How effective communication is the catalyst for great engagement
L&D and HR are responsible for communicating and publishing some of the most read materials in an organisation. It is therefore one of the areas that can have the biggest impact on employee and learner engagement. To overcome learner apathy, L&D have to work harder than ever to ensure that their content and message attracts […]
Is your LMS “old skool”?
A technological revolution in electronic learning has seen sizeable changes over the years. Many years back, companies used to distribute eLearning content to customers by CD ROM, so that it could be handed over to learners to use on their PCs or, if the infrastructure was there, on an internal server for learners to access […]
Presenting a training course with passion
I have recently had feedback that one of my team members is delivering the content of the induction well but there is a lack of charisma and passion about the topic making it come across as monotone. I am looking to enroll them in a presentation skills course, but want to know if anyone has […]
Millenials: Do you notice the difference?
'Millenial' seems to be the latest buzzword across business, but as someone who falls into that loosely-defined generation, I'm not sure that besides being slightly more internet native (which surely other generations in the workplace can catch up on if they have the inclination/need to do so) that there really are as many differences between the […]
The L&D Coffee Briefing: Morality, networking and employer betrayal
It's that time again where we round up the L&D articles and blogs we've enjoyed the most over the past week. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or feel free to tell us what you've enjoyed reading, watching, or even listening to – we're keen to expand our podcast knowledge! Developing employees […]
A Simple Question: Which layout would you prefer?
You're attending a training event, you walk into the room, which table layout would you prefer and why? You're attending a training event, you walk into the room, which table layout would you prefer and why?
Onboarding – Where do you start?
There's the obvious stuff such as the company introduction, policies, and ice breakers with other new starters – but I think onboarding is one of the most significant things that HR and L&D can get involved in, yet it doesn't seem to get much of a mention in articles & blogs, and I often think it's […]
Upskilling In Corporate eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Need To Know
Skills are one of the most valuable assets in the modern workplace. They cannot only make an organization more profitable and productive, but also lead to greater advancement opportunities for employees. In this article, I’ll share what eLearning professionals need to know about upskilling in corporate eLearning. 6 Strategies To Promote Upskilling In Corporate eLearning […]
Are CxOs living with low staff engagement because it is too hard or costly to fix?
We do a lot of work in the IT sector and over time, we have noticed that neither staff engagement nor skills gaps are improving. We wrote two blogs about this topic recently: The secret to employee engagement is skilled managers High impact, low cost skills training for the IT sector Our impression is that […]
Engaging with learning
Why bother? You’ve been through school and possibly university, you’ve got all the professional qualifications you need, why bother to sign up to yet another training course? Surely you’ve earned the right to sit back, feet under the desk and just get on with your job? Well if you think that then despite all of […]
The Feedback Loop of Employee Training – Getting Honest Responses
Training and development occur at various times during an employee’s tenure with an organization. There is the initial induction/orientation training for all new hires; there is training that might occur when a new computer system is installed or when new programs or apps are implemented. Then there is the training that occurs as the industry […]
3 Key Steps To Help Gain Competitive Advantage Through Employee Development
In this article, PulseLearning explores 3 steps to help you create effective training that will improve employee development and help your company increase its profit margins. Let’s face it: Globalization is making business a tougher game. Most companies are now competing in a global market rather than a local or national market; software can be competitively […]
Leadersip Techniques to Keep Volunteers On Task
Volunteers are often the real backbone of many organizations and, without a variety of individuals who dedicate their time without pay, an organization is often at risk for closure. The only issue is that many organizations often find many of the volunteers come for socialization, as well. In other words, it can be difficult to […]
How communities will take complete ownership of L&D
Gone are the days where learning and development professionals are the gatekeepers of knowledge. The changes in the business world and the organic introduction of social learning means that L&D needs to take on a more facilitative role, one that can create and support strong social communities. Last week we hosted a collaborative event with […]
Motivation vs Engagement
Hi All I've recently been writing a report on learning in my organisation and found myself discussing motivation and engagement as if they were one in the same. On reflection I wonder if this is the case or if there are distinct differences between the two? Also, who's responsibility is it to either motivate or […]
3 Advantages And Disadvantages Of Rapid eLearning
In the realm of rapid eLearning, slow and steady doesn’t win the race. Rapid eLearning describes courses that can be designed and implemented quickly using a much faster, condensed development cycle than traditional design processes. Although rapid eLearning boasts benefits that can make it appear initially attractive, there is still speculation about the real value […]
How to brainstorm effectively
Depending on your approach, brainstorming can add significant value — or detract from the quality of decision-making. Some critics suggest that brainstorming is not an effective tool for producing new ideas. Despite the controversy, the word – and the practice – can be found in meeting rooms worldwide. For individuals too, it often forms the […]
Email etiquette – does it exist?
Hi all, As someone who runs his own business, I pride myself on my levels of efficiency and customer service. That's why I'm often blown backwards by the way some folk handle themselves over email. If a prospective client makes (what I believe to be) a genuine email enquiry about one of my company's qualification […]
Memory Trick: Improve Your Students’ Learning
Quick: tell me where your keys are right now. (I’ll give you a minute). … How long did it take to recall that information? Was it readily available, like a Google search? Or did it take a second to reach into the recesses of your mind? Your memory, and mine, is an amazingly complex and […]
Encouraging teams within a workplace- it’s more important than you think!
Without teams, the workplace would be nothing. Imagine if each employee in an office had no form of communication with the other employees- it would be absolute chaos, and no work would get done. Maybe your workplace isn’t as bad as this, but you may feel that there isn’t enough camaraderie between your employees. It […]