Coffee Briefing: Microlearning, teaching tools & highlights from the L&D Show
We've got another bumper pack of L&D blogs, news and opinion for you to peruse over your coffee break. Let us know what you think about the articles, or if there's something you've particularly enjoyed reading this week. The world of L&D – The microlearning millenial myth (Allen Interactions) – Why training has a bad […]
Delivering Professional Training to Kids and Teens
Professional training is for adults after they are in the work force, right? No, not right. Professional training is for kids and teens too, long before they enter that workplace. Fortunately, the word “training,” which used to refer to what we did for kids who were not academically keen, has now made its way into […]
How to get the most out of your leadership training
Attending training courses is an essential part of most leadership development plans, but without adequate support, you won’t get the most out of your training. A workplace culture that values learning and development is not only essential for achieving business objectives, but also for retaining motivated and talented staff. Think of it as investing in […]
tighter regulations on psychotherapists
I have noticed articles both online and in newspapers arguing for tighter regulation of therapists. As we all know anyone can sign up for a few courses, read a few choice books and it is within the law to set up shop as a psychotherapist for example. I have some concerns about this due to […]
History and trends of learning management system [Infographic]
Online education isn’t the newest trend in the world, but it’s been evolving quickly and thoroughly. The following infographic highlights the key e-Learning history facts starting from the introduction of the computer and the Internet in the late 20th century. Also, you can learn the evolution of Learning Management Systems (LMS) described by Bersin and […]
From F2F to Faster Pace: Moving Into Elearning
This article aims to combine the ideas and trends of adding eLearning as a strategic new business revenue stream. It discusses the advantages of transitioning from traditional face-to-face-delivered training to a truly eLearning-based, eCommerce-delivered online learning experience. Setting Some types of training are suited to face-to-face delivery only: Health & Safety, Industrial Driver training, […]
Continuing Professional Development Benefits Employers and Employees
Continuing professional development (CPD) provides a structured approach to workplace training and development. For many professionals, some form of CPD is required to keep skills and knowledge up to date. With limited time both inside and outside the workplace, and with HR and Learning and Development (L&D) budgets under constant pressure, workplace training that meets […]
Tie in Period for Further Education
I am looking for some feedback on what organisations do in terms of tie in of employees to a certain time period once the organisation has funded any further development. This is anything outwith the essentials of the role. Do you tie in? What are the timescales? Your help on this would be greatly appreciated!!!!! I am […]
Coffee Break: The Week’s L&D news in a digestible round-up
There are countless great L&D websites and blogs we read every week, so we decided that rather than just selfishly enjoying them to ourselves, we'd start sharing our favourites with you every Monday, as a nice way to ease yourself into the working week. We hope you find the articles as useful or interesting as we […]
Internship Training contract agreement. Need help before I’m forced to sign.
Hello all, I'm hoping someone will be able to help me with this issue. I graduated University in 2015 and found a job working in a field that really looked like it was going to help me get into a career I would love. I applied for the job under the title 'Graphic Design Internship'. […]
The Conscious Interview: Sachi Doctor
Our Conscious Interview is here! This month's Conscious Interview features the beautiful Sachi Doctor. Sachi is a SF-based yoga teacher (RYT-500) and Ayurvedic practitioner experienced in mindfulness and authentic communication. Imbued in both Eastern tradition and Western culture since childhood, modern medical systems and ancient healing practices have shaped her understanding of mind-body health. Drawing […]
Which training resources would you recommend?
We have recently wrote a blog post listing our top 5 learning and training resources that help us keep up to date in the industry including websites and LinkedIn groups. The full list can be found here: Round up: 5 top resources for learning and training professionals It would be great to hear of other […]
Standing at the front is dead scary!
Over the years, I've observed a lot of practitioners delivering training to groups. Recently, we've been working with a Careers company where, as part of their Level 6 qualification, the Managers had decided to choose: "Plan, deliver and evaluate career-related learning in groups" as an Optional Unit. The reason being to stretch, challenge and develop staff and […]
Clueless about qualification costs?
Hi all, Do you think staff are in the dark when it comes to how much qualifications cost? The reason I ask; we've just run an exclusive offer for members of a Linkedin Group I manage. Money off our range of Advice and Guidance and Careers qualifications. I was chuffed with the response. Folk emailing to […]
Apprenticeships: Common myths explained
Kelly Ball explains why apprenticeship schemes are a great career path, and talks through the common myths of apprenticeships. It’s no secret that many industries are facing a skills shortage. In fact, a recent survey by merchant bank Close brothers showed 31% of UK SMEs said their workforce lacked the skills needed by their business. […]
Building language skills in 2016
With the New Year under way, now is the time to examine business plans for 2016 and ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to support training and learning & development programs for employees in the coming year. Language Learning Drives Profit Globalization has changed the face of business and workforces have become increasingly diverse. Companies […]
Year 11 pupils with no interest in learning about careers
I often work in schools with Careers Advisers observing them in action for their careers qualifications. Some of them choose a Unit on delivering group work sessions to clients. From my experience, careers staff work really hard on the preparation and planning for this module. Group work delivery is usually outside their “comfort zone”. They’re […]
customer services training
i am a new trainer and wondering if anyone can help with ideas for customer training many thanks trev noble i am a new trainer and wondering if anyone can help with ideas for customer trainingmany thankstrev noble
What does Bill Gates read?
Recently i was forwarded a New York Times article about Bill Gates and his reading habits. One would wonder whether long form reading still plays a major part in people’s learning. Well if you are like Bill Gates it certainly does. According to Gates he reads about 50 books a year and he does say that […]
How to Create a Bio like a Professional
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