=================================================================
TrainingZONE Newswire - Issue 312
21 June 2004
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk
=================================================================
*** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES ***
1. Feature: Beat the Learning Dip
2. Case Study: Basic and IT Skills Training in the NHS
3. HR Managers Cite Training as Key to Staff Retention
4. Laughter in NLP Training
5. Survey: Training Venues 2004
*** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES ***
Editor's note
=============
Just a week after a survey of employees found training to be a main
motivator in work, there is more evidence that the value of
learning and development really is being recognised.
The National Training Awards has seen an increase in the number of
entries this year. UK Skills, the people behind the awards, put
this down to businesses wising up to the importance of training
both to the competitiveness of their company and staff retention.
And yet another survey this week has shown that HR managers believe
training to be the key to staff retention.
So with staff, HR managers and business leaders all extolling the
virtues of training, I hope you feel valued!
Regards
Claire Savage
Editor, TrainingZONE
mailto:editor@trainingzone.co.uk
(e)Learning Union Connect
-------------------------------------------------------------------
(e)Learning Union Connect provides simple and fast elearning
implementation by "connecting" your Learning Management System with
off-the-shelf content providers anywhere on the internet. Whether
you want to implement content from major suppliers or niche
providers, Connect takes the integration and delivery management
pains away and you get budgetary control. Click on the link below
for more information.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/adredirect/elu.html
-------------------------------------------------------------------
NEWS AND FEATURES
=================
Latest news and features:
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/news/index.html
Feature: Beat the Learning Dip
-------------------------------------
Angela Pinnington explains how to make sure that skills learnt in
the training room have real effect when staff get back to work.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/127533/680/608/626
Case Study: Basic Skills Training in the NHS
----------------------------------------------
Kathleen Hopper gives a personal account of the work being carried
out in the NHS to improve basic and IT skills among staff.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/127372/680/608/626
HR Managers Cite Training as Key to Staff Retention
-----------------------------------------------------
Training is the key to retaining talent according to two-thirds of
HR managers surveyed.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/127449/680/608/626
Make Them Laugh
-----------------
Newcastle-based behavioural consultant Matt Hudson uses a novel way
of training people to combat stress - making them laugh.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/127542/680/608/626
Rise in Entries for National Training Awards
----------------------------------------------
A greater desire among companies to show they invest in training is
said to be behind an increase in entries this year.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/127506/680/608/626
Press Zone
-----------
Video Arts have become the latest member of Press Zone.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/news/presszone
Apprenticeships
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Apprenticeships help you retain motivated people to help your
business stay ahead. To find out how they can deliver the
training you need for all your staff aged under 25, call 0800 150
400 for an information pack or visit:
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/adredirect/apprenticeships.html
-----------------------------------------------------------------
COMMUNITY:
=========
Catch-up with the latest questions being asked by the community:
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/community/anyanswers/index.html
Karen James asks - what information would be included in a contract
for external training consultants used by your company?
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/127428/728/608/626
Melanie Hollinshead is looking for facilitators who are
knowledgeable about lipids and cholesterol.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/127337/728/608/626
Celia Morris wants advice on training in dealing with difficult of
distressed callers.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/127441/728/608/626
Paul Allman wants recommendations for social care trainers.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/127444/728/608/626
Take Control: Become an accredited TMA virtual Team Coach
-------------------------------------------------------------------
TMA is offering a unique opportunity for corporate trainers to
become accredited experts in our latest Virtual Team Toolkit
(VTT) specifically designed for the needs of your virtual teams.
Becoming accredited couldn't be easier.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/adredirect/tma.html
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Resources
=========
Coaching for Top Performance
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Coaching for Top Performance is a clear and comprehensive guide
to essential coaching principles, concepts and practices.
Offering a practical blend of performance improvement and
competence-based approaches, the 53-page resource includes a two-
day modular workshop outline and will help develop the confidence
and skills required to coach learners in the workplace.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/19353
---------------------------------------------------------------
Eversheds
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Don't get bitten by the Data Protection Act. Create a culture of
compliance and avoid complaints, fines and compensation claims with
the Eversheds Data Protection DVD. Covering all vital areas, our
interactive, entertaining and effective training will help you stay
out of the doghouse of data protection infringement. Click on the
link below for more information.
Http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/adredirect/eversheds.html
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Survey
======
Nominate your favourite venue in our Training Venues 2004 survey
and we'll enter you in our champagne draw.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/survey
Subscription Information
========================
TrainingZONE publishes a range of regular newswires,
including:
- TrainingZONE Newswire
- The Insider
The TrainingZONE newswire is now available in text or html. To
change the way you receive this newswire or to subscribe or
unsubscribe to newswires, select 'my newswires and alerts' at:
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/mytrainingzone/index.html
Copyright (c) 2004 Sift Group Ltd. All rights reserved.
May be reproduced in any medium for non-commercial purposes
as long as attribution is given.
=========================================================
TrainingZONE, 100 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6HZ
Tel:+44 (0)117 915 9600 Fax:+44 (0)117 915 9630
https://www.trainingzone.co.ukISSN 1474-2225
=========================================================
