In L&D leaders we trust… or do we?
Trust is waning, in L&D leadership and beyond. In fact, research found that more than half of employees would trust a complete stranger before they would trust their own manager. The Nine Habits of Trust and Leadership Trust Index are tools that organisations can use to promote a culture of trust.
Mastering meetings: The key to effective leadership
Meetings. Whether you love them, loathe them or sit somewhere in the middle, there’s no denying they are crucial for both teams and organisations. But ineffective meetings cost time and money. Here, Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch of Distinction Business Consulting explore strategies for better executed and more meaningful meetings.
So, what is your job?
Executive coach, Matt Somers, breaks down the issue of accountability into an explanation we can all understand…
Back to basics: Do your learning experiences make an impact?
In the final instalment of our back to basics series, TrainingZone columnist Jackie Clifford shares guidance on crafting learning experiences that genuinely make organisational impact.
A beginner’s guide to delivering practical and effective online learning
Explore these practical steps to creating a digital learning offering that packs a punch for employees.
Back to L&D basics: How to create learning experiences that live on in the workplace
In part 3 of this L&D basics series, Jackie Clifford explores how we can deliver experiences where learning actually happens in ways that can be transferred back into the workplace.
Three ways to bring more happiness into your life
Bring some happiness to your life this winter with these tried and trusted tips from wellbeing expert Nicky Marshall.
How the self-fulfilling prophecy can boost learning and development
Motivational techniques can boost confidence and skills. Discover how learners can use the self-fulfilling prophecy to their advantage.
TrainingZone’s 2023 most popular reads
As we reach the end of 2023, it is time to take a look at which articles piqued our interest the most this year.
Boosting workforce engagement
58% of companies have a designated non-executive director (NED) who is responsible for workforce engagement. That’s one of the findings of the Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) latest Annual Review of Corporate Governance Reporting which was released on 16th November 2023. Appointing a dedicated workforce NED is one of the ways in which organisations can signal […]
Corporate training is failing employees and killing their career paths
Nehal Nangia at The Josh Bersin Company discusses how new research reveals that most L&D functions are falling behind when it comes to corporate training
The DEI gap: How ageism is falling through the cracks
Why is ageism being ignored in today’s workplaces?
How L&D authenticity drives engagement
Trainers are natural performers but for real connections to happen, we need authenticity.
Tapping into inspiration: A renewable energy source for leaders
How operating from a place of inspiration can drive growth and effectiveness.
Employee Engagement Culture: The Ultimate Guide
Employee engagement is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical factor that can significantly impact a company’s success. Organisations with a highly engaged workforce tend to experience improved productivity, higher retention rates, and a positive work environment. According to Gallup’s 2022 employee engagement statistics, actively engaged employees achieve a remarkable 18% increase in sales, […]
Training for leadership
Our last article, ‘Learning about directorships’ looked at some of the areas of training that might benefit company directors. In that article we touched on understanding obligations, planning and risk management, communication and consultation. These are all fairly standard requirements, not only for board members but also for those who aspire to take up positions […]
Learn to Play and Play to Learn
My brother, who is recovering from a recent operation, visited last week and we took the opportunity to break out one of our favourite childhood board games – Totopoly. A gold star to anyone who is a) old enough and b) geeky enough to know this one! For those who don’t, it’s a classic […]
Employee feedback: How to design shorter 360 surveys without losing impact
Maintaining employees’ attention span while collecting valuable feedback requires a robust survey design.
The Key to Successful Leadership and Business
After many years of blogging, I was really struggling today to think about something new to say that would be useful, or interesting. I was at the point of giving up when I took 10 minutes to wander up the field to see my horses. It was there that Talulah, my 22-month-old filly provided the […]
Change: Are you in the Driving Seat?
Over the past three years, I’ve been spending a lot of time reviewing and updating face-to-face training activities I’ve written for Trainers’ Library so that they can be delivered remotely using Zoom or Teams. One that I recently revisited was Passengers, a change management module, that uses a car journey as a metaphor for change. […]
