LearningWire #206 - TrainingZONE's most wanted..., 12m 'get no training', EmpNTO feedback required, latest reviews...

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LearningWire #206 – TrainingZONE’s most wanted…, 12m ‘get no training’, EmpNTO feedback required, latest reviews…

By TrainingZone

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TrainingZONE LearningWIRE - Issue 206
5 June 2002
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk
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REFERENCE: TrainingZONE's most wanted...
NEWS/FEATURES: 12 million UK workers 'had no training' last year
COMMUNITY: Business Agility, EmpNTO feedback, latest reviews
***** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES *****

Editor's note
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Stephanie Phillips
Editor, TrainingZONE
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REFERENCE
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TrainingZONE's most wanted...
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There may be over 400 documents to chose from, but TrainingZONE
members definitely have their favourites! Here's a rundown of
the top ten most requested documents from the TrainingZONE
Library:

10. Bringing up the rear, our complete package of team
development documents from a selection of authors.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/1300

9. Another complete package to cover all eventualities on
management development.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/1297

8. Get a handle on all things HRD with our expert guides.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/2255

7. It may be no 7, but you can find out how to create a
meaningful induction programme for a fiver.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/2374

6. Another complete collection - on organisational development.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/1298

5. Support key skills candidates with this communication package.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/2682

4. Get personal with this selection of materials on development.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/1299

3. The Learning Bank - activities for three pounds a piece!
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/3008

2. The state we're in - Training Trends 2002.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/3006

...and, at number one:

1. TrainingZONE's founder Tim Pickles brings his expertise to
bear on developing teams.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/2727

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COMMUNITY
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Workshop report: Agility and the workforce
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Find out what happened when Lee Slater of BT Business Agility and
TrainingZONE members discussed how changes in business practice
are affecting the workplace.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/82188

Reviews
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The latest from our intrepid band of reviewers includes:

The Inner Game of Work: W.Timothy Gallwey, Patric Devitt reviews
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/81252

Orchestrating Team Strengths: Jane Allan, Chris Green reviews
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/80811

The Next Big Idea: Carol Kennedy, David Evans reviews
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/73894

Any Answers
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437 questions so far this year - can you provide the answers?
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/community/anyanswers/index.html

A selection from this week's questions:

- How can I plan the training strategy for 78 people in a public
sector company when the chief executive intervenes?, asks Janice
Carter
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/82082/728

- The EmpNTO is seeking views on the introduction of an Advanced
Modern Apprenticeship in Learning and Development - please let me
know your views, says Leslie Rae
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/82011/728

- I am a member of a team of four IT Trainers plus one Admin
Person, and I am looking for inspiration for a team day out - any
ideas?, asks Rebecca Potter
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/81883/728

Thanks to Peter Buckley, John Gregory and Conall Platts, who
were among those sharing the benefit of their expertise with
other members this week.

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