Mentoring a team
Before you bring in a mentor for your team, you should consider these questions, says John Pope. Why bother? Of course, if managers were not so occupied with doing things and devoted some more time to the way team members worked together, how the team developed, the strengths and weaknesses of each individual member and […]
Working the team
One of the key ingredients in a happy team is leadership. The inmitable Miriam Cox gives us her tips on how to lead a team more effectively. When I think of the word ‘team’ I immediately think of horses pulling a plough or men rolling around in mud on a rugby pitch…..um, sorry, lost track […]
Jamie’s Kitchen: Part 4
In the last part of our teambuilding series, Jamie’s 15 apprentices embark on the final stage of their training. bits://v/dua6yWBR-58072-36800 See the other videos in the series: Jamie’s Kitchen Part 1: Forming, Jamie’s Kitchen Part 2: Storming, Jamie’s Kitchen Part 3: Norming Video Arts content supplied for preview only by TrainingZone.co.uk members. It is illegal […]
Put your money where your mouth is
Despite a glimmer of hope on the ecomonic horizon, training still seems to be too far down organisations’ list of priorities. The CMI’s Ruth Spellman argues that it’s time for L&D to make a stand. With reports suggesting that house prices are showing signs of recovery and some retailers hinting at a gradual upturn in fortunes, […]
Why team building events don’t work
Teambuilding events can make or break a team, says Judith Germain. Here she tells us why they can cause more issues than they solve. Most companies understand that enabling individuals to work in teams can be a sure-fire way to improve the company’s performance. When an air of competition is allowed to permeate the culture […]
A managers’ guide to teambuilding
The path to teambuilding nirvana can be littered with obstacles. John Pope outlines his no-nonsense guide for managers. We have teams so that people get better results by working together rather than separately. Members stay together for quite a time, even when it is a temporary team to work on a project – though that can […]
Teambuilding with Jamie Oliver: Part 3
In the next video in our teambuilding series, Jamie looks at the ‘norming’ stage of the apprentices’ training. See the other videos in the series: Jamie’s Kitchen Part 1: Forming, Jamie’s Kitchen Part 2: Storming Video Arts content supplied for preview only by TrainingZone.co.uk members. It is illegal to use this content for training purposes. […]
Teambuilding with Jamie Oliver: Part 2
In the next video in our teambuilding series Jamie Oliver’s protégées begin the next stage of their apprenticeship. bits://v/C1KmUoWv-58072-36800 See the first video in the series: Jamie’s Kitchen Part 1: Forming Video Arts content supplied for preview only by TrainingZone.co.uk members. It is illegal to use this content for training purposes. To purchase Video Arts […]
When teambuilding goes wrong
Most team away days are well thought out and planned…or are they? Heather Townsend outlines some common teambuilding pitfalls for trainers. Do your homework in advance If you don’t do your research about the team and what is stopping them performing well together, then you could come a cropper. Take for example, a trainer that […]
Teambuilding with Jamie Oliver: Part 1
In the first of our series on teambuilding in association with Video Arts, Jamie Oliver looks at forming his team of wannabe chefs for his restaurant ‘Fifteen’. bits://v/2yeo5hfD-58072-36800 Video Arts content supplied for preview only by TrainingZone.co.uk members. It is illegal to use this content for training purposes. To purchase Video Arts resources call +44 […]
Teambuilding: Why bother?
Whether it’s horseriding, golfing or hanging off a zipwire, teambuilding events are not only good fun, they can make a real difference to morale – and the bottom line. Robert Myatt gives us his dos and don’ts of successful teambuilding. Looking at these events from the perspective of a business psychologist, teambuilding can be very […]
Why don’t we trust our leaders?
The ILM’s Leadership Index recently revealed that UK employees have lost faith in their leaders. David Pardey looks at why this is and what can be done about it. Nearly one third of UK employees have little or no trust in their senior managers. It should perhaps come as no surprise given that the past […]
Motivating the top team
When the going gets tough, how do you ensure your team doesn’t get going? Jo Geraghty gives us her top motivational tips. Motivating teams in your organisation can be a tough and unrewarding task in the current economic environment. Morale is low so thoughts of career progression and pay increases seem like a distant memory. […]
The unwritten rules of client engagement
Simply relying on tried and trusted methods to attain your clients’ goals can often stilt your own growth as a coach. Michael Bungay Stanier & Daniel Stane share their coaching secrets. Forget about your employees (for a moment). When I ask you to bring a typical workplace coaching conversation to mind, what do you conjure […]
The balancing act
As the stresses and strains of modern life change, so too does the training managers’ remit. Tim Holden looks at how to help staff maintain a healthy work-life balance. In July 2009 I met with the head of human resources for a potential new client, listed as one of the Sunday Times Best Companies to […]
How to win friends and influence people
In the effort to deliver more for less, organisations are increasingly turning to learning technologies yet while they offer great promise, staff resistance can often hinder their success. Laura Overton gives her hints and tips on how to engage managers and learners. At last month’s Learning and Skills group event, I was involved in a […]
Free team-building resources
On the look out for great training freebies? Cheryl Taylor has trawled the net for us and hauled in a huge range of free training materials! Here’s her updated guide to free team-building exercises. About.com Education This site provides a Top 10 Icebreakers for Adults. Don’t like Silly Games for Adults? There are other choices, […]
The most popular Trainer’s Tips ever! Team communication exercise
Joanna Howard submitted this fun exercise, which helps open up discussion about team communication. I’ve used this with surprising effectiveness: my colleagues have had the same experience. The debriefing often shows amazing insights about work style and communication. You need to have the people in a circle and up to eight soft juggling balls. 1. […]
Six steps to team enlightenment
Do you believe in the adage ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’? Andrew Leigh warns that a team’s reluctance for ‘development’ may be a sign that all is not as it should be, and suggests six steps on the road to team enlightment. If you lead a team, you almost certainly know it makes […]
Leading teams in difficult times
Is your team under pressure? Neil Twogood gives 10 tips to help you provide more effective leadership. These points should help you to ensure that your team is able to collaborate and to perform, he says, even in these challenging times. It’s a paradox of teamwork that in stressful or challenging situations – when there’s […]