Is Too Much Feedback Negative?
When someone says, “Can I give you some feedback?”, how does it make you feel? Do you feel excited, in anticipation of a gift? Or does a little nervous knot form in your stomach? Have you noticed how much feedback is focused on perceived weaknesses? Perhaps that’s why so few of us enjoy either giving […]
Powerful Strategies for Impactful Sales Training
Sales training is a valuable investment in your business. To ensure your initiatives produce lasting results, you need to plan the structure, delivery, and follow-up of the training you offer right from the word go. The following five strategies of effective sales training will optimize the return on your investment in terms of cost-efficiency, human […]
Grow your coaching business by sharing your wisdom
When you decided to work as a business coach, you made that choice because you wanted to help people. The idea was never to spend all day long marketing your services – it was to give people the tools, confidence and accountability frameworks they need so they can realize their business dreams and unlock their […]
Why digital learning needs to incorporate books
Technology has revolutionised training, but we still need books.
When workers need reskilling, where do we start?
Millions of workers must be reskilled, while new workers must waiting for jobs that don’t yet live. The responsibility of reskilling of workers may feel unbelievable. By 2022 only, 74 million jobs will probably be removed over 20 major markets, while 132 million new ones will spring up in businesses that are only just getting […]
TrainingZone’s five most popular resources of 2019
Featuring research, expert guidance, and data-driven insights, our resource library enables L&D professionals to build their knowledge on the issues that matter to them most. But which of our deep-dive reports has our readers engaged with the most? We reveal the top five most popular resources of 2019… 1. RESEARCH: Which learning technologies are trending […]
Lifelong learning: why it matters to the next UK Government
The neglect of adult education has come to the fore given the fierce acceleration of digitalisation in the workplace. Whilst for most businesses the human workforce will always exist, both business and policymakers now recognise the need to prepare for automation and technology, and how it will impact the type of work humans do. A […]
Informal learning: critically important, but neglected
Informal learning can be a powerful thing, but how can we learn to harness it in the workplace?
Lest We Forget
I think a common misconception many trainers share is the idea that their role is simply to pass on their knowledge, experience and expertise to others. In my opinion, it’s not; it’s about facilitating learning, which is a very different thing. It’s different because knowledge alone does not change behaviour. To prove this point, I […]
Diversity and Equality Training
Hi – I have started to design training programs around the Equality, diversity and inclusion topic area and my question for you all is to ask if you feel that this is a topic area that has potential or not or is too niche. Furthermore, what specific topis within this do you feel are potentially […]
Measurable training: delivering data-driven L&D through virtual reality
Effective corporate training is becoming ever more critical as organisations adapt to the changing world of work and face the risk of a global talent shortage. Training expenditures for large and mid-size companies are on the rise, pointing to the recognition of the need for continuous learning and the modernisation of training programmes. Businesses […]
How to make multilingual training courses relevant for a global workforce
A growing number of companies — mostly multinational giants, but also medium-sized and even smaller ones — are riding the wave of globalisation and expanding overseas. This means that they already employ or consider employing talent across regions and continents. Employing a global workforce may lead a company to a faster growth, improved productivity and […]
Continuous learning: The core of the workplace
On-demand learning may not yet be a matter of instinct for everyone but the time when it must be is upon us. Continuous on-demand learning is the only way we’ll be able to navigate the future that modern working life demands. This is not simply an employee issue, employers need to build a culture that […]
Microlearning To Train Multigenerational Workforce
L&D teams face the challenge of training a multi-generational workforce with 4-5 distinct profiles. In this article, I outline how the microlearning-based approach can provide a unique mode to address the common aspects as well as personalized learning. Ways To Use Microlearning To Train Your Multi-Generational Workforce In 2019, more than ever before, L&D […]
How Can You Combine Mobile Learning & Gamification
Mobile learning and gamification are 2 leading trends that are used extensively in online training. In this article, I share insights on you how you can amplify their impact by combining their powers. Combine Mobile Learning And Gamification For High Impact Training Whether your organization uses predominantly online training or a blended approach, you would […]
Dodging Real Learning
The funfair has arrived in town, an event that still gives me a fission of excitement every year. Which is odd, because I hate almost all fairground rides – mainly because I’m scared of heights and, in particular, terrified of falling from them. However, there is one ‘ride’ I love. (When the funfair made its […]
Can elearning replace the classroom?
The rise of technology A recent article said that automation is due to threaten 800m jobs worldwide. Robots and AI are on the move, at a very fast pace. With such a huge disruption on the horizon, what does this mean for traditional learning? According to the article, technology is set to impact teaching and […]
4 Next Gen Gamification Solutions
With the maturing of the usage of Gamification for learning, there is a buzz on Next Gen Gamification solutions. In this article, I share 4 possibilities on the Next Gen Gamification solutions that can build upon your current approaches. Next Gen Gamification Solutions That Can Enhance Your Corporate Training Gamification for serious learning has made […]
How to build a sustainable learning strategy
There is a huge skills gap in the UK, but instead of looking to solve it by bringing in new staff, companies need to consider the long-term investment of training their existing workforce. We regularly see influential business people and economists speaking out against myopic strategies. In the last three months, we’ve seen CEOs Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon […]
Who’ll be the Uber of packaged eLearning content?
Elearning, as packaged content or off the shelf, is on a rise in terms of demand and according to reports, the market is set to grow at a CAGR of 7% between 2018 -2023 to $65.41bn (£49.92bn). Much of this is associated with the thirst for skills acquisition amongst corporates. Take for example, the rise in demand […]
