What training do you need to succeed in business
Looking at the most prominent figures in the business world, the ones that can serve as true inspirational models for a young entrepreneur’s ventures, it seems that they got where they are today by following one of these tracks: first, there are the ones who went to business school and pursued the traditional path, investing […]
Skills training: businesses also need an education shake-up
The government’s education reforms seem to be bearing fruit for students, but what about people who are already in work? We need to invest in skills now to ensure UK employees are equipped for the future. Last month, the Department of Education breathed a sigh of relief. The nation-wide introduction of new tougher A-levels came […]
Recommended Coaching Courses
Morning all, I am looking to bring in a coaching culture and programme company-wide and am looking for some recommendations on courses to become a qualified coach. I would like to put some of our trainers through the course. I have started researching but it is a minefield, there are so many options, I don’t […]
How to Become a Data Scientist from Scratch
There’s a considerable measure of enthusiasm seen in today’s professionals for turning into a data scientist. The good reasons for that is the high efficiency, a higher degree of job satisfaction, high compensations, popularity etc. A quick pursuit yields a plenty of conceivable assets that could help you in becoming a successful data scientist – […]
European training model for classroom tolerance
Canadian psychiatrist Eric Berne once said that The moment a little boy is concerned with which is a jay and which is a sparrow, he can no longer see the birds or hear them sing. This metaphor perfectly encompasses how destructive it can be to pass on discriminatory beliefs to children and raise them in […]
#TogetherAgainstHate – Has Training Failed?
I wonder how many of you were watching Gogglebox on Friday (a guilty pleasure) and witnessed what Channel 4 did in the interval. If you didn’t, I urget you to take a moment to watch it now, even though you might find it shocking. I felt an enormous well of gratitude to Channel 4 and their advertising […]
Tips for trainers: why the education system is failing learners and how to change the established learning mindset
Does the British educational system leave a bitter taste in the mouth that affects learning later in life? That may well be the case, but here’s some practical advice on how businesses can turn back time and engage their learners. “Smithy! Stop talking. Here’s the verb table book, now get on and learn it”, said my […]
5 Tips For Promoting Workplace Learning
When you need to make the absolute most out of your company’s presence, there are always some key strategies to execute. The best thing that you can do for yourself is build capable employees that understand how to get more positive visibility to the company. When you nurture your employees in this regard, you will have […]
Creating Marketing Savvy Brand Ambassadors
When you need your company to thrive, it’s important that you master branding. The best way to do this is by building a quality marketing foundation by training your employees to be brand ambassadors. By teaching your professionals how to conduct themselves in this way, they’ll help your company grow its profile as a whole, […]
Five Stages in the Life of a Teacher
This model outlines what may be the stages of development that teachers may go through as they mature in their careers. I’m posting this here in the hope of getting honest feedback from others who may know a little about the topic. Are the following stages reasonable or accurate? Once it’s finalized, the teacher development model […]
Why is the UK not feeling the benefit of a better qualified workforce?
The number of workers who are overqualified for their current job role is rising, and a ‘one size fits all’ approach to education and training is failing both employees and UK businesses. It’s not too late to put that right. Question: What do you say to an arts graduate? Answer: Can I have fries with […]
Why You Should Take Employee Social Media Training
The most straightforward answer would be: because of social media matters. Anyone who is trying to negate this fact is clearly not from this planet. The obvious can be represented by the figures. Namely, 74% of shoppers tend to rely on social media when making their decisions. 95% of millennials are most likely to follow […]
Re-evaluating our learning culture in a time of major uncertainty
In today’s ‘always on’ digital culture, is there still space for traditional forms of learning? Yes, but much like planning your gym workout, you should consider all the different cognitive muscles that need to work together in order to plan a well balanced learning programme. The digital revolution and significant technological advancements in recent years […]
Confusing Educational Landscape Failing Employers
The education and training landscape in the UK undergoes significant changes on an extremely regular basis. If you work in the education and training sector keeping up with these changes is challenging, so it’s not surprising that many employers are saying it’s almost impossible. This not only makes the recruitment process difficult, but also has […]
The Corporate Guide to Employee Upskilling
A study commissioned by the McKinsey Global Institute predicts that between now and 2030, nearly 800 million jobs will be lost due to automation. In the short-term too, rapid advances in technology has meant that a lot of jobs that were considered steady and ‘evergreen’ are lost due to changes in the market. Such rapid […]
How to Use Data to Improve Your Content Marketing
You’ve probably heard it a million times but numbers never lie. It is when we learn how to utilize them in our favor that they become our best friends. Especially when it comes to marketing strategies. If marketers didn’t rely on data to track and monitor the trends in marketing, then they would certainly misjudge […]
Education and our future workforce: training tomorrow’s teams
The education system has to keep up with technology if we’re going to prepare students for the workplace of tomorrow. As the fourth industrial revolution begins to kick into gear and technology moves at an ever-increasing pace, it may be time for education in the UK to think harder about how it prepares young people […]
4 Steps to Increase Website Functionality
If a picture tells a thousand words, how many do a website design and successful advertising campaign make? A couple thousand? A million? We all know that digital marketing represents the backbone of any successful business. With that said, a successful strategy requires thoughtful and meticulous planning. Hone in On Your Audience If you can’t […]
20 minute Training Session on Company Values
Hi everyone I am new to this forum. As part of interview process the company would like me to present a twenty minute training session on the comanys values including Trust, Committment and Progressivness. I want to ensure this is as engaging as possible and would appreciate any ideas of very short activities or ways […]
Post GDPR training for your workforce
“We’re updating our terms and conditions…” I bet everyone is fed up with seeing that email subject line. However, the actual reasoning behind them is for everyone’s benefit – seriously! Long story short, they had to be sent out after the update to the GDPR, and the GDPR exists to protect your information from misuse […]
