From another planet? 5 ways to grow your business with social media
It might be because I'm a child of the 60s,when the only technology we had was a black & white TV and a fridge, but I don’t totally get social media. Or maybe my teenage son is right when he puts it down to my basically being stupid. Or maybe it's just difficult. Whatever the reason, […]
8 tips to become a 21st century knowledge worker
In the 21st Century, the age old saying “knowledge is power” is as relevant as ever. Alongside jobs such as doctors, scientists and lawyers, who have been traditionally seen as knowledge workers, more and more people are finding themselves working in roles where their job is to think. Lifelong learning Gone are the days of learning […]
How communities will take complete ownership of L&D
Gone are the days where learning and development professionals are the gatekeepers of knowledge. The changes in the business world and the organic introduction of social learning means that L&D needs to take on a more facilitative role, one that can create and support strong social communities. Last week we hosted a collaborative event with […]
Email etiquette – does it exist?
Hi all, As someone who runs his own business, I pride myself on my levels of efficiency and customer service. That's why I'm often blown backwards by the way some folk handle themselves over email. If a prospective client makes (what I believe to be) a genuine email enquiry about one of my company's qualification […]
An introvert’s attempt at networking showman
If HR professionals are still grappling with defining and delivering employee engagement in their own companies, do they have the emotional intelligence to make networking a valuable exercise when let out to play? I attended the 2016 CIPD Employee Engagement Conference to find out if I can switch from introvert to showman to stand out […]
How freelancers can use social media
One ex-freelancer told me: "If I was ever light on promotion or marketing for one month, I wouldn't notice it at the time, but I would a couple of months later." In crowded marketplaces, how can freelancers make the most of the opportunities that social media provides? There are many opportunities available: Establishing more diverse, bigger networks […]
Stranger than strange Social Media contacts!
Trainers help! On Social Media, do you ever find a new Follower, or clock a new Contact and think: "Why on Earth have they chosen to link up with me?!" Whether it's a balloon-bender from Bolton, or a butler-in-the-buff from Brighton, there are times when the folk who want to be "part of my gang" […]
Has your organisation got social learning to work?
We’ve been experimenting with social learning and have come across a few challenges. I’d love to hear from other organisations; what has worked well and what hasn’t? Also which tools are you using? We’ve been happy with how with how our staff have engaged. But we’ve had lots of conversations with clients who struggle to […]
It’s good to be back – years in the Social Media wilderness!
Hello all, Blimey – it’s good to be back! How things have changed on here! I used to love the Discussion forums and slowly weaned myself off Training Zone when “Any Answers” appeared. Much prefer the banter and posts in this format. Anyhow, while I’ve been away, I’ve been growing my training business. Part of this […]
Sparking Creativity with Icebreakers
“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” ~ George Patton Osho once said that “creativity is the greatest form of rebellion.” Occasionally, you just need to rebel against mediocrity. Creativity is about connecting things that aren’t obviously connected, so an exercise that […]
Technology connects us but is not the connection
The Social Age is about connections: Within networks, through technology, to communities, with each other, over time. It’s about co-created stories: Knowledge built in the moment from multiple sources and filtered through the sense-making groups we belong to. It’s more than just me, more than just you, more that just those people that we know. […]
Social Learning in Practice
Clearly Social Learning is more than just learning using Social Media; so I would appreciate hearing from others about how they make Social Learning work in their organisations. Clearly Social Learning is more than just learning using Social Media; so I would appreciate hearing from others about how they make Social Learning work in their […]
L&D news round-up: 27 Aug
It’s news day. Here are all the best stories from the last week. 8 ways 20-somethings can improve their leadership skills – Business Insider ‘Snobbery’ led to skills shortage crisis, says Lord Baker – The Telegraph Is HR hot property, or just hot air? – CIPD The five deadly sins of leadership – The Sydney Morning Herald Why […]
Collaboration is key to helping elearners go the distance
Following on from his podcast appearance, WebEx CEO Subrah Iyar again highlights the importance of collaboration in L&D. The elearning market continues to flourish with new companies and courses emerging to meet demand for a range of online training programmes, from business and professional skills through to personal development. Such is its ongoing popularity that […]
Using social media at work can boost careers
Do you use social media for development or just for fun? Colin Mudd tells us how to make it constructive. Social media in the workplace is a love-hate relationship. On the one hand, many could argue it has revolutionised recruitment, company image and overall daily life. On the other, it has yet to become accepted […]
How to train staff for social media marketing
You might not need a social media department, if you train staff with a few of the basics. Jon Mowat explains. Companies across the globe are realising the impact their employees have on the company’s social media. Social media training has already become mandatory across a broad range of organisations. Companies like Pepsi, Adidas, Sprint, […]
Blogging With Your Own Voice – 7 Tips
In my last blog I bemoaned the fact that a lot of communication is bland – opinions hidden under a cloak of meekness. In this blog, I want to look at the impact that has on, well, blogs. Blogging gives us the opportunity to let our individual voices be heard. It enables us to let […]
Who said 99% of networking is useless?
Given the importance of networking to the freelancer, Darryl Howes examines the recent debate over its worth and effectiveness in business. Well, Davos 2015 top networker Rich Stromback did. Or rather, he didn’t. What Stromback actually said was “99% of Davos is information or experience you can get elsewhere, on your own timeframe and in a […]
Sift Media: What else do we publish?
No L&D community is an island. In fact, TrainingZone is just one title under the umbrella of our publisher, Sift Media. Beneath are some stories from other titles in the SM portfolio. Organisational charts can help deploy the right employees to the right project at the right time – HRZone Gamification and customer service: How to […]
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