Unlocking and nurturing your workplace genius
We rely on geniuses for their innovative ideas, to solve complex problems and to inspire and invigorate with fresh perspectives and knowledge. So how can we unlock and support the potential of our geniuses in the workplace?
Share the load with AI to create great training
Training designer Sheridan Webb explores why your role in learning and development is safe if you collaborate with AI rather than compete with it – and how to do it.
Is it weak to focus on strengths? Is it strong to examine weakness?
While coaching practices vary, there is a trend towards developing strengths. But it’s important to balance strengths and weaknesses. Here are some practical considerations to empower individuals to reach their full potential.
Is your LinkedIn profile doing you a disservice?
The L&D industry has a competitive jobs market and having the right knowledge and skills isn’t enough. You must also showcase them. How? With a fully optimised LinkedIn profile that packs a punch. The advice below will help you curate an impactful profile.
Communicating the value of L&D
What is the true value of L&D on performance and how do we measure this impact? Focusing L&D activities on measurable performance improvement is the key.
Why it’s time to ditch the annual appraisal
There are some issues when it comes to traditional performance review systems but that doesn’t mean we can stop reviewing performance. Matt Somers suggests a more continuous process revolving around five central questions.
Rip the band aid off: Have that difficult conversation
Nobody enjoys awkward conversations, but burying your head in the sand could be harming your workplace and your relationships. Here are some ways to navigate those difficult discussions.
Three ways to boost the happiness of your learners (and why it’s important to)
Studies have shown that positive learners retain more information, so how can you start training on an upbeat note?
Cultivating a growth mindset: Essential advice for progressive CLOs
The value of continuous learning and improvement can’t be overstated. In order to foster an organisational culture that values learning and adaptability, adopting a growth mindset can be a transformative first step.
From career paths to talent pathways: How should we respond to the changing face of work?
What does the label of ‘talent’ actually mean? We need to view talent from the perspective that everyone has inherent skills and capabilities and the potential to learn, grow and develop and take a new view of talent development and talent pathways.
Who needs to be involved in the learning experience?
Training one person isn’t going to solve your skills problems. For learning to be effective, you need their manager and peers involved.
Five ways to revolutionise your group training in 2024
Insights practitioner Johnny Craike offers us five tried and tested strategies to demolish training boredom, creating waves of convergent thinking, solving and innovation.
Management, coaching and self-fulfilling prophecies
Matt Somers delves into Douglas McGregor’s theories on human work motivation and management.
Why is mentoring so important for middle management?
Executive coach Yetunde Hofmann explores the value of mentoring the middle management level and how to deliver a targeted development scheme that benefits them and the wider organisation.
TrainingZone’s 2023 most popular reads
As we reach the end of 2023, it is time to take a look at which articles piqued our interest the most this year.
Employee Assessments and Skill Data in the AI Era
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every industry, and corporate learning is no exception. As AI capabilities advance, organizations have an unprecedented opportunity to leverage AI to enhance their learning and development (L&D) strategies. Following part 1 of this series “AI’s True Potential in L&D and the Workplace” this article explores the evolution of assessments and […]
5 Inquiries For Conscious Professionals
In these persistently transformative times, the disruptions around us serve as catalysts for change, reshaping the landscape of possibilities and potential. Amid today’s tumult, we are presented with a daily invitation to re-evaluate and redirect our efforts. More significantly, each moment provides an opportunity to steer our thoughts toward new directions with heightened intention. […]
Back to basics: How to conduct a learning needs analysis in three steps
Before dishing out any training, it’s important to ask yourself whether there is a clear learning need or if something else is going on.
How to make learning and development more inclusive for disabled people
We explore L&D’s role in disability inclusion.
The Conscious Future Of Law Firms
In the dynamic landscape of the legal industry, where advancements in technology, evolving work preferences, and a growing emphasis on wellbeing are reshaping traditional norms, the concept of Conscious Leadership emerges as a guiding light. As we step into the next decade, a profound transformation is poised to unfold, one that will see Conscious […]
