Are L&D professionals ready to transform the industry?
High-performing learning organisations are extremely good at developing the L&D function itself. But among the rest of the industry, the continual professional development of learning practitioners is not seen as a priority. This needs to change if we want to remain relevant to businesses. Addressing the low confidence levels in the L&D profession is first a matter […]
Apprenticeship levy: changing perceptions could reap rewards
It’s National Apprenticeship Week, a chance to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships. Here we examine changes to the apprenticeship levy and how employers should reconsider its potential to create a more skilled and diverse workforce. Apprenticeships have been a topic of conversation since their announcement in 2017. Since then, companies have been getting to grips with the levy, what it […]
How to tackle the skills gap: the importance of certification
Employers need to take control of the looming skills gap and ensure their employees are trained and fully certified using the latest agile techniques and digital tools. I’ve heard it said that “while knowledge is acquired in universities, when the young scientist comes to the labour market this knowledge proves to be incomplete.” Hands-on, practical skills and experience have always been valuable […]
Three ways to develop the soft skills of your existing employees
Bringing soft skills into your business doesn’t necessarily require hiring new talent. Promoting the development of these competencies among your existing workforce is a far more practical and cost-efficient approach. Having the right staff onboard in your organisation is not an easy task but it is certainly a crucial one in order to get any business running […]
How to take control of your own career path
Maintaining relevant skills in a time of digital revolution is crucially important and having a responsible job can leave you feeling overwhelmed. To be an effective colleague and leader you must prioritise your own continuous professional development. In our roles, we are often placed in situations that require us to give more of ourselves than might normally be appropriate. This can […]
How to help your team overcome self-censorship
In order to encourage employees to open up at work, managers need to lead by example. Only in this way can organisational cultures change for the good of everyone. Vulnerability. It gives me the confidence to let go, build trust, embrace conflict and allows everyone in a team to share our individual truth. I was […]
How to future-proof your career from automation
There has been much discussion centred around the impact of AI, automation, and robots on the future of work. Many people are divided on whether or not it is a good thing that more and more machines are implemented into the workforce at an ever-increasing rate – otherwise known as Industry 4.0 or the fourth […]
Five ways to bolster your resilience in the workplace
In today’s ever-changing and fast-paced world, resilience is critical to success. But it’s also one of the hardest skills to master… Resilience became a bit of a buzzword in 2018 and there’s been a lot of talk about it in the industry, but how do you really build it from within? It’s actually simpler than […]
Students’ Motivational Strategy for Learning
Learning strategies are the main factor in keeping the candidates on the toe. The elements need always held into account when making up the strategy program to staying fit and on trend. It is also vital ensuring that the basics experience in learning skills in constructive in approaches leading growth. Adding up knowledge always requires […]
Transforming L&D in the charity sector
Martin Baker is the founder and CEO of the Charity Learning Consortium and the Clear Lessons video library. As an ambassador for charity sector L&D, we spoke to Martin about how the core challenge around budget can be played as a strength since it requires charities to think creatively, share knowledge and focus on people, […]
Training for flexibility and teamwork
When the work needs doing, who steps in and gets it done? Now before you say ‘that’s obvious’, or ‘of course…’, or ‘it depends on the job’; just take a step back and look again at the interplay between individuals and approach to tasks within your organisation. Do some people and teams work 9-to-5 whilst […]
Learning to communicate
Never assume. To be quite honest we could end this article on communication with that one simple piece of advice. It is so obvious and yet it is something which we all have been guilty of from time to time. When we think we have given simple instructions yet haven’t stopped to check understanding, when […]
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, […]
“The traditional competencies required for L&D are important but no longer sufficient,” – Donald H Taylor
The Learning and Performance Institute recently re-launched its Capability Map, a self-assessment tool for L&D professionals to benchmark and develop their skills. We caught up with Donald H Taylor, Chairman of the LPI, to find out more about the Map and how it can support L&D as the industry undergoes transformation. What was the ethos behind […]
Crisis management: what makes a good leader?
It seems like forever since I took in my camera film to the chemist for developing or paid for anything by cheque. A clear reminder of the impact digital has on our everyday lives. How organisations operate and how they interact with customers is almost unrecognisable from just 10 years ago. But there is one […]
Debunking the emotional intelligence myth
Getting to grips with your emotional intelligence may be easier than you think. It just takes an open mind and self-belief. Think of a time when you were in flow. Either on your own, or in a group or team. One of those times when things just seemed to happen really naturally and easily. When you […]
Most-read TrainingZone articles of 2018
Here’s a roundup of the most-read TrainingZone articles and reports in 2018. Topics span leadership, soft skills, digital learning transformation, neuroscience and more. Check the list and make sure you haven’t missed out on what your peers have already read! Which TrainingZone articles grabbed the attention of L&D professionals in 2018? Explore our list of top 10 […]
E-learning: how to develop emotional intelligence skills
Training people in emotional intelligence online can be a highly successful way to develop individuals, but it needs to be supported offline to reap the greatest benefits. With budgets for training and development being continually cut, it is important that any training intervention can be shown to add value to an organisation or to contribute […]
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 […]
New year resolutions for L&D teams
In order to maintain a competitive edge in 2019 and beyond, companies need to invest in staff training to retain talent, but they also must prepare for the challenges of Industry 4.0. With a new year comes new challenges and opportunities. For corporate L&D teams, the year ahead is set to be both an exciting and challenging one […]
