Staying in or going out?
Internal and external coaches both have their place, says Alan Ward. However, they serve a different purpose and which to use depends on the situation. The economic downturn has blurred the distinction between internal and external coaches. So much so, that many organisations are beginning to question why they should pay for an external coach […]
Learning leadership in tough times
Nigel Paine, former head of Learning and Development at the BBC, and a regular TrainingZone contributor, is leading a one-day open workshop for learning professionals in conjunction with the Learning and Skills Group. ‘Learning leadership in tough times’ will take place on 2nd July in west London. Nigel left the BBC in September 2006 to […]
L&D and the new career
Jo Kaptijn explains how the learning profession can support the apparent shift away from traditional linear career models and toward models that see adaptability, competence and broader experience as key attributes for those wishing to advance. Compared to traditional career paths, there is a strong move from: ‘know how and job security’, to ‘learn how […]
Telling tales for training
Stories have the amazing ability to pull us into a whole new world and expose the reader to a new way of thinking. Stephanie Sparrow speaks to Margaret Parkin, author of Tales for Trainers, who explains the power stories hold for learning and development. Once upon a time, a quiet young girl growing up in […]
How high performing is your workplace?
Training really does make a difference – the evidence exists – but only, argues Donald H Taylor when learning is part of a coherent package of high performance workplace practices. How’s your organisation performing? It’s a question that should concern us all. After all, training is all about improving performance, isn’t it? “The evidence is […]
Catchy not cheesy names for Performance Management
I’d like to help a client media company find a ‘cool’ name for its performance management process, a name which is memorable for the right reasons. Have you heard of names which may fit the bill? The process in question covers objective setting, appraisal (including 360), development planning, and reward.Katrina Wray I’d like to help […]
