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 […]
Learning from puppies: Training is for life not just for Christmas
So many people in training are focused on the training day itself. But just like dogs, training is for life, not just for Christmas.
How the SCARF Model can enhance L&D research and delivery
To ignite curiosity, give your learners’ brains what they need – a SCARF.
Learn to Play and Play to Learn
My brother, who is recovering from a recent operation, visited last week and we took the opportunity to break out one of our favourite childhood board games – Totopoly. A gold star to anyone who is a) old enough and b) geeky enough to know this one! For those who don’t, it’s a classic […]
Tips for Virtual Delivery – Part 2: Engagement
In my previous blog, I provided the first three top tips for effective virtual delivery, which for me are the basics: Choose a system that supports learning. Keep your group small. Keep sessions short. In this blog, I want to provide three more tips that will help you begin to create a learning environment where […]
Have you accounted for accountability in your diversity training?
Accountability underpins meaningful and effective learning around diversity, equity and inclusion.
Tips for Virtual Delivery – Part 1: The Basics
Some believed that virtual delivery was a short term ‘fix’ in response to the unique challenges of the pandemic, and that the old norms would return as soon as it was over. However, the fact that it has allowed many organisations to dramatically reduce costs, whilst eliminating travel and thereby helping the environment, means that virtual […]
A brave new world: Leveraging AI to support mental health
How AI can support mental health in the workplace
