The evolution of L&D
Taking into account the many technological and demographical changes of the last decade, Francis Marshall looks at what the future holds for L&D. The last decade has heralded many changes in technology and in the learning function with the rise of the internet and Web 2.0. This, coupled with what some economists consider to […]
Onto the podium
Drawing from his experiences of working with Olympic athletes, Jonathan Males explains even a tiny change in the right area has the potential to make a big difference. For Olympic athletes, reaching the podium is a tangible outcome for their many years of hard work. For the serious athletes, fourth place may as well be […]
A new world for business: Part 2
The business world is changing and UK management needs to adapt to lead organisations out of recession, all of which has huge implications and challenges for L&D. Ruth Spellman OBE concludes her opinion piece. A radical approach Of course times are tough but now, more than ever, the economic, social and political challenges we […]
A new world for business: Part 1
The business world is changing and UK management needs to adapt to lead organisations out of recession, all of which has huge implications and challenges for L&D. Ruth Spellman OBE suggests a way forward. Since the coalition government came into power, individuals and employers alike have been waiting for news about the Comprehensive Spending Review. […]
Employees more interested in training than benefits
Employers’ failure to understand what motivates staff to stay with them means that almost a quarter of personnel would be willing to move elsewhere if a more interesting opportunity came up. While employers believe that the key factors behind employee retention relate to the company’s brand, culture and benefits package, in fact, workers are more […]
L&D managers confident despite budget cuts
Learning and development managers may be over-optimistic about their ability to cope with expected budget and staff cuts over the next six months, a new report has warned. The study entitled the ‘UK Learning Trends Index’, the first in a regular six-month survey to be undertaken by online learning content provider GoodPractice and industry training […]
Preview: The World of Learning 2010
Now in its 18th year, the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition 2010 will once again attract thousands of L&D professionals to the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 September 2010. In the last week of September, TrainingZone will make the quick trip up the M5 from its Bristol offices to Birmingham […]
Losing your grip on staff engagement?
Stephen Walker reviews 10 key ways to identify which of your staff feel less engaged and therefore less willing to work for your success. Every organisation has a mix of people ranging from a few star performers to fewer (hopefully!) marginally useful people with the majority of us in the middle. Equally the general environment […]
DHL opens learning centre
The DHL supply chain has opened a learning centre in Leicestershire to provide its 200 staff with training ranging from basic skills to NVQs. The centre located at Magna Park in Lutterworth was developed in conjunction with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, North Warwickshire and Hinckley College and training provider EQV. Chris Sharp, […]
Learning and development at the crossroads pt1
How has Learning and Development changed since its inception ? Donald Taylor believes its not just a focus shift from simple knowledge delivery, and the whole industry has to evolve just to keep up. As I wrote in Training needs to change or risk irrelevance, I believe this is a crucial time for Learning and […]
How to engage learners through your social media presence
Matt Pierce discusses how trainers can use social media to disseminate training content and engage with learners. Social media has become the buzz term for businesses. From the largest enterprises to SMEs; everyone is tweeting, posting Facebook updates, writing blogs and streaming videos. With this increasing uptake of social media and engagement, trainers have the […]
L&D under fire reveals report
Despite the direct link between investment in L&D and financial performance, nearly half of all UK employers made cost-cutting rather than innovation a priority during the recession. According to a survey among 200 learning and development (L&D) professionals in organisations with more than 1,000 staff undertaken by Loudhouse Research on behalf of Thales Training and […]
Top Tips for Learning at Work Day
Learning at Work Day is a great opportunity to re-energise the way your promote learning and development in your workplace. The Campaign for Learning’s Juila Wright gives us her top tips– they also apply for special learning and development promotions all year round. 1. Create a theme A strong theme for your Learning at Work Day can capture […]
Free resources: The Buzz Factor
Does your company have the Buzz Factor? This free questionnaire courtesy of Maureen Bowes from People Intelligence offers motivational tips and advice for those looking to give their staff a boost. Does your company have the Buzz Factor? This free questionnaire courtesy of Maureen Bowes from People Intelligence offers motivational tips and advice for those looking […]
Less is more: A different approach to L&D in a world awash with information
Charles Jennings argues that the adage ‘access to knowledge is power’ is more fitting in today’s information-swamped world. "In 2009, more data will be generated by individuals than in the entire history of mankind through 2008. Information overload is more serious than ever." Andreas Weigend, former chief scientist at Amazon.com writing in the Harvard Business […]
How should independent trainers demonstrate their expertise?
Competition has never been fiercer in the training industry, so how can you stand apart from your rivals? Judith Germain advises. Experts are usually people that have demonstrated consistent practice in their field for 10 years or more and other people have conferred the status upon them. They are expected to know the solution whereas […]
Treading the boards: What leaders can learn from the theatre
Theatre and performance has much to teach us, so how can our leaders of today take a page from their script and transform themselves and their organisations? Richard Tyler reports. The news in recent weeks has been awash with press coverage from the BAFTAs, the Oscars, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera sequel…the […]
Training for advantage (Part 1)
In this two-part series, Garry Platt looks at how to ensure training and development remains a priority in your organisation. Achieving organisational advantage or simply enhanced company performance has in past twenty five years often been driven by technological improvement and capital investment. The challenge that many organisations face at the moment is that despite […]
TED Talks: Kiran Bir Sethi teaches kids to take charge
This week's TED Talks features Kiran Bir Sethi, the founder of the Riverside School in Ahmedabad in India. She shows how her groundbreaking approach teaches kids life's most valuable lesson: "I can." Watch her students take local issues into their own hands, lead other young people, even educate their parents. Watch the other TZ picks […]
TED Talks: Tim Ferriss – smash fear, learn anything
After a couple of week's break, TED Talks is back. Here Tim Ferriss, author of bestseller 'The 4-Hour Workweek' talks about how to seize the fear, and do it anyway. Watch the other TZ picks of the fantastic TED Talks series: Gerver Tulley and his tinkering school, Dan Pink on the science of motivation and […]
