Social Learning in Practice
Clearly Social Learning is more than just learning using Social Media; so I would appreciate hearing from others about how they make Social Learning work in their organisations. Clearly Social Learning is more than just learning using Social Media; so I would appreciate hearing from others about how they make Social Learning work in their […]
From online to face-to-face networking
Paul Russell examines the similarities and differences between on- and offline networking. With a raft of professional connections at the end of our fingertips it is easy for us to mindlessly tick the networking box, yes of course we’re good at it- we have the followers to prove it. But when our digital personas are […]
Why 70:20:10 doesn’t work for millennials
Think 70:20:10 works for everyone? Think again, says Alexis Kingsbury. The 70:20:10 model has been used by many to emphasise the importance of on-the-job informal learning and learning through peers or social learning. The model is a good reminder that there is much more to learning than classroom experience. For decades this has resulted in much […]
Trainers’ Tips 2 – Three Tips for Powerful Learning
Here are my latest training tips. If you’ve got a comment or question about any of these, please get in touch. It’s always great to receive your feedback. 1. Training needs to grab the learner’s attention! Last time I said that we remember the unusual. That’s true, but how many people with blonde hair did […]
Trainers’ Tips 1 – Training Design
We’ve been designing powerful, experiential training for more than 15 years and we thought we’d share some of our top learning and development tips with you. I hope you find them useful. Look out for more soon. 1. We remember the unusual!Harsh as it sounds, most training that occurs in business is forgotten within 24 […]
Informal learning: Decoding the myths and mysteries
Those good people at GoodPractice have sent us a good infographic about informal learning. Are you doing it? You might not even know you are… For further information on the bespoke products GoodPractice offer to Learning and Development professionals, visit www.goodpractice.com Those good people at GoodPractice have sent us a good infographic about informal learning. […]
L&D industry insight: Paul Matthews
Recently I caught informal learning expert Paul Matthews from People Alchemy to talk about performance improvement, capability at the point of work, and – yes – informal learning. This interview is the guest interview segment of this month’s upcoming podcast. Subscribe to the TrainingZone podcast on iTunes here Recently I caught informal learning expert Paul […]
Charles Jennings: “70:20:10 is a framework for change”
Charles Jennings explains the why and the how of the golden ratio of L&D. Join Charles on the pilot of the 70:20:10 Practitioners’ Programme. Charles Jennings explains the why and the how of the golden ratio of L&D. Join Charles on the pilot of the 70:20:10 Practitioners’ Programme.
70:20:10 – Seize the seventy
As you know, 70% of learning happens while we're working. David Robertson gives us some advice on how best to capture the process. Most learning and development professionals are by now familiar with the concept of blended learning and that around 70% of learning happens on the job. The rest comes from a mix of […]
Compelling evidence for informal learning
Paul Matthews tells the community why informal learning is so important. The other day I was chatting with a senior learning and development person in a large multinational company. He had started reading my recent book on informal learning and was asking me for ways he could convince the senior people in his business to […]
The new world of Know-NOW learning
Have you got the Know-NOW? Paul Service surveys the ever-changing world of L&D. The world of training has evolved enormously over the past 20 years, but are you aware of how to feed the new hunger for 'Know-NOW' learning across your business? 20 years ago if you needed to learn a new skill, you went on a […]
The importance of social media usage for trainers in 2012
Have you integrated social media into your organisation? Ian Gibbins provides an overview. As most businesses are now embracing social media to get ahead of the competition and reach their target audience, should the training and development industry ditch traditional learning methods in favour of networks such as Google+ and Twitter? Well, whatever your view, […]
TZ soundbites: Charles Gould
Recently TrainingZone caught up with Brightwave's Charles Gould to talk LMS requirements, informal learning, evaluation and the budget. bits://v/6a1oAEEn-JeYudoL6 To find out more about Brightwave click here Recently TrainingZone caught up with Brightwave's Charles Gould to talk LMS requirements, informal learning, evaluation and the budget. bits://v/6a1oAEEn-JeYudoL6To find out more about Brightwave click here
Perry Timms: “Formal training can be a very blunt instrument”
Ahead of his slot at next week’s HRD conference, Perry Timms takes us through his version of 70:20:10. Say the words ‘workplace learning’ or ‘workplace training’ to someone who is not an HR or learning and development professional, and the chances are they will immediately think of a conference, an external training day, or a […]
We can all give up – 70:20:10 has arrived pt2
Robin Hoyle concludes his controversial feature on the 70:20:10 model. Join in the debate at the bottom of the article… In the first part of this article I outlined a concern that has been bothering me for some time. Recently, I’ve seen a lot of people talking about 70:20:10. Most of these comments seem to represent this […]
We can all give up – 70:20:10 has arrived
We all know the stats. But what do they actually mean, and how accurate are they? Robin Hoyle turns mythbuster for TrainingZone. Trainers like a good buzzword. We also like something which appears scientific, concerned as we are that maybe the rest of the world thinks of us as prone to a bit of mumbo jumbo. If […]
The future of managed learning
What does the future hold for managed learning? Al Bird of KnowledgePool says a different relationship style will develop and clients can look forward to new partnering capabilities, competency level agreements and more measurable business benefits. Managed learning services have long provided valuable support to organisations looking for specialist help to source or administer training […]
The role of social media in learning
Ed Cohen of SuccessFactors gives us a new take on social media and their relationship with the learning experience. Over the past three years the popularity of social media has grown from being an interesting social experiment to mainstream entertainment. We have seen companies and technologies like MySpace go from being the latest craze to […]
Learning and development in 10 Years’ time
Power up your hoverboard, don your self-adjusting sneakers and hold tight to that almanac. Nigel Paine takes us back to the future of learning. Terry wakes up. It’s 2 November 2021. Her radio news is punctuated with gentle reminders about the shape of her day and the key to-do’s. She is not going into her […]
Seven reasons to use video capture to share knowledge
Capturing and sharing video can help make training more cost-effective. Chris Thomas provides some tips. Most companies are continuing to invest in learning and development, despite the focus on cost-cutting in today’s economic climate. But perhaps more important than how much companies are investing is how and where they are investing. Embracing the concept of […]
