Innovation; where are we?
From join the dots to cryptic crosswords via word searches and those pictures which contain one anomalous object, it’s a rare newspaper or magazine that doesn’t contain a puzzle in some form or another. And if they aren’t to your taste then there is always the latest TV detective drama to mull over, or even […]
Why crowdsourced, peer-to-peer feedback could be the killer tool for L&D
The concept of feedback as a development tool for individuals and organisations isn’t new. But there’s no doubt that one of the clearest messages from experts is the growing importance of making feedback a core organisational value: to enhance learning, engage employees, inform managers and make better organisational decisions. Jo Ayoubi, CEO of Track Surveys, […]
Leaders – stop! Reality is reality – it’s time for mindful leadership
The CEO in question was bemoaning the attitude of the major shareholder who ‘just doesn’t get it’. While the senior leadership team, and most of the staff, exhibited a persistent and passionate obsession for the quality of the product, the shareholder seemed doggedly preoccupied with finances. "Finish breakfast or we'll be late for school." This […]
What’s the label that works – wellbeing or productivity?
Wellbeing programmes are now a major part of most companies' employee offering. But do they do much good? In the conversations we have, many senior people recognise the importance of employee wellbeing but also talk about the culture which prevents people, especially senior people, taking part. They also talk about how prevention is better than […]
Are you ready for lifelong un-learning?
It is said that life is a journey and that what we are today is a product of all our experiences, good and bad. And even in a technological, ever-changing, world we can still see the lessons of yesteryear influencing the decisions of today. That line manager who insisted that everyone worked strictly to time, […]
Busting the myths of 70:20:10
Martin Baker says new research proves that 70:20:10 is not just ‘the Emperor’s new clothes’ Learning professionals are no different from anyone else in being drawn to the shiny and the new, and the 70:20:10 learning model has certainly caught our attention. But let’s get one thing straight right from the off – 70:20:10 isn’t […]
Embedding learning
Our Research – To pursue our quest of making return on investment a manageable task for customers, we researched other writers and specialists on the subject. Our first influence was Kirkpatrick (1994). He described how, when evaluating a training activity, an assessment should be made at four levels: Level 1 involves assessing learner’s reactions […]
Tips on How To Treble The Value of Your Training Budget!
In this post I have bullet pointed tips on how to treble the value of your training budget: Metrics required at evaluation stage Benchmarking needs to be precise Targets for organisation and individuals Data collection requires persistence Learning transfer understanding and commitment Evaluate up to 12 months beyond the last formal intervention stage Report […]
“Mainstream education doesn’t work for everyone.”
This is an interview with Rosi Prescott, CEO, Central YMCA, one of the UK's leading health and fitness charities. The Central YMCA was also the world's first YMCA. The YMCA is a worldwide movement, founded on 6 June 1844 by George Williams in London. The national YMCA organisations, made up of the local organisations, are part […]
Innovation and Us
In February I attended a learning and development breakfast meeting hosted by Reed Learning (by the way if you have not been to any of their breakfast meetings you should , they are brilliant). The topic was innovation and the main speaker was Jaideep Prabhu, co-author of Frugal Innovation (we got a free copy of […]
Encouraging teams within a workplace- it’s more important than you think!
Without teams, the workplace would be nothing. Imagine if each employee in an office had no form of communication with the other employees- it would be absolute chaos, and no work would get done. Maybe your workplace isn’t as bad as this, but you may feel that there isn’t enough camaraderie between your employees. It […]
Invite conflict, relish frustration
I have just come away from another workshop, with another group of clever and hard working project people, in another “fast pace” global firm. Wherever I go the simple message seems to be the same, think slow at the start to move fast later. Despite Aesop and countless other story-tellers before and since, we seem […]
Smash the glass ceiling?
We sometimes hear and read about smashing the corporate glass ceiling. The corporate glass ceiling is an unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a corporation. It is an invisible but real barrier through which the next stage or level of advancement can be seen, but cannot be reached. Before we smash this barrier we need to look […]
Why are so many learning professionals looking to jump ship?
Now that the economy is back on track, more organisations than ever will be looking for new talent to drive growth. But the learning sector could have a major challenge on its hands with so many of its existing staff looking to move on to pastures new, putting it on the back foot for filling […]
L&D industry insight: Rick Seabrook
We bust a few buzzwords with Rick Seabrook from Neota Logic and talk about the exciting future of AI, machine learning and more. L&D industry insight: Rick Seabrook on machine learning by Trainingzone on Mixcloud We bust a few buzzwords with Rick Seabrook from Neota Logic and talk about the exciting […]
Resolving to change behaviour
How’s your New Year’s resolution going? If you decided to shed a few pounds in 2016, you won’t be alone. But times they are a-changin’ for the weight loss industry. I heard on the radio the other day from the Weightwatchers Director of Public Health (I know! Who knew?) who was talking about the rise in fitness […]
Learning in 1s and 0s
A recent study revealed just how much the internet permeates people’s lives, counting more than 280m internet users just in the United States. With the average user spending nearly five hours a day on the internet, what does this mean for companies? “Over the last few years our customers have expressed a sharp interest in digital […]
The TrainingZone podcast: January 2016
Jamie and Jon convene to talk about L&D and HR, and usher in 2016 with some welcome optimism. Also – Jamie turns the tables and interviews his co-host, as it seems like an appropriate way to go out. Story links: Lumosity brain-training game ‘deceived customers’, Daily Telegraph Installs Workplace Monitors On Journalists’ Desks, The AI revolution – Will […]
The modern office – three changes to look for in 2016
A great man once sung ‘the times they are a changing’. Lo and behold; he was right, albeit an obtuse statement to say the least! As we get more and more advanced in terms of technology, we also learn more about ourselves and our capabilities. We learn how to make the most of our time, […]
2500 years of learning theory in 25 minutes
From December’s OEB, here is speaker and L&D expert Donald Clark’s fascinating session, praising and debunking the history of learning theory in equal measure. Enjoy. Read Donald’s blog here From December’s OEB, here is speaker and L&D expert Donald Clark’s fascinating session, praising and debunking the history of learning theory in equal measure. Enjoy.Read Donald’s […]
