New Year, New Skills
As we sink our teeth into a new year, we’ve now become all too familiar with the short, dark days of winter. But the beginning of a new year also brings the optimism of a fresh start. People are keen to face new challenges and experiences. With January comes thoughts of professional and personal […]
Leading in uncertain times
2017: a time of certainty or uncertainty; a time in which we lurched from one supposition to another or a time in which previous speculations clarified into fact? As January draws to a close either, or both, could be true. And the problem is that even when uncertainties crystallise, the very act of confirmation won’t […]
Reskilling for the age of digital work: what do we need from a modern employee?
Virtually every industry is being impacted by the rise in automation and an increased reliance on data analytics. As a result, businesses are being forced to rethink the way they work and turn to new technologies to remain successful. One consequence of this trend is that technology is poised to take the place of humans […]
Learning Technologies 2017: Why waste your money on leadership development?
Ahead of the Learning Technologies 2017 conference on 1st & 2nd February, we thought we'd get a sneak peek at one of the sessions to give us a taste of what to expect from the packed 2 day agenda. Let us know what you're most looking forward to from the conference in the comments below, or […]
Expectations, experiential learning and the power of Kanban
Time to take five to catch up on some highlights of this week's L&D news and opion, which we've spent the past week gathering together from our favourite sources. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading this week too! Skills – Strong leadership: does […]
The NHS and digital skills – the new generation
A recent NHS review has revealed that in order for the sector to maintain a high standard of patient care, a significant increase in investment for training in technology is needed. Director of National Skills Academy for Health, Candace Miller, looks at what this means for the sector and how new recruits will need a […]
Sales activities and games needed
HI .. I am working on a project for making training materials for the sales people who will sell mobile phones and mobile lines. Please provide me with some activities and games related to this topic .. It is urgent please .. HI .. I am working on a project for making training materials for the […]
NVQ and Apprenticeship providers
Hi, Does anyone know of any national NVQ and Apprenticeship providers who offer fully funded courses? I am looking for NVQ level 2 Retail skills and Customers service and Apprenticeship in Retail Management. Thanks in advance for your help. Karen Hi,Does anyone know of any national NVQ and Apprenticeship providers who offer fully funded […]
The dictatorship of L&D is gone. What’s next for learning?
As the modern workforce moves increasingly towards an “anytime, anywhere” approach due to the rapid development of technology and rise of globalisation, organisations have had to adjust working practices. Capita’s 2016 research, 'L&D: Agent of change for the ‘anytime, anywhere’ workforce', revealed that 70% of respondents (made up of senior HR and L&D managers) believe […]
Public speaking demons – a few tips to keep them at bay
Public speaking strikes fear into many. Here are some handy tips for sorting out those last-minute nerves… A fate worse than death When academic Wallechinsky found that 42% of respondents had a fear of public speaking versus 19% that feared death, it only made us worry about public speaking even more. And now, almost 40 […]
Is there such a thing as a natural born leader?
Regardless of what position you’re currently recruiting for, every great hiring manager recognises the value of recruiting for potential. Ideally, we are all looking to recruit tomorrow’s leaders. We want to know that the time, money and effort spent recruiting an employee today will likely result in a competent, decisive and motivated manager in the […]
The NHS and digital skills – the new generation
A recent NHS review has revealed that in order for the sector to maintain a high standard of patient care, a significant increase in investment for training in technology is needed. Director of National Skills Academy for Health, Candace Miller, looks at what this means for the sector and how new recruits will need a […]
“The challenge for any organisation will be to create a culture where the intervention of AI is seen as a positive and not as a threat.”
What is the total cost of all of the bills that you pay? How much do you spend each week on food? Where could you cut back if you suddenly found yourself out of work? For most people, these are difficult questions to answer. Like telling the doctor how much alcohol we drink, or how […]
Coffee Break: Collaboration, cultural fit and what makes a great mentor
Here's your lovingly-crafted list of news, blogs and opinion from across the L&D world. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared, and don't forget to tell us what you've enjoyed reading this week too. Culture – Why you should care about emotional culture (Talent Culture) – 11 crucial interview questions to […]
So, you think you’re SMART enough?
We all need to know the direction in which we are headed; what is required of us to get there; how well we are doing in terms of progress and achievement along the way. Task based objectives are frequently set. Managers sometimes assume staff know how well they are doing or what to do in […]
Coffee Briefing: Gratitude, micro-learning and visualising skills
Put the kettle on and minimise your emails for five minutes – it's time for another of our weekly updates on the news, opinion and blogs from across the world of L&D. Let us know what you think of the articles we've shared below, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading too. Learning – Why […]
Fair’s fair – Copyright Matters
We've attended two HR/Training Exhibitions (World of Learning and the Annual CIPD event in Manchester) and we are flabbergasted by how many people are still using an illegal version of Belbin. I was going to write this article but my RI/SH couldn't be tamed. I asked Stuart Kelly to use his ME/TW strengths instead. Copyright […]
Is Artificial Intelligence in learning an oxymoron?
It really is only a matter of time before virtual assistants are so advanced we may eventually be educated by them. Once enough data on language processing, reasoning, planning and cognitive modelling has been collected and appropriately arranged, tracking learning behaviours, giving personalised feedback, prescribing level-specific tasks and genuinely tailored course material in an instant […]
How to sell yourself as a business coach or trainer on LinkedIn
Let’s be clear from the start – LinkedIn is primarily a relationship and reputation building platform, not a sales vehicle. The word “sell” in the title is used in the sense that one would sell oneself in an interview as opposed to selling one’s services. Using LinkedIn as a sales megaphone for promoting and advertising […]
A social media skills gap will no longer wash
The UK is in need of digital skills. In fact, according to a government report, the UK is on the verge of falling behind on the global stage if we don’t address the skills shortfall. We don’t need everyone to become a computer scientist overnight, but when you bear in mind that 12.6 million adults […]
