Single Tasking – The Most Important Skill For 2019
Want to know the most important skill you will need to master in 2019? It’s got nothing to do with big data, virtual reality, AI, digital learning or any of the other “buzzword” related topics doing the rounds. Yes, master this and you will really get ahead. Want to know what this super power skill is? Well, […]
Defining Roles in Project Management Methodology
Many people look at the complete set of role definitions in PRINCE2 and make the mistake of thinking that a role is equal to a person. How could their project possibly fund this many people? But one of the core strengths of the PRINCE2 methodology is its scalability – and nowhere is this more in […]
Simplify and direct your management style with a ‘step-up mindset’
Type ‘Management Styles’ into Google and you will get over 13 million+ results. Anyone inspiring to become a manager (or existing managers) may very well be overwhelmed by this figure. Question: Where do you start when considering your own management style? Answer: Get the foundations in place. Simplify your management style and find a direction that suits you […]
What learning experience would you like to find in your company?
For over 12 years now, I’ve been working in Learning & Development, defining training strategies, doing instructional design and developing learning content for clients. Throughout these years, I’ve been able to see the paradigm changing from single, one time training events to having learning content at the point of need. Being a strong advocate of training, […]
What is the difference between a TMS and CRM?
As a training company, it can be difficult to identify exactly what it is that you need to manage your business. You need a solution to generate sales leads, book delegates on to training events and keep them updated with regular communications. The difficulty is that there are so many solutions being touted as the […]
How To Create A Team Vision With Googles Framework
Google’s team has built worldwide fame for itself because it operates like a well-oiled machine, frequently surmounting market obstacles that few other companies could ever hope to grapple with. It should then come as little surprise that entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate leaders of all shapes and sizes are trying to adopt the Google […]
Differences of training management system and LMS?
It can be difficult to know the difference between different software in training such as LMS, TMS, CRM and ERP. Which is the right system for my business? I’ve put together a guide explaining exactly what a training management system is and isn’t which features FAQs and other helpful resources that you can refer to. […]
Video: Dealing with difficult people
In the Clear Lessons video featured below, Zeina Bain suggests trying to work out what makes people tick, so you can work with their personality rather than against them. “Having looked at the different types of people I’ve worked with, typically senior CEOs, or chief financial officers, I’m always trying to figure out what makes […]
Rising through the ranks: how to tackle common L&D problems faced with aspiring leaders
Imagine the scene. Manchester United are drawing one-all when the referee blows for a penalty in their favour (obviously, they’re playing at home). The camera pans round and zooms in on the team’s football manager Jose Mourinho stripping off his suit to reveal a Manchester United kit underneath. He substitutes the designated penalty taker and […]
3 Reasons Why Introverts Make Great Leaders
Nearly six years ago, Forbes ran an important article arguing that anywhere between one-third to one-half of American adults classify as introverts. In a world that tends to reward the loudest voice in the room, it was a revelation for us, well, quieter types. Since then, we’ve all taken various personality tests, agonizing over our Myers-Briggs […]
3 Tips For Creating Marketing Geniuses
Marketing isn’t just a trend, it’s a foundational staple of business. If you want your company to thrive, you need to build a team of professionals that are great at getting results from their marketing. When you want to elevate your business as a whole, it all begins with the way that you market. By […]
Training Employees for Involving and Retention
With globalization, organizations around the world have changed the way they interact and do business on a global scale. Globalisation has indeed made the world a better place, bringing people together to share technology for mutual benefits. As such, employee training in this respect is something very crucial but is often overlooked by the corporate […]
Tips and training on business marketing reviews
Most business people fall into two key classes, drop shipping versus associate showcasing. Drop shipping is the point at which the maker conveys the stock and ships it to the client for your sake. In drop shipping, you set your own particular item costs and are in charge of advertising and bring positive psychology at […]
How to be more ‘agile’ – 3 talent management tips
Have you heard about ‘agile’? It’s a concept that has been revolutionising the tech and IT worlds over the past 25-30 years, and now looks set to transform a broad range of industries and functions too. Agile (adj.) a style of project management, used especially for software development, which involves dividing tasks into short phases of work, and […]
Video: The secret to managing people well
In the Clear Lessons video featured below, Keily Blair explains the principles that she uses for management, which include balancing freedom with support whilst avoiding micromanaging. “In order to manage people well”, says Keily Blair, “I really think that you need to do two things: You need to balance allowing them to spread their wings and take […]
How to Improve a Human Resources Department
Running a small business comes with numerous challenges and owners are usually those who take care of everything. While this practice can save you a lot of money, keep in mind that a trained human resources representative can do a better job. Since your company is still a small one, you should get educated about […]
7 Ways To Cultivate Innovation In the Workplace
Implementing organizational innovation can seem like an arduous process. In a fast paced work environment, expediency often takes precedence over restructuring. But in a world that’s growing ever more competitive, innovation is a must. Finding a fresh approach can strengthen your workplace culture, ensure the quality of your products, and ultimately lead to greater profits. […]
Performance management: do you need to develop your middle managers?
Middle managers are often overlooked when it comes to training, but in order to keep a business running smoothly this should be an essential part of your strategy. Are your middle managers performing as they should? We know that middle managers are an important part of corporate strategy – their knowledge of processes and networking make […]
Learning strategy: the dangers of applying big data to learning
Technology has given us access to more data than ever before, but in the rush to make use of all this new information we mustn’t lose sight of the human side of day-to-day interaction, which can often teach us more than we realise. Our uniqueness is our distinct advantage, not our limitation. We need to […]
SME staff are most stressed. How recognition helps
New research released this month has uncovered that employees working for Britain’s small and medium-sized businesses are twice as stressed compared to staff at larger firms. The research was carried out by payroll company Moorepay and found that 12% of employees working at businesses with fewer than 50 staff said they suffered from stress on […]
