The case for and against: is Skype coaching valuable?
There are plenty of contentious issues in HR and the workplace, and we think it’s important to get a balanced discussion going on some of the bigger questions out there. In this series, we’ll be asking HR experts and practitioners to give us opposing viewpoints on a key issue, and we welcome your input too! If […]
Manage tasks using a Training Management Platform
We’ve all been there right? Wishing we had some way to be more organised at work and managed our tasks and workloads a bit better. To-do lists, sticky notes, calendar reminders – too many different systems can be a bit overwhelming and you can end up sticking to none of them and just trying to […]
A Strategy to Move to an Engaged Corporate Culture
The workplace has changed drastically over the last few years. This is partially due to digital disruption, but also because the employer-employee relationship has changed. There are strong parallels between the characteristics of a modern employee and a modern customer; we have been describing employees as “internal customers” for some years now, without really analyzing […]
A language training solution checklist
Once a training need has been identified, the pressure is on to implement a programme that will plug the skills gap, help the business achieve its objectives and deliver within budget. There are many options out there including face to face training, remote study, electronic (e-) learning and a hybrid combination of these methods. Training […]
9 Tips To Make eLearning Courses User-Friendly
There are big benefits to eLearning training coursework. The course is designed one time, it is loaded into your system, and there it rather permanently resides, to be accessed and completed as there is an individual or small group need. This is perhaps the biggest benefit of an eLearning training course. No more need to […]
The battle for digital skills
The digital skills gap is humongous. The demand for digital expertise has exploded over the last few years but the supply is startlingly scarce. Ninety percent of jobs in the UK now require digital skills and an estimated 12.6 million adults lack basic digital acumen. These numbers paint a bleak picture for growth, education and opportunity. What are […]
How AI will improve corporate learning
“Let me know if you have any questions,” is a phrase new employees commonly hear from mentors during the employee onboarding process, but new hire’s questions can be expensive. Managers’ time spent helping new employees learn procedures and basic company routines is time not spent on value-driven projects. For many, the ideal way to learn […]
Adopting disruptive technology in eLearning
What is Disruptive Technology? Look at a typical college classroom today and you’ll see a lot of laptops. Students use them to take notes, access course materials, and compare sources. Of course, they also use them to browse Facebook and shop online. The technology has obvious advantages, but it also shifts attention away from the […]
Selling eLearning Modules
Hello again All. I seem to find myself here a lot recently. But you guys are so helpful! I’ve been looking into the possibility of selling some eLearning modules to create some extra revenue. If i’ve used an “off the shelf” authoring tool, will I end up breaking any copyright laws etc? Does anyone have any […]
17 Books & Resources to Read For The Cissp
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is the most recognized certification in InfoSec (Information Security). It’s practiced by hiring managers, recruiters and HR staff alike. All-in-One Exam Guide, 6th Edition by Shon Harris This is the only CISSP certification exam guide you will need to clear the exam. Everything is covered in the ample amount of detail. It also provides great examples […]
Point of Use Training
I am looking for a device that will allow our workforce to view job aids and other training tools at the point of use. I need it to be mobile and preferably battery operated. My company will not allow us to use traditional tablets so I need something made specifically for manufacturing. We will not […]
How to Conduct Effective Webinar Training Sessions
In order to remain competitive, finding ways to cut costs is key. This impact every area of the organization. Training and development is no different. Flying employees out to attend conferences, seminars, and training sessions creates significant expenses. Worse, it can make valuable human resources unavailable for significant periods of time. One solution that corporate […]
Three tips for improving navigation in e-learning
If you’re like us, you spend hours upon hours designing your e-learning course to make sure it looks great, but do you spend as much time making sure it runs great? While it’s true that everyone prefers a course that is easy on the eyes, it doesn’t do anyone any good if that course is […]
Virtual worlds are teaching better lessons
When virtual reality content is experienced using a VR headset, the outcome is a virtual world. In that world, the possibilities are limited only by the imagination. This approach has given education an opportunity to leapfrog existing teaching practice by providing immersive experiences. The first among these is that VR allows students to be absolutely […]
Training Schedules
Hi Training Community, I'm having a nightmare with a two week training schedule. As you can imagine, if the slightest thing changes in the agenda this has a knock on affect on the entire agenda. Is anyone aware of an automated way of producing long training schedules. I'm thinking there's a system out there whereby you […]
Trends in the training industry
I am always interested to learn about current and upcoming trends in the training industry and to get the most accurate results I would appreciate if any training providers could complete this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/training-industry-survey-2017 The survey provides the chance to win a Discovery Workshop session (or remain anonymous) which looks in detail at your current […]
Whose job is it anyway? How to spearhead digital change in your company
A digital shake-up is sweeping through the workplace, changing decades-old ways of working. This isn’t just an issue isolated to the IT department; digital transformation will change every part of your business. While this is a period of uncertainty for many, it is also a huge opportunity for the HR department. That’s because among others things, enterprises need their […]
Will AI send us hurtling towards ‘learning magnolia?’
At the Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition last week there was much excited talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI). I suspect many of those in attendance have a vague inkling of AI but pretty little else. What really is AI? If you’re not entirely sure, Artificial Intelligence is the ability of computers to ‘learn’ how to do things. This […]
Mindsets, machine learning and the next frontier for L&D tech
It's time for another of our weekly updates on the news, opinion and blogs from across the world of L&D, so make sure you're sitting comfortably! Tell us what you think of the articles we've shared, and let us know what you've enjoyed reading too. Performance – Debunking five growth mindset myths (Jeremy Frith, LinkedIn) […]
How can L&D keep up with constantly changing tech?
Keeping tabs on new technology and media platforms can be a big challenge for Learning and Development departments. Will a training strategy designed for PC users in the office still be applicable to mobile device users in the field? How are the social and technological habits of employees shifting, and can these changes guide us […]
