Tips for choosing effective training methods
If you’re training employees, whether they’re old-timers or new folks on the job then you already know how difficult that can be. Aside from the obvious difficulty of conveying everything there is to know about a given job or task in as little as a few weeks or, at most, a few months there’s also […]
How to scale your startup with the best talent?
The age of startups is still mature and strong. It has been estimated by Worldwide Business Startups that each year, 50 million startups are started; this translates to an average of 137,000 startups per day. I have written and put topic about the How to scale your startup with the best talent. https://goo.gl/eoh7mz I did […]
In a leader’s world, let’s champion the manager
There’s a new and worrying trend in our industry – the denigration of “management” in favour of “leadership”. Comparisons of the two like to contrast – for simplicity – a controlling, top-down, authoritarian management style with a humble, authentic, self-aware leader who inspires others. But hold on, we need good managers. They’re the ones who […]
Transparency, openness and outcome
No-one is an island runs the saying and in business that concept is certainly true. Interconnectedness abounds and not simply in complex worldwide supply chains. We see echoes of the same ideas across business approaches and strategies, across training methodologies and customer focus. Take for example the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) approach to conduct culture. […]
What should your talent management strategy look like?
Over the last 10 years there’s been an epic shift in talent management strategies. The silo view of each HR core function (i.e. workforce planning, learning and development, recruiting and hiring etc.) is slowly disappearing to be replaced by a holistic, integrated set of HR and talent management systems. But why? Companies worldwide are fighting […]
7 Productivity Tips For Startup Entrepreneurs
There are few more gruelling and lonesome professions than that of an entrepreneur. When you’re new to the game and going it alone, it can feel difficult at times to keep focused and motivated in achieving your goals. But it’s important to remember that the very best entrepreneurs suffer from doubt and losses of confidence […]
How to run remote teams
In 2017, the reports indicate that 43% of Americans in the working class utilized a part of their official hours working remotely. The adoption of telecommuting has enhanced the flexibility of the basic work routine in America as proven from a survey which included a sample of 15,000 Americans. Professionals now avoid the hassles of […]
The benefits of training with CMI
Being the only charted professional body of leadership and management, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) provides assurance that CMI qualifications are of the highest quality. If you are thinking about training with CMI, take a look at the following ways a CMI qualification will give your career, your employees, or your team a boost. Every […]
Coaching models explored: PESOS
As part of Tim Hawkes’s continuing series exploring coaching models, he takes a look at one called PESOS. This model is particularly suited to clients who have a strong need for hands-on experience when learning, or who might be more analytical by nature and like to have something empirical to hang on to, rather than […]
8 winning tactics for creating gold medal teamwork
This article was written by Mandy Flint & Elisabet Vinberg Hearn, authors of ”The Team Formula”. The Olympics are now in our rear view mirror. This is a good time to review and learn from the teamwork that goes into making an Olympian successful. Team GB had magnificent success at the Olympics. That kind of success […]
Coaching models explored: CIGAR
Tim Hawkes kicks off his series looking at the many coaching models out there by examining the CIGAR model. Coaching Models When you embark on the development of a coaching culture for your business, it’s important that you have a good toolkit at your disposal. Over the coming months, we will be taking an objective […]
Belbin Team Role biscuits
Oh crumbs… You promised yourself that, once you’d tidied up the last mince pie, it was healthy eating from here on out. But now January’s here, you’re back in the office, and the biscuit tin is calling. Fear not. Help is at hand. We don’t have motivational speeches. We don’t have pictures for your fridge. […]
How to Train Employees on New Technology
LearnTech 2018 is almost here – so, with learning technologies on our mind, I thought it would be useful to take a look at something that many training providers ask: How do I train employees on new technology? It’s happening. Finally. After months of research, IT teams wrangling with executives, and more demos and trials […]
Line managers: the importance of talking about mental health
When it comes to supporting staff who are experiencing a mental health condition, there is no reason at all why a line manager should automatically know what to do. Yet, that can often be the expectation and it’s an expectation held by both employee and manager alike. Managers are there to manage not to be […]
How Blockchain Could Disrupt Employee Training
Few recent phenomena have attracted as much media attention and investor scrutiny as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and blockchain, the vitally important tech that’s driving cryptocurrencies forward while disrupting a myriad of industries. Nonetheless, even amidst the media mayhem surrounding blockchain currently, little thought has been given to how it might disrupt employee training. So how […]
Train your in-house coach!
Appointing in-house coaches or ‘buddies’ can be a good way to train and coach (new) employees. A less good idea: leaving these important coaches (volunteers, often) to fend for themselves. These in-house coaches have been trained for their own job and might be an amazing designer, account manager or HR professional, but they haven’t trained […]
Why Businesses should invest in employee training
Employee training has become more significant over the years. In 2014 alone, it was estimated that spending on training and development had risen by 15%. The truth is companies are slowly coming to terms with the fact that trends are changing and at a fast pace. Currently, the millennials fill most workplaces and they come […]
Big data is affecting your Business – Need to know
There can be no doubt that in today’s digital-heavy world, data is king. It has an impact on so many aspects of our everyday lives, and with the Internet of Things concept gaining traction, big data isn’t going anywhere. With so much data being produced and distributed – IBM estimates that 90% of today’s data […]
How to Create a Safe Working Environment
As an organization, maintaining a safe and healthy environment in your workplace is one of the most essential aspects of a business. Your working conditions are affected by various factors including health, safety, security, and working hours. Poor safety conditions can even put your life at risk and cause damage to your health. Meanwhile, a […]
Roles in Key Account Management Trends
There are many roles that a key account manager has to play that are a must for strategic account management initiatives to deliver at peak potential. Let’s have a look at some of the strategic account management roles that are an inseparable part of account management trends: 1. Results Driver: Results drivers have a fire […]
