LearningWire #197

TrainingZone

By TrainingZone

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TrainingZONE LearningWIRE - Issue 197
2 April 2002
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk
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Brand new search facility for TrainingZONE..HRD 2002
preview feature..making the numbers add up..need an expert?
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Editor's note
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This week, we unveiled one of the most significant developments
for users of TrainingZONE in the last few years. Over the last
few months, work has been going on behind the scenes to establish
a powerful new search engine capable of searching all of
TrainingZONE's content in one place. So, whether it's a Library
document, directory entry, news story, featured interview or
partner entry, the search terms you use will bring up a whole
variety of related content items for you to access. Searching
TrainingZONE just got a whole lot easier! Read the search tips
first and try out the new search facility now at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/76178

Stephanie Phillips
Editor, TrainingZONE
mailto:[email protected]

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The Training Foundation
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REFERENCE
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Need an expert?
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Looking for an introductory guide to a training, HR or business
issue? TrainingZONE's expert guides provide concise and compact
help on a variety of topics, from getting started as a trainer to
improving your cash flow. Access the full listing now at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/news/expertguides/

On learners and learning...
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If you're looking to support individuals in their learning, it
can be useful to begin with examining exactly how people learn.
TrainingZONE's Library contains a whole range of documents on
this subject - to access them, and gain instant access to up-and-
coming materials on this subject, see
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/kasbrowse.cgi?action=detail&id=1296

Making the numbers add up!
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If you're struggling to demonstrate the worth of your company
training to Financial Directors and CEOs, help is at hand.
EvaluationZone can take you through any of the issues you're
coming up against - from the most basic to more complex
calculations with regular online support from evaluation expert
Paul Kearns, and the chance to share your experiences with other
members. find out more at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/zones/evaluationzone/

The Open University
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The Open University recognises corporate needs and COROUS
(Corporate University Services)is here to help you with all your
e-learning requirements. If you would like to find out more
about our service please contact us to arrange a visit.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/adredirect/corous.html
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NEWS AND FEATURES
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TrainingZONE's news is created daily - get your regular updates
at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/news/index.html

Fewer young people in work-based learning
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/76171

Industry asks Chancellor for help on training
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/76242

92 million GBP targeted at FE institutions
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/76253

Drama-based training - HRD 2002 preview feature
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/76420

PressZone...breaking news...PressZone...breaking news...
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/74652

Make sure you can access the many free services and resources on
TrainingZONE by profiling now.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/profile

CPD Business School
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Looking for a means to accredit your management training
programmes? If your programmes focus on putting learning into
action, you're half-way there! Action Learning provides a way of
allowing managers to develop their own thinking and problem-
solving strategies in a flexible but structured way. To find
out more about how Action Learning can lead to certificate,
diploma and masters level qualifications for your clients, see
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/partnerpages/partners/cpd/index.html
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COMMUNITY
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Any Answers
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Get the lowdown on the hot topics being discussed in the HRD
world this week at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/community/anyanswers/index.html

A selection from this week's questions:

- How can I assess new starters after their IT induction
training to see what they have taken in? asks Louise Dack
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/76409/728

- I am organising a teambuilding event for a conference, and am
looking for some motivational music. Any suggestions?, asks Mandy
Lewis
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/76172/728

- I'm looking to start developing my own client group, however I
hate call calling! Has anyone any advice or experience I can draw
on?, asks Steven Rowe
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/76432/728

Thanks to John Ayerst, Geoff Roberts and Nick Varney, who were
among those sharing the benefit of their expertise with other
members this week. Make sure you receive your fortnightly
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