Want to get an opinion off your chest, start a debate, or let others know of a great free resource that you've found? Even if you're not a writer, you could record a short video or audio file. Or perhaps you'd like to get really involved and become a community advocate? Here's how to take part in the great TrainingZone.co.uk community.
Debate & blogs:
Want to start a debate? Or make a short, pithy comment on a training matter? Then the Watercooler could be the perfect forum. Post direct using the 'join in - click here' button or contact Claire Savage at [email protected]
Free resources:
Found a fantastic free resource online? Or a great website that you want to share with others? Let Claire Savage know for the Browser – our regular review of what has caught our eye on the web. Contact Claire at [email protected]
Podcasts & videos:
We're particularly interested to hear from you if you have a good quality video or podcast that you think would interest members. Please email [email protected]
Ten top tips:
Perhaps you feel more comfortable offering a 'Ten Top Tips' guide on something that has worked for you in your training career? If you'd like to offer this kind of practical advice then please email [email protected]
In my opinion:
Want to write a longer review of a current event? Or do you have a strong opinion that you want to put online? Please get in touch first, but our guide length is around 900 words. All copy should be exclusive to TrainingZone.co.uk. Contact Susie Finch at [email protected]
Audio files:
Some people prefer speaking to writing, so we'd also like to encourage members to record audio files and videos that we could use on site – go on, don't be shy! If this is something that you'd like to try then email [email protected]
Reviews:
Are you an expert in your field? If so and you'd like to review a book, DVD, software, gadgets or other items that you think would be of interest to other members, then please get in touch, letting us know more about your area of expertise. Email [email protected]
Please also let us know of anything that you think would be of interest to review – see our core subjects below.
Spotlights & profiles:
Would you like to nominate someone well known in the community for a Spotlight slot? Perhaps you'd like us to try and interview one of the 'greats' like Edward de Bono or Donald Kirkpatrick? If you've got ideas for content that you'd like to see, then please get in touch.
Email [email protected]
News:
We are mainly a feature-led website, but press releases on our core subjects only please (see below) should be sent to [email protected]
Other material:
Perhaps you have a monthly quiz that you'd like to share, a prize you'd like to donate for a competition, or some other way that you'd like to get involved?
Please email [email protected]
Community advocates:
If you want to get really involved, then you could consider becoming a community advocate - someone who is at the hub of a particular section, or location, within the industry. We could give you your own page on site for your 'group' to use for copy and networking. This is a new idea, but if you think that it is something that you would like to try, then please get in touch by emailing [email protected]
Partner pages:
We're also keen to explore relationships with other organisations that will add benefit to our website and yours, so please get in touch if you'd like to find out more.
Email our managing editor [email protected]
Case studies:
Please note that we do not run case studies as editorial but they may be suitable for advertorial.
Feedback:
We're always delighted to hear feedback about the site - both positive and negative - especially if you've encountered any problems. Email [email protected]
Editorial Guidelines:
All copy should be exclusive to TrainingZone.co.uk - so PR companies, please do not send us a round robin feature! Our editorial policy is not to use material directly promoting an organisation's goods and services. For this reason, we refer to the writer by name only in any introductory synopsis and offer a full credit at the end of any submitted material. Otherwise the work of your company should not be referred to within the body text.
Republishing material elsewhere:
We are normally delighted to hear that members like to republish material from TrainingZone.co.uk elsewhere, as long as there is a credit to us and a direct link to us if the material is appearing on another website. Please just drop us a line to let us know that you would like to do this. Email [email protected]
Advertising:
All advertising queries should be directed to our advertising manager Michael Strawbridge email [email protected]
Membership enquiries:
All membership enquiries should be emailed to [email protected]
Leadership development
Making a business case for training and return on investment – hot topics in 2009
Coaching and mentoring
Training, learning and development, skills
Evaluation
Qualifications
Apprenticeships
Team building
Training standards and professionalism within the industry
Opinion pieces from key players in the training world
NLP
Learning technologies – elearning, virtual training, training games, mlearning
Training software
News relating to the skills gap and government initiatives related to skills and training eg The Leitch review of skills; Train to Gain; the Skills Pledge; and National Skills Academies
Dealing with difficult delegates
Developing innovation and creativity
We also cover some general subjects like training careers advice; work/life balance; email etiquette; motivation and counselling/bullying
If you've got news or feature ideas on more HR type topics – such as recruitment, interim managers, outsourcing, outplacement, salary and rewards, then Lucie Mitchell, the editor of our sister site HRZone.co.uk would love to hear from you. Email [email protected]
