L&D industry insight: Subrah Iyar
Recently we spoke to ex-founder of WebEx, co-founder of Moxtra and entrepreneur Subrah Iyar about user-centred learning, tablets, apps, AI and more. L&D industry insight: Subrah Iyar on user-centred learning by Trainingzone on Mixcloud Recently we spoke to ex-founder of WebEx, co-founder of Moxtra and entrepreneur Subrah Iyar about user-centred learning, tablets, apps, AI and […]
Insight: Rise of the machines causing skills shortages
The advance of robotics and 3D printing is boosting the demand for highly-skilled, IT literate workers in the UK’s advanced manufacturing sector, according to a new study by the government’s skills experts the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. The global advanced manufacturing market is predicted to double in size to £750bn by 2020, largely […]
Four useful ideas to make elearning more effective
Want to be a successful elearning teacher? Read on to find out some useful tips from Kamy Anderson to make the most out of your teaching experience. When planning to become an elearning teacher, make sure to design every course based on two main ideas: first, the course description, and second, the teaching methods of […]
Digital technology and its power to transform L&D
At present there is some ambiguity surrounding digital learning. In this article Rob May explains some of the barriers to adoption and demonstrates how these can be overcome to help transform the learning landscape. New elearning technology has the potential to engage millions more learners across the world and completely revolutionise the training landscape, as […]
How technology can boost classroom collaboration
Classroom or online? Maybe you want your training to be both. Here’s Jan Willem-Brands. The classroom is no longer an environment with a one-way flow of information; instead collaboration has become the norm and today’s classrooms are embracing technology like never before. The education sector has evolved with the influence of technology, which has brought convenience […]
The Big Data revolution: Middle managers need to adapt
Mike Straw discusses the threat that Big Data poses to middle management. A recent Gartner survey reported that 73% of organisations have invested or plan to invest in Big Data in the next two years. This news coincides with a recent Wall Street Journal article which has suggested that businesses are opting to use data […]
Delivering an L&D strategy fit for a VUCA world
It’s benchmark time again. Towards Maturity’s Laura Overton gives us some evidence-based insight into how to navigate L&D through these uncertain times. Today’s business landscape is very different from the one we had 10-15 years ago. It’s what is called a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world. In all likelihood, there will be many more […]
LIVE COVERAGE: EdTech Europe 2015
Two in a week! Check out our live coverage of the third annual EdTech Europe, taking place tomorrow (Thursday 18 June) at Kings Place in London. Live Blog EdTech Europe 2015 Two in a week! Check out our live coverage of the third annual EdTech Europe, taking place tomorrow (Thursday 18 June) at Kings Place […]
LIVE COVERAGE: Learning Technologies Summer Forum 2015
Are you attending Tuesday’s event? If not have a look at our coverage here. All the tweets from the best L&D event of the summer right here on TrainingZone. Live Blog Learning Technologies Summer forum 2015 Are you attending Tuesday’s event? If not have a look at our coverage here. All the tweets from the […]
How to run a great webinar
Donald H Taylor gets interviewed for GivebackUK and gives the community four tips on how to run a great webinar. Find out more about GivebackUK here Donald H Taylor gets interviewed for GivebackUK and gives the community four tips on how to run a great webinar.Find out more about GivebackUK here
Insight: How does your talent management software compare?
Tuesday 21 April saw the launch of Fosway Group’s updated 9-Grid for talent management systems. From the official press release: “The new 9-Grid™ illustrates the progress of key providers in the European market in the last 12 months, including some new additions. The model helps buyers understand which solutions are best for their requirements, based […]
The challenges of mobile learning in corporate training
Mobile learning isn’t the cakewalk you think it is. John O’ Brien highlights a few sticking points and what you can do about them. Mobile learning and BYOD were undoubtedly two of the big buzzwords of 2014. But despite the benefits we keep hearing about and the fact that many organisations have deployed mobile learning […]
The importance of HR analytics
Using and understanding HR analytics can be vital in moving a business forward. Thomas Watson explains why it’s important and how you can use it in your company. The largest expense for a company is often its payroll How we recruit, train and retain our talent has a major impact on how our businesses perform. But […]
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 […]
How the world of training can develop online
Nicole Plinston takes a look at the sales industry and the impact of the world of sales moving online. As we have seen in recent years, the way that businesses adapt to the internet is the biggest challenge in the 21st century. We can now buy cars online, get a degree from a university in another […]
A look at technology and training pt2
Stephen Walker concludes his feature on how technology changes have impacted the training market. 'Learning to teach' skills Imparting knowledge to another is not something many experts find natural. Teaching, training is a special skill in itself. Standing up and doing it is not usually going to work. The technology allows anyone to stand up […]
Four secrets of successfully outsourcing L&D
Can’t build your learning strategy in-house? Follow Danny Roberts’s outsourcing tips. Although there is plenty of evidence that implementing learning and development initiatives benefits companies, the fact remains that many companies lack the infrastructure and general knowledge needed when it comes to actually producing a workable, measurable plan. If this is the case within your company, […]
L&D news round-up: 12 March
News time again – we got leadership, IT skills, tech and, um, Terminator-related stories. Enjoy. NHS England’s Tim Kelsey says unions can help develop digital skills of health professionals – Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 9 Lesser Known Leadership Quotes That Inspire – Forbes Apple Watch: Three reasons new device ‘could be a game changer’ – The Independent Give pupils […]
A look at technology and training
Stephen Walker looks at the impact of technology on our training products and how the market has changed as a result. We get terribly excited by the latest 'i' this, that or other, but what has really changed? Is that the only technology we should be keeping an eye on in our training businesses? In 100 […]
Introducing: Coursecheck
“It’s like TripAdvisor for training courses,” says CEO Chris Wigglesworth. Here’s a short video from this year’s Learning Technologies event. For more info, have a look at their site here “It’s like TripAdvisor for training courses,” says CEO Chris Wigglesworth. Here’s a short video from this year’s Learning Technologies event.For more info, have a look […]