Look upwards! Why L&D must shift its focus towards building the right learning environment
In 1936 the psychologist Kurt Lewin published a simple formula that became known as Lewin’s equation. He stated that B = f(P,E). What did Lewin mean by this? It is so simple, yet so profound. What he is saying is that behaviour is a function of both the individual’s performance and the environment in which […]
The Five Best Productivity Apps For Employees
The business world is dependant on interconnectivity. Sometimes this requires employees to remain a touch of a button away from colleagues and clients even while on the go. Setting up a company that’s in constant communication regardless of whether employees are in-house or not would’ve seemed practically impossible even a decade ago, but thanks to […]
Managing & motivating multiple generations
The term ‘HR headache’ typically refers to a type of in-work behaviour that’s likely to result in someone from the HR team having a number of company compliance forms to fill out and difficult conversations to be had. But one thing that will be causing one of the bigger headaches for HR teams is the […]
Multi-team membership: good or bad for business?
Multi-team membership can be hugely beneficial to both organisations and individuals, but it’s essential that employees who belong to these teams are properly supported. While it’s been some time since John Maxwell first coined the term “teamwork makes the dreamwork”, his words still ring true for many people today. Yet, there are probably an equal […]
Does employee attitude matter more than ability?
How should HR professionals distinguish between candidates – should experience outrank enthusiasm every time? The skill vs. will debate, or the attitude vs. aptitude debate, is something often discussed in HR and recruitment circles. It is important to us, for many reasons, that we make the right decision when it comes to hiring. After all, […]
5 Ways To Supercharge Staff Training Presentations
The question of how to create a supremely engaging presentation when training staff is one that’s rumbled on for decades now. There’s plenty of rhetoric surrounding how long is the perfect duration of a training presentation, and how many slides to cram in before the audience begins to lose focus. When creating a presentation with […]
Into 2019: supporting employee development in the workplace
How can HR and L&D professionals better align development objectives for 2019? Charles Jennings, Director of Duntroon Consultants and Co-founder of the 70:20:10 Institute, provides insight on why we must focus more on opportunities to learn from working. The festivities and holidays are all over and we’re back at work. Memories of both Christmas puddings and of 2018 performance […]
How to recognise achievers, not self-promoters
We’ve all probably come across at least one co-worker throughout our careers that was quick to let everyone know about their achievements throughout the day and angle to take centre-stage during team meetings. And whilst for the more-discerning of us this may just be something of an annoyance, maybe even something to expect from working […]
Six Tips to Improve Your Management Style
The world is constantly becoming increasingly complex, and this applies to management as well. Gone are the days when you could just be result oriented and expect everything else to fall into place. The successful manager of today needs to possess a variety of hard and soft skills. He or she must ensure all employees […]
Top 7 Perfect Content Marketing Strategies in 2019
Content is fundamental to sustain in online space. Despite the huge growth in internet marketing, the onslaught of various brands, huge use of graphics, etc. content still rules the game. There is no alternative to sound content. But, despite the strength and pull of the content, a wrong marketing strategy can make the things fall […]
How to give constructive feedback
As a manager you may occasionally have to give feedback for poorly executed work. The real skill is how you handle the communication process, ensuring your criticisms are tactfully asserted and the recipient leaves feeling supported and motivated to improve. There’s a meme going around that shows the difference between leadership and management. It’s a little stick figure graphic of […]
Finding Leaders Within Your Organization
The success of your firm depends on the kind of leaders that you have. Your firm has to have a plan for current leaders and future ones. There has to be a grooming system in place so that when the current managers retire or leave, there is already someone that can replace them. Although you […]
How Personality Assessment Relates to Performance
Managers’ personalities can positively or negatively impact their direct subordinates to varying degrees. Chron notes that management strategies can directly impact the performance of staff, and in so doing can be detrimental to a company’s goals. Ideally, management’s aim is to try to align those they supervise with the mission and vision of the company, […]
Performance-based surveys: how to collect clues that forecast the impact of training
In a three-part series, L&D data detective Kevin M. Yates explores how to collect facts, evidence and data for learning’s impact on employee performance and organisational goals. Part three shows you how to collect facts and clues that forecast and predict the impact of training. Just like a detective looks for clues that solve mysteries, […]
Emotional intelligence
Using Instagram for training businesses
How many training businesses are using Instagram? What are the most effective ways you have found that help generate new leads or encourage job applications? Things I’ve found that work are: 1. Making posts and profile different 2. Making it personal 3. Encouraging interaction 4. Hashtags and location tagging 5. Using video How many training businesses are using […]
Reinventing wheels in learning and development
There will always be new approaches to age old problems and learning techniques in L&D are no different, but despite new packaging they tend to rely on the same basic principles. Every few months, a new diet comes out. Often supported by somewhere between A-list and Z-list celebrity endorsement, it promises dramatic results in ever shortening periods and quickly becomes […]
Forecasting effort: collecting facts about learning’s impact
In a three-part series, L&D data detective Kevin M. Yates explores how to collect facts, evidence and data for learning’s impact on employee performance and organisational goals. Part two looks at how to assess the amount of effort required for obtaining evidence on the impact of any given learning solution. Collecting facts for the impact […]
Tips for Training Better Sales Managers
Cold-calling. If you’re any type of salesman, then you know what the word means. It is the solicitation of business from potential customers who have had no prior contact with the salesperson conducting the call. It means that you’re contacting strangers and asking them if they need a new car. Studies show that only 2% […]
The Costliest Business Mistakes You Can Make
While it’s no secret that making mistakes are merely a part of business, some errors create significantly more damage than others. As an entrepreneur, it’s critical that you can distinguish between taking calculated risks and choosing downright foolish decisions. Hiring The Wrong People When first starting out, it’s typical for eager business owners to simply […]
