Listen! Not everything’s visual. Use more podcasts!
People should use podcasts more in learning and development. It’s a very easy and accessible way of creating additional content to complement face-to-face learning events. A podcast is just an audio file. You can listen to a podcast online, or, more usually, download it and listen on your phone when commuting or out running or […]
L&D is dead – long live L&D!
Susie Finch reflects on some sobering messages from the recent Learning Technologies conference. I always come away from Learning Technologies buzzing with inspiration. This year was no different, but I also came away a little unsettled and nervous for the industry that I love. Marshall Goldsmith’s excellent keynote spoke to me both personally and professionally […]
Building language skills in 2016
With the New Year under way, now is the time to examine business plans for 2016 and ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to support training and learning & development programs for employees in the coming year. Language Learning Drives Profit Globalization has changed the face of business and workforces have become increasingly diverse. Companies […]
Interview: Learning technologies and how to ensure technological integration
Recently I conducted an interview with Rob Mason, the Chief Technology Officer at Hult International Business School, to explore his thoughts on the importance of relationships between learning professionals and their IT departments. Rob has been in his position at Hult for three years and his role spans all parts of the technology spectrum across Hult and […]
L&D industry insight: Rick Seabrook
We bust a few buzzwords with Rick Seabrook from Neota Logic and talk about the exciting future of AI, machine learning and more. L&D industry insight: Rick Seabrook on machine learning by Trainingzone on Mixcloud We bust a few buzzwords with Rick Seabrook from Neota Logic and talk about the exciting […]
L&D news round-up: 14 Jan
News time! Have a look at these stories from the last week in L&D, leadership and technology. The AI revolution – Will it impact HR? – ITProPortal Four leadership resolutions that will change your business in 2016 – Bangkok Post The Three Measures of Your Leadership Success – Strategy + Business Higher education cuts ‘threaten research and […]
Learning Futures: with Joshua Roberts
Continuing our Learning Futures series, Joshua Roberts from Kallidus tells us how to use game theory in learning initiatives. Have a look here for more about Kallidus Continuing our Learning Futures series, Joshua Roberts from Kallidus tells us how to use game theory in learning initiatives.Have a look here for more about Kallidus
A farewell from the editor
It is with sadness that I announce I’m leaving TrainingZone after five and a half years as editor. I first started at Sift Media seven and a bit years ago in a different part of the business on a maternity cover contract, but after that finished and I spent some time working elsewhere gradually realising […]
L&D news round-up: 7 Jan
News round-up time – sink your teeth into these stories from the last couple of weeks. Top 5 Leadership Predictions That Will Impact Business Evolution In 2016 And Beyond – Forbes Number of young people not in education, employment or training drops – Leicester Mercury A new style of learning is essential to plugging the STEM skills […]
How presentations have a new interactive place in education…
Whilst I could toot the horn of Glisser’s ability to make presentations interactive (http://www.glisser.com/interactive-presentation), which you all know I have done before and I am a massive advocate for the software. I read a rather interesting article detailing some points as to how we can make presentations interactive and use this to support educators and […]
The times are changing… are you ready?
When I started working, typewriters, Tipp-Ex and carbon paper were the norm, internal mail was delivered twice a day by a young man with a trolley full of post, the fax machine was the height of modern technology and you had to wait until you got home to check your answerphone messages. I’m not ancient. […]
A Successful Performance Culture depends on Continuous Feedback
Reviews become meaningful only if managers and employees are willing to discuss openly their strengths and weaknesses on a regular basis. It is observed that most employees open up only when they feel that some ears are ready to hear them. It’s common to observe that the management team is busy firefighting immediate problems and the middle […]
5 Cloud-Based Learning Platforms To Leverage In-House Education
Online learning platforms are a flexible, frame worked solution to ensure that the entire team is getting the training they need, plus has as all the training materials at hand whenever needed. Unlike the traditional workshops or seminars, or static software-based courses, your workforce can attempt learning in their own pace and choose any device […]
4 Efficient Ways to Train Your Staff on a Shoestring Budget
As a business owner, you know how essential highly-skilled employees are to your company. Be that as it may, for many small business owners, finding the funds for training can be difficult. While some companies opt to cut out training altogether, this could end up costing them more in the long run as lack of training can […]
L&D news round-up: 17 Dec
The skills shortage and access to funding is holding back the UK’s entrepreneurs – City AM The #1 Way To Spot Weak Leadership – Forbes What Google Sees In Augmented Reality – Techcrunch 2016 HR Tech Forecast: Data Analytics, Wearables, and More – PC Mag 10 skills that are hard to learn but pay off forever – The Independent The […]
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 […]
The TrainingZone podcast: December 2015
Jamie and Jon round up the year in L&D, and Video Arts CEO Martin Addison drops by to talk about the results of recent survey. Story links: Kids tech skills going backwards, NHS cyber skills training, Poor skills outlook for 2016 Subscribe free Please ensure that you have iTunes installed before subscribing. Jamie and […]
How can a well-rounded cyber skills set keep you safe online?
The threat of being targeted online is unfortunately becoming ever more prevalent, as our digital footprint grows larger both as individuals and organisations. We have to accept that we will never be 100% safe whilst online, but there are many steps we can take to limit our exposure and decrease our vulnerability – starting with ensuring […]
TrainingZone interviews: Kevin Young and Liam Butler
Recently we interviewed Skillsoft’s Kevin Young and Sumtotal’s Liam Butler about the year gone by in L&D How has L&D grown in 2015 – what has shaped the industry over the past year? Kevin Young: The L&D market has continued to evolve and grow in order to keep up with the relentless pace of developments in […]
Getting the most from e-courseware
Neil Georgeson of KnowledgePoint says there are big benefits, but migration needs some thought to get full value. Many training companies are finding themselves at the thin end of the wedge when it comes to supplying courseware for instructor-led training (ILT), especially with the myriad of new delivery formats demanded of ILT in the modern […]
