Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement: Nine leadership thoughts
Will Sir Alex Ferguson's style of leadership endure in football's unpredictable future, and should he even take all the credit for Manchester United's success? Dr Graham Dietz deconstructs a footballing titan. So, probably the greatest football manager in the history of the game has retired. Sir Alex Ferguson, who led Manchester United to a near-constant […]
The art of learning: Why knowledge is no longer enough
Julian Stodd explains why, when it comes to learning environments, we need to add the social aspect. We used to gain authority through what we knew, through what we knew that nobody else did, but no longer. Today, knowledge is no longer enough. In a world powered by search technology, where mobile devices let us […]
How to value and manage time
In the fast-paced modern world, effective time management is more important than ever before. Liggy Webb shares her expertise. My dad once said to me “slow down if you want to go a bit faster”. These I believe are very wise words and resonate in my mind whenever I find myself beginning to run around […]
Seven tips for learning sustainment
Pete Cresswell has a short handy checklist for improving the learning experience. Learning a new skill in a classroom setting is one thing; actually applying that skill to the job is another. Many organisations offer training courses without considering the long-term impact such training should have on the business. Without reinforcing what participants learn, training […]
TrainingZone interviews: Bupa
Ahead of the upcoming Saba webinar 'How elearning award winner Bupa maintains excellence', we caught up with Marc Harvey and Fiona Leteney to talk about Bupa's global learning programmes. What are the main challenges in implementing L&D programmes in global organisations? The very nature of a global organisation creates challenges when designing and delivering L&D […]
Technology and the changing face of work
Stephen Walker dares to gaze into the future and predict the next working revolution and the skills that will be needed. The human race’s story is one of the development of technology. From the discovery of fire and the flint-cutting edge to the iPhone and 3D printing, technological developments have changed the daily tasks of […]
The art of learning: The power of stories
Are you sitting comfortably? Julian Stodd continues his series on the art of learning. You walk into the room; slightly nervous, uncertain. The faces looking back at you are unfamiliar – not hostile, but not friendly either. Serious. "How was your journey?" asks one of them, and you tell them, explaining how you'd detoured to […]
Lifelong learning: Designs for life
Graeme Philips of KnowledgePoint looks at the rising need for lifelong learning in the design and engineering professions. The term ‘Lifelong Learning’ might be a modern description, but the concept is part of a rich tradition of adult education dating back to the industrial revolution when workers were encouraged to learn to read so that […]
How to become an extraordinary learner
Ian Lock has some tips to up your learning game. Read on for enlightenment. When was the last time you truly learnt something new? I don’t mean something small like someone’s name or how to get from one place to another. I mean something that required your learning muscle to be properly flexed. The world […]
Skills in the UK: Weathering the economic storm
Suzana Lopes looks to the future of the UK's skilled workforces – and how to address the shortages. The Autumn statement last week showed a continuation of tough times ahead – for the economy, individuals and businesses alike. For businesses in particular, it’s important now more than ever to ensure staff have the right skills […]
TrainingZone interviews: Suzie Micallef
Recently, TrainingZone's former editor Susie Finch caught up with the winner of 'Dedicated elearning Professional' at the Charity Learning Awards 2012. Tell us about your elearning journey at The Children’s Society When I started at The Children's Society in January 2012, I was told about an online learning system but due to staff changes within the […]
Why our son picked an apprenticeship over university
When Connor Black wanted to start an apprenticeship instead of go to university, his parents supported him all the way. Here, they tell the TZ community why. Like a lot of teenagers, our son Connor was not sure what career path he wanted to take. Wanting to find out more about his options, Connor attended […]
The art of learning: Why engagement is everything
I’ll give you an hour of my time, but will I give you an hour of my engagement? There’s a difference between the two and Julian Stodd wants to explore what it is. Sitting in the room or taking the elearning is not enough; we need learners to be engaged. But what does engagement mean? […]
Learning is the key to successful OD
Think you know the secret to effective OD? Paul Matthews has one simple philosophy to get you on the right track. What is Organisational Development? Even the practitioners seem to have some differences of opinion about that. I went to a workshop on OD not too long ago and one of the questions debated was […]
Continual learning + talent pipeline = organisational development
Tim Taylor is putting the OD ball squarely in the court of leadership. Leaders have a crucial role to play in creating a talent pipeline to enable a flow of talented and skilled managers to reach the upper echelons of an organisation. Research conducted by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) found that only […]
Are organisations still learning?
Ian Luxford questions whether organisations are really creating a learning culture. Is yours? This article will consider the concept of the learning organisation as described by Peter Senge and others, and will ask the question: how much are organisations learning from their current situations that will be useful to them in better times? For those […]
Liggy Webb: “Our coping mechanisms are being challenged”
At a recent event we caught up with workplace wellness expert Liggy Webb to talk about modern life skills. For more information on Liggy and her new book, click here At a recent event we caught up with workplace wellness expert Liggy Webb to talk about modern life skills.For more information on Liggy and her […]
How do you embed a learning culture in a franchise business?
In advance of the upcoming Saba webinar we caught up with Bernie Green, operations training and development manager, Yum Restaurants chain for KFC UKI. What is your advice on how to monitor learning progress across such a large organisation? Initially it is essential to have agreement on why learning is important and instrumental in improving […]
Learning Live 2012: Round-up
Last week saw the great and good of UK L&D descend on the city of London for a day and a half of talks, networking and of course, lots of Quality Street. It’s probably more difficult than ever to bring something new to the table in the world of L&D events, such is the saturation […]
Increasing tuition fees: Can universities add value to the student experience?
How can universities utilise elearning resources, including eportfolios, in an attempt to improve the overall service given to students in response to the higher tuition fees? Colin Dalziel explains. This October a new cohort of undergraduates will begin at universities across the UK. These students will have to pay more for their education than their […]
