The TrainingZone interview: Rus Slater
TrainingZone recently interviewed Rus Slater, one of our more active members recently about the publishing of his latest book for Dragons’ Den and how technology won’t be his sole focus when it comes to training in future. Having had three books published through Harper Collins in the Business Secrets series, the publisher, suitably impressed, offered […]
Hilton sets up apprenticeship scheme
An international hotel chain has set up a Chef Apprenticeship Academy, which will fully fund each place and provide participants with a salary during the programme. The academy, which will be opened by Hilton Worldwide early next month, is to take on 20 apprentices who will undertake a combination of college-based courses and on-the-job training […]
The catalyst to accelerated learning and performance
Lars Hyland explores how social tools can be harnessed to deliver a more engaging and effective learning experience. It seems not a second goes by without some form of social media clamouring for our limited attention, whether it is on our desktop or smartphone. The speed at which we have access to the latest news […]
Vox pops from the IITT
At the IITT’s Training 2010 event recently, TrainingZone caught up with various L&D industry professionals for any advice they have for trainers in the upcoming 12 months, and more. bits://v/iLxsD3dQ-kCMmvSXN At the IITT’s Training 2010 event recently, TrainingZone caught up with various L&D industry professionals for any advice they have for trainers in the […]
Action learning: part 2
Brian Chandler, associate with leadership consultants Performance 1, concludes his feature on action learning. We don’t just learn by doing – we learn by reflecting Delegation, letting people find their own way, is one of the key factors in productivity and innovation. Google allow their employees one day in five to do what they want […]
Flipping the training regime
Matt Pierce discusses the concept of the ‘flipped’ training session, and how this can improve retention and training efficiency. Tailoring learning content, training sessions and course materials to the individual or small groups of trainees is a crucial aspect of effective formal training. Identifying how to do this for a specific training session, however, can […]
Skills-based courses to be made more “hands-on”
The Education Secretary Michael Gove will today announce a major review of vocational qualifications and skills-based courses for 14- to 19-year-olds in a bid to make them more "hands on". The review will be led by Alison Wolf, professor of public sector management at King’s College London and is intended to assess the way vocational […]
Train the trainer
I have been asked to find out what qualifications and / or experience is required to run a ‘train the trainer’ course; and if there is a course people can attend to give them the skills to run such a course. Any ideas? Thanks I have been asked to find out what qualifications and / […]
New books for the book club
We have three books to give out for review this month. Would you like to be one of the lucky reviewers? Do any of the beneath take your fancy? Post a comment and if you get selected, we’ll send them out this weekend. ‘What to do when you become the boss’ by Bob Selden. Regular TrainingZone […]
Action learning: Part 1
Brian Chandler, associate with leadership consultants Performance 1, believes that when it comes to learning, actions speak louder than words. Legend has the father of action learning, Reg Revans, sitting in the HQ of the newly nationalised coal industry. In the brave new world that was 1946, people were enthusiastic about modernising what had previously […]
A framework for social learning in enterprise: Pt 1
In the first of a series on social learning, The Internet Time Alliance explain some of the background of social learning and provide suggestions and advice on how to change thinking about learning to include social aspects. Part 1: The Scaffolding The social learning revolution has only just begun. Corporations that understand the value of knowledge […]
Skills minister endorses ‘Cafe Culture’
Skills Minister John Hayes has called on UK business to promote informal learning at work, to boost workers’ skills as part of a so-called ‘Cafe Culture’ campaign. The initiative was launched last year by membership organisation Business in the Community (BiC) on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). The aim is […]
Preview: The World of Learning 2010
Now in its 18th year, the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition 2010 will once again attract thousands of L&D professionals to the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 September 2010. In the last week of September, TrainingZone will make the quick trip up the M5 from its Bristol offices to Birmingham […]
Apprenticeships for ‘other people’s children’
Apprenticeships are widely considered second best to a university education and as something for "other people’s children". On the day that A-levels were announced across the UK, it was revealed that just over half of parents still view studying at university as the most valuable career path for their child – despite the fact that […]
Learning and development at the crossroads: Part 2
In this second part of the three-part series, Donald Taylor examines how changes in L&D technology has forced the industry to evolve with it. Technology has changed There’s a subtle change here in learning. Not only is technology used, frequently and in an ad hoc manner, but it’s used differently to the centralised, push mechanism […]
Special offer: Kirkpatrick training deals for TrainingZone.co.uk members
TrainingZone.co.uk has teamed up with Kirkpatrick partners to bring you some excellent savings on two of their much sought-after Four Levels of Evaluation training programmes. The Kirkpatrick Certificate and more in-depth Certification programmes are now available to TrainingZone members with a 20% discount when you use the special ‘siftmedia’ booking code. Delivered over the internet […]
Is the formal training room obsolete?
As the learning environment become increasingly flexible, traditional training rooms are being replaced by newer, more innovative learning methods. Laura Overton explores the issue. Recent figures from Lifelong Learning UK revealed that half of all office workers felt they would waste less time at work if they had better knowledge of technology. According to the […]
New study on the behavioural effects of mobile learning launches
Four colleges in South East England are undertaking a 12-week pilot to study how the use of mobile learning applications among students influences behaviour. Trials taking place at Barnfield, Aylesbury, Oxford and Cherwell Valley and North Herts Colleges will see 500 apprentice students being issued with Research in Motion’s Blackberry devices to understand whether being […]
Skill and Will Grid used in Coaching
Hi Everyone, I am putting together a coaching and feedback workshop and have come across the skill and will grid. Can anyone tell me how they are using it. I would also like to do an activity around it if anyone has any ideas. Many thanks Hi Everyone,I am putting together a coaching and feedback […]
Staff losing faith in L&D function, warns report
More than two thirds of employers fear that their workforces are struggling to cope with expanded roles following job cuts made as a result of the recession. But 52% are attributing at least partial blame to their learning and development (L&D) functions for being slow to respond to changing business requirements, with just over four […]
