational readiness, the Slovenian Armed Forces have partnered with AFormX Aviation Technology and Varjo to deploy state-of-the-art VR and XR flight simulators. These simulators, tailored for the Pilatus PC-9 and AS532 Cougar platforms, offer immersive training experiences that closely replicate real-world conditions. By integrating Varjo's industry-leading XR-4 headsets, the Slovenian military has achieved: High-Fidelity Training: Precise replication of aircraft cockpits and Slovenian terrain for realistic mission scenarios. Interoperable Systems: Seamless coordination between VR and XR simulators for joint tactical exercises. Cost-Effective Solutions: Reduced reliance on foreign facilities, enabling more frequent and flexible training sessions. This initiative sets a new standard in NATO-aligned military training, showcasing how cutting-edge technology can be harnessed to prepare forces for the complexities of modern warfare. Defense leaders and policymakers: Explore how immersive technologies can transform your training programs and elevate mission preparedness. #DefenseInnovation #MilitaryTraining #XRTechnology #OperationalReadiness #Varjo #AFormX #SlovenianArmedForces #NATO #AviationTraining #ImmersiveSimulation For an in-depth look at this transformative project, read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/dNzv9-fT

A little-known company in California’s high desert will deliver a new prototype aircraft to help the US military train its pilots against advanced stealth fighters. Tehachapi-based Sierra Technical Services (STS) was awarded a $77.1 million Pentagon contract on 4 August to deliver a prototype uncrewed aerial target aircraft capable of replicating the flight characteristics of the most-advanced enemy fighter jets. “Key amongst these characteristics”, according to the Pentagon, “is size, signature and electronic attack payloads.” Those attributes “significantly impact acquisition, tracking and guidance of anti-air systems”, the Pentagon contract announcement with STS notes, saying the fifth-generation traits must be “adequately represented” in a target platform to ensure proper testing. STS has previously described its experimental 5th Generation Aerial Target (5GAT) as a “high-performance, unmanned, fighter-size aircraft” meant to be “threat representative”, including low observability.

Ready to get your technology into the hands of Special Operations? USSOCOM just released Amendment 7 to their long-term Broad Agency Announcement, and they have completely shifted their focus toward "disruptive technologies" for the future operating environment. If you have been waiting for the right moment to pitch the Command, this is it. Here is what they are looking for right now: First, they want the Hyper-Enabled Force. This means anything that helps an operator make faster decisions at the "edge" without needing a connection back to a home base. Think wearable sensors, AI that processes data locally, and next-generation heads-up displays. Second, they are prioritizing Signature Management. In a world of constant digital surveillance, SOCOM needs ways to stay invisible. This includes masking electronic signals and advanced camouflage that works across different spectrums. Third, they need "Leap Ahead" communications. They are looking for radios and data links that can’t be jammed or tracked by sophisticated adversaries. Regarding the awards, there isn't a fixed price tag on this BAA. Instead, they ask for a "Rough Order of Magnitude" cost. You tell them what it will take to build a prototype, and if your tech hits the mark, they move you into a formal proposal. If you want your company to be one to watch, don't just offer a slightly better version of what they already have. Focus on "Modular Open System Architecture." They want tech that can plug into other systems easily without being locked into one vendor. The next big review cycle runs from January 5 to April 17, 2026. All you need to start is a five-page white paper and a quad chart. It is the most direct path to working with the elite. #USSOCOM #DefenseInnovation #SpecialOperations #TechTransfers #GovCon