360 Degree Feedback Tools: Then, now and the future
Lumus’s David Cooper carries on his analysis of 360 feedback tools by looking at their evolution, and how to get the most out of them in future. Back then 360 degree feedback (or 360 assessments/ reviews) have their early roots in the evaluation of US Soldiers in the First World War and have been […]
Perfect practice makes perfect
Eddie Kilkelly, chief operating officer at ILX Group, examines the advantages that APMP can bring to project managers and how it provides the skills needed to allow candidates to demonstrate knowledge of all elements of project management. Many HR and training managers are under the illusion that project management process training and accreditation will deliver […]
Trainer’s Tip: Masterclass – getting 360 right
Lumus’s David Cooper provides the community with this month’s Trainer’s Tip – a thorough analysis of how to get the most of 360 feedback. Lumus’s experience over the last 12 years shows that whilst many organisations embark on the 360-degree feedback journey, few manage to really maximise the opportunity. The following guiding principles for successfully […]
Britain can’t afford to become a nation of ‘accidental’ managers
Are you in a management position at work? Mary Clarke gives the community some words of advice on how to maximise your influence and ability as a manager, even if you became one by accident. With the Eurozone crisis deepening daily and with widespread predictions of the UK returning to recession, UK companies are facing […]
Putting the professional development of project managers under the microscope
Dr Ian Clarkson, head of project and programme management at QA, examines whether further professional development could make the difference on an individual and organisational level. The discipline of managing projects is better served by the training industry than at any previous time. There is a fantastic choice of training available for a wide range of […]
Putting leaders in the driving seat
Defining good leadership in an organisation the size of the NHS can be tricky. Pippa Cronk of Right Management tells the community about the new 360 feedback tool that will make this easier. The quality of leadership can make the single biggest difference as to whether organisations are high performing or not. Leadership is especially […]
Let’s have a revolution in leader development
John Wenger of Quantum Shift has some strong opinions on the future of leader development. We’ll let him explain. I recently saw an #occupy placard which read, "I can’t believe we still have to protest this s***." I smiled in recognition and instantly made a connection to the feeling I get when I read yet […]
The future of managed learning
What does the future hold for managed learning? Al Bird of KnowledgePool says a different relationship style will develop and clients can look forward to new partnering capabilities, competency level agreements and more measurable business benefits. Managed learning services have long provided valuable support to organisations looking for specialist help to source or administer training […]
Four ways to get manager buy-in to training
Manager buy-in is critical to the succesful development of the workforce. Elva Ainsworth provides some tips to get managers on board. No matter how innovative or revolutionary the content, and despite using the latest digital tools to deliver and engage, when it comes to corporate training programmes that deliver positive organisational change and boost performance, […]
Leaders in Leisure – management development at The Rank Group
Sue Waldock talks through the thinking behind the first gaming industry-based diploma for management development. At the Rank Group, we are always looking at new ways to engage with our people and improve their skills and leadership qualities. This year we are launching the very first gaming industry-based diploma called Leaders in Leisure, which is […]
How to succeed at matrix management
Flatter organisational structures can open up opportunities if you have the right mix of skills. Whatever happened to hierarchy? It used to be the thing everyone aspired to, clambering your way to the top of the pile with all the power and perks that went with it. There is no doubt people still want to […]
How do you welcome new starters to your company?
Hi Everyone, Seems like a very basic question, but how do you welcome people into your business? I’m looking at the period from offer of employment through to the first week or so at the new place of work. I’m keen to see what innovative, or just plain easy ways you have to make sure […]
12 lessons of knowledge management
Hans Van Heghe explains how businesses can benefit from change by communicating and sharing knowledge. The following collection of lessons have been picked up from 12 years spent working on knowledge management and related topics. You’ll find more lessons-learned in the book “knowledge centric management”. 1 Accept chaos I have to admit, being an engineer […]
The future of learning at work: part 2
In part two of our five-part series on the future of learning at work, Donald H Taylor looks at skills management, an over-looked but essential role for any organisation’s learning and development department. In my previous article I outlined four areas in which learning and development (L&D) needs to be active to stay relevant […]
Are leadership and management development two different things?
The distinction between leadership and management is a red herring, says Russell Deathridge of Kenexa, as the two are increasingly coming together. Does your organisation distinguish between management training and leadership development? In Western economies, more so than emerging markets, the lines between the two have become blurred. As Joanna Kozubska, in her book, […]
Five common mistakes made by team managers and how to avoid them
At long last, you have been promoted to lead a team. Veronica Broomes imparts some words of advice to make the most of your team – and yourself. Being promoted is a great achievement, but could become quite stressful and disastrous if unprepared. In a recent survey (early 2011) of current and former employees working […]
Survey shows impact of technology on leadership development
A study has revealed the growing impact learning technology is having on executive development. The survey of more than 180 organisations in the private, public and not for profit sectors, representing more than 35,000 leaders and managers, showed learning technology now supports a third of all coaching, action learning programmes and workshops. The findings also […]
Should you train new staff when you have the talent already?
Forget acquisition, retention and retraining of current staff could be the key to success in your organisation. Simon North explains. Why is the issue of finding new roles for individuals who are already within your organisation worth discussing? Clearly the issue of keeping what we typically call ‘talented people’ is an increasing challenge as the […]
The role of the trainer as team leader
Considering the trainer both as trainer and team leader of the learning team gives useful insights into delivering real learning that has genuine value, says Stephen Walker. Have you ever thought about what happens at a training event? Clearly it is a work event. People come together to go through a process to achieve a […]
Success driven by the Is
Jane Sunley, CEO of talent management specialist learnpurple looks at how leaders can ensure their growth business succeeds and how people and their development play a critical role. What really is business success? Is it achieving a high turnover and incremental profit year on year? Well, yes, that is the goal, but how about also […]
