“A significant challenge is engaging people in their own learning and helping them take ownership”
Not-for-profit (otherwise known as Third Sector) organisations have their own set of challenges and needs when it comes to L&D. In this series, we will hear from several charities and organisations on what their learning priorities are for the coming year, what their pain points are, and what they've been finding effective in the development of […]
“Our main priority is to create flexible learning interventions.”
Not-for-profit (otherwise known as Third Sector) organisations have their own set of challenges and needs when it comes to L&D. In this series, we will hear from several charities and organisations on what their learning priorities are for the coming year, what their pain points are, and what they've been finding effective in the development […]
“My favourite thing is when the people you’re working with suddenly have an epiphany, a spark”
We're always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of L&D throws at them. We've got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? Want […]
“So often we build a strong bond on the day of the training and this becomes a trusted relationship”
We're always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of L&D throws at them. We've got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? Want […]
“Making myself a priority makes me a better employee”
We're always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of L&D throws at them. We've got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? Want […]
So you want to be an eLearning Developer?
I was sitting in a cafe yesterday when I came across a meme on Tumblr that had me literally LOL-ing. In response to the question “Why do you want this job?”, the job applicant responded, “I’ve just always been very passionate about not starving to death”. Although I’ve been working happily in the e-Learning Development […]
The Conscious Interview: Sachi Doctor
Our Conscious Interview is here! This month's Conscious Interview features the beautiful Sachi Doctor. Sachi is a SF-based yoga teacher (RYT-500) and Ayurvedic practitioner experienced in mindfulness and authentic communication. Imbued in both Eastern tradition and Western culture since childhood, modern medical systems and ancient healing practices have shaped her understanding of mind-body health. Drawing […]
How to use training as an incentive in your recruitment
As we all know, recruitment is the series of activities and skills to select and hire the right skilled candidates for any job role. The process of recruitment consists of analysing the job requirement, researching, finding and selecting the right candidates to pick for interviews, and using the right tools to attract employees towards not […]
The TrainingZone podcast: January 2016
Jamie and Jon convene to talk about L&D and HR, and usher in 2016 with some welcome optimism. Also – Jamie turns the tables and interviews his co-host, as it seems like an appropriate way to go out. Story links: Lumosity brain-training game ‘deceived customers’, Daily Telegraph Installs Workplace Monitors On Journalists’ Desks, The AI revolution – Will […]
The Conscious Interview: Nick Diggins
We can’t wait to show you our first conscious interview of the year!And this month we have had the pleasure of speaking with and getting to know Nick Diggins! Nick has been teaching mindfulness for more than 9 years during which time he has taught more than 130 mindfulness 8-week courses. He has been practicing mindfulness […]
TrainingZone interviews: Kevin Young and Liam Butler
Recently we interviewed Skillsoft’s Kevin Young and Sumtotal’s Liam Butler about the year gone by in L&D How has L&D grown in 2015 – what has shaped the industry over the past year? Kevin Young: The L&D market has continued to evolve and grow in order to keep up with the relentless pace of developments in […]
TrainingZone interviews: Mark McCarthy
In advance of their upcoming event on 29 October in London, Meta-LUCID’s Mark McCarthy talks us through the concept of Fixed and Growth Mindsets in business, and their partnership with best-selling author Matthew Syed. The concept of the ‘Growth Mindset’ has been around for a while but has only recently become popular in corporate performance […]
L&D industry insight: Kim Morgan
Recently we spoke to Kim Morgan from Barefoot Coaching about ways into the industry, the future of coaching and more. L&D industry insight: Kim Morgan on coaching by Trainingzone on Mixcloud Recently we spoke to Kim Morgan from Barefoot Coaching about ways into the industry, the future of coaching and more.L&D industry insight: Kim Morgan […]
L&D industry insight: Liam Butler
Liam Butler from Skillsoft tells us about the company’s new directions, his thoughts on future tech and what might surprise us about corporate learning in five years’ time. L&D industry insight: Liam Butler on future learning technologies by Trainingzone on Mixcloud Liam Butler from Skillsoft tells us about the company’s new directions, his thoughts on […]
20 Reasons Why people should join us – a recruitment interviewer’s toolkit
Starting my human resources career in a supermarket, a wily manage, George, said to me: "Remember, Bryan, if they're any good be a salesman". He was referring to interviewing candidates for jobs in the store. The supermarket was based in a rough area of London where a couple of C.S.E. s was applauded. High labour […]
TrainingZone interviews: Skills for Health’s Bryan Kessie
The launch of the Care Certificate last month has brought the need for excellence in training within healthcare into sharper focus for those responsible for decision making. Bryan Kessie, Head of Technical Development at Skills for Health, answers some of the key questions about the elearning process and the benefits of new online training […]
Robin Hoyle: “The most important part of strategy is what you’re not going to do”
Robin Hoyle talks to GivebackUK about the importance of a training and learning strategy. Find out more about GivebackUK here Robin Hoyle talks to GivebackUK about the importance of a training and learning strategy.Find out more about GivebackUK here
L&D industry insight: Laura Overton
We recently talked the Laura Overton, MD of industry benchmark experts Towards Maturity, about Generate, our collaboration at Learning Technologies, and the evolution of the Towards Maturity benchmark. We recently talked the Laura Overton, MD of industry benchmark experts Towards Maturity, about Generate, our collaboration at Learning Technologies, and the evolution of the Towards Maturity […]
L&D industry insight: Nathan Pearson-Smith
In line with lifelong learning month, we recently interviewed Pearson Recruitment’s Nathan Pearson-Smith about the past, present and future of apprenticeships. L&D industry insight: Nathan Pearson-Smith on apprenticeships by Trainingzone on Mixcloud In line with lifelong learning month, we recently interviewed Pearson Recruitment’s Nathan Pearson-Smith about the past, present and future of apprenticeships. L&D […]
World of Learning 2014: TZ meets Jonathan Bunn
We talk to Jonathan Bunn, communications director at Metlife, about what he’s going to be discussing at this year’s World of Learning and how the communications and HR teams at his organisation work successfully together. Tell us about your panel discussion at World of Learning. I am participating in a panel discussion on employee engagement. […]
