Holistic learning: engaging the spirit in learning
Why learning can and should be a spiritual process.
Opening Windows on Hidden Talent
Have you ever started a novel but never finished? Written some poetry that’s hidden away in a drawer, far from public view? Perhaps you’re too shy to share that story you wrote in your spare time? Over the last year, I’ve made the surprising discovery that a lot of my friends share my passion for […]
The fifth secret of accelerated learning: how the brain works to maximise retention
How neuroscience can help us structure our learning sessions better.
Learning to share
“Like it or not we live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty; but they are also more open to the creative energy of men than any other time in history.” Robert Kennedy That quote from American politician Robert Kennedy came from a 1966 speech in South Africa variously known as the Day of Affirmation or Ripple of Hope […]
The ‘secret sauce’ recipe for better learning transfer
Two ‘secret sauce’ ingredients you need to spice up return on training investment.
Employee engagement: three ways to coach a disengaged team
How to transform a lacklustre team into a motivated, high performing one.
The fourth secret of accelerated learning: take care of the environment
What effect can the learning environment can have on learner engagement and performance?
How to attract the next generation of female leaders
We know the problem, but what are the solutions to a lack of women in leadership?
4 ways to keep your distributed teams engaged
The challenge of engagement doesn’t start once employees begin working away from the office. In fact, decades of Gallup studies suggest that engagement levels within traditional workplaces have remained stubbornly flat, despite billions spent annually on strategies designed to reward and incentivise that engagement. Despite that, much of the conversation – and the solutions – […]
Are learners ready to embrace learning innovation?
Over the years, I have run many ‘Train the Trainer’ programmes and delivered units on HR qualifications relating to learning and development. One of the things I have particularly enjoyed is the debate around what we actually mean by the word ‘learn’. It creates such discussion and on occasions the conversation becomes quite charged. What […]
5 must-haves for a modern employee recognition pro
Employee recognition initiatives can come in many shapes and sizes, and the majority of US companies say they do have some form of recognition programme in place for their staff. But in the modern working world, which approaches to recognition work best? What features and strategies are now must-haves when it comes to designing your […]
New year, new horizons: harnessing enthusiasm, managing expectations
How L&D professionals can support employees’ resolutions.
How to boost a feedback culture based on praise
When peers share positive feedback, the whole team benefits.
5 simple ways to increase workplace productivity
You’d be hard-pressed to find a team lead or C-suite executive who wouldn’t leap at the opportunity to increase productivity within their organisation. One huge problem facing companies around the world right now is the number of disengaged employees within workforces. Engaged employees don’t just go to work, they love the work they do and […]
Informal learning: critically important, but neglected
Informal learning can be a powerful thing, but how can we learn to harness it in the workplace?
Values vs the Customer Experience
I’ve been in dispute with one of our suppliers. It’s a rare event that causes the frustration that sometimes results in tweets that make me appear slightly more cantankerous than Victor Meldrew and slightly angrier than Mr Trump on one of his angry tweet days. (I’ve realised that I really only use my personal Twitter […]
Employee engagement: how to attract and retain generation Z
The biggest driver for generation Z employees isn’t salary or benefits – it’s career development.
Why Trainers Need to Learn to Flex Content
Do you remember that time when we all went for a meal together? The waiter, a handsome middle-aged man, approached our table and enquired what we’d all like. Doris, you remember her; big hair and a penchant for gin, explained that she was gluten intolerant. Sanjay explained he was vegan, and you and Nia said […]
Raising Awareness – with Granny’s Mixing Bowl!
We’ve recently returned from driving around beautiful France. One of the highlights of our holiday was the two days we spent with friends in Bozel, high in the French Alps. Our friends live in a lovely home that they’ve remodelled using reclaimed and re-purposed materials, and it is utterly charming. A wall formed from old pallets […]
The Career Balance
I’m conducting new primary research with people who make significant career changes. For some, this could mean self-employment, for others a change in direction, perhaps even a return to what they always wanted to do before a corporate career took them down a different path. What I’ve discovered so far has some interesting implications for […]
