Why do we waste so much time procrastinating?
There is no shortage of quotes on procrastination. A quick google search brings up scores of results, quotes from all manner of people from Abraham Lincoln to Mark Twain, from Napoleon to Picasso. “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.” ― Mark Twain Indeed, procrastination has long been […]
False assumptions about managed learning services
In an ever changing and challenging business world, many companies are increasing investment in maintaining and growing their market position and this often means investing in internal Learning and Development (L&D) resources and programmes. This can be enhanced by using a Managed Learning Service (MLS), which is one of the most cost effective and efficient […]
What are soft skills and why do you need them?
Soft skills refer to a range of skills which many people feel are intangible, unmeasurable or “cut and dried”. They are things such as personality traits, communication, personal habits, relationship skills and more. They are perceived to be soft because they find it harder to define, but in my view soft skills are the oil […]
The First 10 Minutes of Your Morning Determines Your Day (and Your Life)
That pesky alarm clock. It always goes off too early; it just can’t be time to get up already. But it is. So we sit up, feeling groggy and still half asleep; we make our way to the kitchen to get the coffee going, and maybe head for the shower or just sit in a […]
Retaining and engaging female talent
Simon Birchall outlines steps HR professionals can take to ensure they provide a positive working environment that engages with female employees. The report published in March by Lord Davies signalled considerable progression when it comes to women securing positions on the FTSE 100 board. The report showed that in four years the number of women who […]
Six signs that your time management is ineffective
Are you taking on too much? Ben Richardson looks at the warning signs of bad time management. I’d be willing to bet that in virtually every office across the UK, there are a number of staff members who are consistently late for whatever they’re meant to be doing throughout the day. We’ve all sat awkwardly in […]
Insight: UK businesses failing to provide staff with the training they need
Latest research from Opinium on behalf of online training specialists Filtered has revealed that universities and schools are thought to be doing a better job of preparing UK employees for the world of work than businesses themselves. In a survey of over 2,000 adults in employment across the UK, only 25% of workers stated they have received training on […]
LT 2014 keynote preview: Brian Solis
A digital analyst, sociologist, and futurist, Brian Solis has studied and influenced the effects of emerging technology on business, marketing, and culture. Ahead of his keynote at this week's event we interviewed him about the future of our relationship with workplace technology. Learning Technologies is an opportunity to share and learn from those defining the […]
Make the right choice in task management
Tasking: Take your choice Allowing demands on our time and dropping everything to react to a situation has consequences. We become victims to other people's demands and task management plans go 'out the window'. Sometimes we do have to react to a situation, particularly if it's for a customer or client. But at other times […]
Forget time management: It’s all about attention management
Productivity ninja Graham Allcott says it's time to manage your attention span not your…look! An albino pigeon! Your attention is a more limited resource than your time. Have you ever got to the end of a day when you’ve still got loads to do, you’re still motivated to do it and you have all the […]
How to value and manage time
In the fast-paced modern world, effective time management is more important than ever before. Liggy Webb shares her expertise. My dad once said to me “slow down if you want to go a bit faster”. These I believe are very wise words and resonate in my mind whenever I find myself beginning to run around […]
Is having too little to do a problem?
While most of us may complain of having too much to do at work, having too little to occupy your time can also be a problem. Heather Townsend explains how to fill your day constructively when the task list is empty. We all want our work life to be enjoyable, interesting, mentally stretching and […]
Everything you need to know about finding your niche: Part 3
In the last part of this mini series on how to develop a profitable niche as a trainer, Heather Townsend looks at how to develop and capitalise on your niche. Firstly, congratulations. The hardest part about niching your training business is actually committing to doing it. So many trainers only half-heartedly commit to their niche, […]
Producing engaging content in a multi-channel world
YouTube is the world’s second most popular search engine. Tablet sales are still going strong. ‘Multimedia’ is a passe term because of its ubiquity. James Lyon wonders whether you’re up to speed… We live in a world dominated by mass media. The average person has access to more media than they could possibly consume. In recent […]
Time management training activities
Does anyone have any ideas, icebreakers and/or exercises for a time management course which I have to run at short notice? I would be very obliged to you! Thank you Thierry Does anyone have any ideas, icebreakers and/or exercises for a time management course which I have to run at short notice? I would be […]
Is your elearning platform out of tune?
Angela James of Worksmart gets technical in the world of elearning platforms. There are a large number of different elearning platforms on the market that all have advantages and disadvantages depending on its application and use. Because of this, learning and development managers often find their system doesn’t always function as well as they would […]
When Learning is the Work: A follow-up by Charles Jennings
In April, Charles Jennings hosted a very successful webinar promoted through TrainingZone, and by way of follow-up he wrote a blogpost addressing issues that came up at the time and after the vent as well. Read on to see how it went. Two weeks ago I ran a webinar under the title ‘When Learning is […]
Subsidy for teenage internships recommended
Employers should be given subsidies to train young apprentices and provide internships to 16 to 19 year-olds so that they can "develop the general skills which the labour market demonstrably values", a report has recommended. The findings were revealed in an independent review commissioned by Education Secretary Michael Gove and undertaken by Alison Wolf, the […]
How not to go bonkers at work: Stress management tips
It seems easier than ever these days to succumb to the pressures of the working environment, so with that in mind Mark Walsh gives us some useful advice. Stress is the biggest killer in the western world, destroys relationships and damages productivity. It’s also just a polite way of talking about misery and suffering […]
Time off for training: How will it affect you?
Christopher Fisher examines the scope and impact of the recently introduced right to request time off for training. On 6 April 2010, new regulations came into force giving employees the right to request time off for training. Currently, the right applies only to businesses with 250 or more employees, but from April 2011, it is […]
