Let’s have a “comfort break”
There are certain words or expressions in the "real world" that REALLY get up my nose. The biggest of which is "skinny latte". In MY day, it was a milky coffee! In the "training world", three terms that make me cringe are: "Comfort break", "Plenary" and "Action Learning Set" – say what you mean for Heaven's sake! […]
4 Tips For Creating Better eLearning Content
Whether you need to create eLearning content for an educational institution or an enterprise, you are likely to face the same old challenges both in terms of contents and visual representation. Don’t forget that even though you are not delivering the training in person, you are still an educator and need to emphasize the “learning” […]
Selling leadership
Does leadership require you to be ‘all things to all men’? It’s an interesting question and it is one perhaps best answered by a quick look at the nature of leadership. You see, whilst great leadership requires you to be authentic, to be true to yourself, great leaders also know that you do not lead […]
Orientation and training for internationals
What are the most essential orientation topics for your foreign/English-learning employees? What are the most essential orientation topics for your foreign/English-learning employees?
How to keep team players engaged
This was authored by Patrick Lencioni with assistance from Steve Turner and Mike Snelling. With the triple whammy of austerity, exiting Europe and its uncertain impact and the need for a government to demonstrate a new type of leadership it’s no wonder that when we at The Table Group consult in organisations we are hearing […]
What your voice in the workplace says about you
In business we usually get things done by talking. But how well are you doing this? Kate Laws from people business Connor takes a look at why it’s important to assess your communication and influencing skills at work. When it comes to business, talk isn’t cheap. From the board room to the shop floor, the […]
Maintain company culture when you’re oceans apart
As a South African ex-pat running a business in London for the past 8 years, it was almost inevitable that we’d open a Cape Town office at some point. It made sense both personally and professionally, so in the latter half of last year we went ahead and took the plunge. Certain logistics were tricky […]
The four reasons why language skills are good for your career
Speaking more than one language can not only improve a person’s job prospects but can also have other career-related benefits. A growing number of studies have looked into the cognitive effects of bi- or multilingualism. Some findings suggest that speaking more than one language can benefit people’s general business skills. Improved decision-making At the University […]
10 ways to build trust and rapport at work
Trust and rapport between people at work is essential. Here's our top 10 tips to develop productive relationships. What are yours? 1. Respect confidentiality. Nobody wants to deal with a gossip. 2. Ask rather than tell. Be interested in others before putting your views forward. 3. Use people's names in conversations. 4. Complement people's work […]
Optimizing Mid-Year Performance Evaluations
Every company, partnership, firm, organization and government department has goals. Regardless of whether institutions are profit oriented or non-profitable by purpose and constitution, they are founded by a purpose and strive for the realization of particular goals. Any good company that rarely misses its goals lays emphasis on the specifics of its goals. It sets […]
5 Vital Negotiation Skills Every Sales Person Needs to Have
How successful a deal is typically all depends on yourself as a sales person and your skills in negotiation. If a negotiation goes well you could be looking at a lucrative deal that you’re really happy with but, a bad negotiation could lead you to a deal that doesn’t really provide you or your company […]
Is ‘sorry’ really the hardest word? Exploring the big effect of this little word
The word “sorry” means many things to many people. In this article, Anna Shields, co-founder of Consensio, talks about the impact of an apology in the context of workplace mediation and how this can be applied in many types of courageous conversations. Sorry. Even if the word itself doesn’t actually come up, it’s usually there […]
How we did it: Social media training at the Citizens Advice network
Love it? Hate it? Scared by it? Whatever your feelings, social media has become an integral part of the way society communicates. Social media has now reached the masses, so at Citizens Advice we recognised the need to get involved and broadcast our message using these channels, to ensure our voice is also heard. Unknown to most people, the Citizens […]
Let me“enter-train” you…
In a previous blog I talked about the importance of creating a “group feel” when hosting live on-line training. To access that blog click here. In this blog, I wanted to share some of the fundamental attributes of a successful virtual trainer – we sometimes call them ‘Entertrainers’. 1. They know how to deliver at […]
Onboarding: How to succeed with your remote team
We’ve already seen how hiring a remote candidate can pose unique issues owing to the location of your new hire. You need to search for dedicated and motivated workers (preferably with prior experience working remotely) who seem like a good fit for your culture. Whilst this is certainly true, all of these hiring checks will be […]
Talent does not exist
With the European Football Championship going on in France right now, we can see the most talented players Europe has to offer on the pitch. Just like football clubs, companies are also looking for exceptional talent to join their team. But is there actually such a thing as talent? Not according to Anders Ericsson. This […]
The Consumer Learner at Work: Is L&D Ready?
Seismic shifts in how work is done present a huge challenge for L&D professionals. At the core of this challenge is the impact of new ways of working on how individuals learn. Pervasive mobile technologies mixed with easy access to content and peers put learning in the hands of individuals. Employees are no longer passive […]
E-resilience: why should HR and L&D care?
There's so much rich insight coming out of the academic sector that HR professionals need to know. At Academics' Corner we feature the best HR researchers that tell you what they’ve found and what you need to do differently on the back of the research. Get connected to the academic sector through Academics’ Corner and […]
Help us pick the right ‘Like’ icon for Discuss posts
We are thinking of changing the 'Like' icon for Discuss posts from the Heart to something else, or maybe keeping it if that's what you decide! That's where you come in – we'd like you to help us choose which icon is the best one. Please take 10 seconds to complete the following poll: Don’t know […]
Private messaging is live on TrainingZone!
We’ve got some exciting news for you all – private messaging is now available on TrainingZone! You've now got a shiny new section in your account page, showing you which private messages you’ve received, and allowing you to send one to any TrainingZone member. If you get a private message, you’ll be able to see […]
