Do you know these 12 design principles for next generation learning?
What is next generation learning? And why does it have the attention of the board as well as learning professionals? When done well, next generation learning enables organisations to build the transformative skills, mindsets and behaviours that are required, far faster and more cost effectively than ever before. It uses all the resources of the […]
Moving corporate training to the cloud – why & how
Businesses, on an average, spend over 18% of their total training budget on learning technologies, according to a Brandon Hall Group report. This can be attributed to the growing number of digitally native millennials at the workplace, the power and ubiquity of the mobile devices and the need to carry out expansive training operations for […]
5 Reasons to Invest in Language Training
Leaders in global companies will understand that there are challenges in conducting international business when employees don’t speak the languages of current and potential future customers, suppliers and partners. Language can be a barrier to effective communication both inside and outside the company when employees lack language skills—but it doesn’t have to be. There are […]
Directing data security
GDPR! It’s a topic which seems to be on everyone’s lips and yet when a colleague recently attended a business show the organiser was complaining that they could find no-one to deliver a seminar on the subject. Perhaps that’s not so surprising. The General Data Protection Regulations don’t take effect until 25 May 2018 and, […]
Using AI for HR: Lessons from retail and finance
All companies would like to avoid or minimize employee turnover costs. Various evaluations have estimated the cost of a lost employee at about 1.5 to 2 times his annual salary, also counting the money spent on recruiting and education. The shorter the time an employee spends in a company, the higher these costs are since […]
What is a SADEL organisation and why should you transition towards this model?
In part 1 of an 8-part series, organisational behaviourist and learning strategist Kerryn Kohl introduces us to the Self-driven, Agile, Digital, Exponential Learning (SADEL) organisation, and highlights the need for companies to move towards this framework in order to be successful within a fast-moving digital age. Learning is fast becoming a business-critical priority. We can all ‘feel’ […]
How to use people analytics to engage employees
Training can be an effective way to engage employees and reduce attrition at a company. Employees are far more likely to strive to reach success within their organisation when they know that they’re being challenged. But with so many companies offering training programmes, only people analytics helps you be sure that you’re offering your employees […]
#ElevateFinTech says the future of the internet
#ElevateFinTech says the future of the internet lies in blockchain Discussions from “Elevate Toronto” reveal that the city’s future in technology and businesses is very promising. Toronto has a diverse platform for growth. It is strongly driven by communities and collaborations. A tech-centered festival was organized in Toronto between the 12th and 14th of September. […]
HR Tech is Evolving Voice & AI Systems are future
20 years back, self-service applications were a rarity with HR systems set up on premise. However, due to the rise in mobile technology, cloud-based platforms are now available to make the work-life easier for employees as well as managers in a company, small or large. MNCs with a truly diverse global workforce have been […]
Forget millennials! Focus on training the modern learner
There are now five generations in the workforce, from those born in the 1940s to the youngest employees born in the 1990s. In many organisations though, it seem like the millennial generation is taking over. A recent PwC report, Millennials at Work, found that by 2020, millennials – those born between 1980 and 1996 – […]
How to Gain Buy-in for Training Technologies
Agile training organisations like yours will, eventually, face a conundrum: In order to increase course bookings and offerings, do they hire an army of administrators or invest in a training management system? When seeking fast and sustainable growth, training technologies tend to be the answer. These systems are, ultimately, less expensive than inflating the wage […]
Does L&D Need Data Science
Some time ago I wrote some articles here relating to data and L&D. I ended one of those articles with a question which is, does L&D need data science? I intend to answer that question with this post. Without wasting much time, I will say that the answer is yes. Now before you roll your […]
Business development through big data
All the leading brands recognised as world-class companies share one common quality. Design thinking. Modern-day marketing is not just about having the perfect logo or the perfect social campaign, you must form a genuine connection with your customer. Design thinking allows leading brands to engage with their clients psychologically and outmanoeuvre the competition. On the […]
How to meet GDPR requirements?
Have you considered what changes you will make to processing your training company data in line with the upcoming GDPR? Here are a few ideas: https://www.accessplanit.com/blog/training-companies-how-to-ensure-data-processed-ethically-gdpr-requirements I’d love to hear yours! Have you considered what changes you will make to processing your training company data in line with the upcoming GDPR?Here are a few ideas: https://www.accessplanit.com/blog/training-companies-how-to-ensure-data-processed-ethically-gdpr-requirementsI’d love to hear […]
How to design a development programme for managers of remote teams
Some companies have embraced location-independent work and it has become a part of everyday life, without a single reference to “remote” or “virtual”. On the other hand, some organisations have found themselves making a very deliberate and fast transition to “remote work”, “flexible work” or “agile working”, which all involve working with others with whom […]
7 Tips For Training Remote Teams
43 percent of working Americans spent some of their paid time working remotely in 2016. This survey of more than 15,000 people shows just how viable telecommuting is for the average American today, offering individuals and businesses alike a more flexible working routine. Remote work enables professionals (both salaried and freelance) to perform their duties […]
Leadership development challenge: implementing AI in the workplace
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) enters the workplace, business leaders need new skills to rise to the challenges and opportunities presented by this disruptive new technology. Task automation is a key area for AI applications. Roles traditionally thought of as requiring a high level human intellect are now being automated. The legal profession is seeing such […]
Challenging assumptions around VR in learning
At its best Virtual Reality is a tool that can be used to boost learning outcomes with immersive, engaging and unique experiences. At its worst, it can be an expensive distraction, perhaps even a negative experience that can make learners motion sick. In our last article, we discussed how VR in learning isn’t as hard […]
VR in learning isn’t as hard as you think
Microsoft, Apple, Google and Sony are betting big on mixed reality. For many people it’ll be their best shot at visiting The White House, taking part in an action epic or recovering from serious illness. You might think that, between futuristic headsets and incredible camera rigs, there’s no place for VR in a typical business. […]
SEO elements entrepreneurs should already know
Online businesses are great sources of income for entrepreneurs. Besides the fact that the online marketplace has evolved considerably over the past years, people spend countless of hours on their smartphones and tablets. There are many ways to do business on the Internet, including selling personal belongings. For instance, you can do commission-based sales. When […]
