4 Ways to Minimise the Forgetting Curve
Decreasing the forgetting curve should be a key objective for all learning programmes, be that eLearning, mobile learning or classroom based learning. When considering how to create a learning programme that minimises the forgetting curve, you should consider the following points: 1. Preparation before learning With any eLearning, classroom or blended learning programme your learner may […]
How to Boost Employee output by One on One Meeting
First of all, one-on-one communication is generally the most effective way for human beings to share ideas, create workable plans, and clear up any concerns and questions either participant may have. There are, of course, exceptions to this, such as the group conversation/discussion that brings a number of ideas into the realm of possibility. However, […]
How to make the most of business travel
Business travel is something some of us love and some of us hate. This usually depends on our circumstances. When we are young, free and single then business travel is a great way to see the world, meet new people and experience different cultures. On the other hand, if you have a partner and a […]
How to Train A Social Media Intern
According to a recent study, one in every three people in the world use at least one social media platform regularly. Despite that fact that prospects are using social media constantly, only 60% of organizations say they can track social media ROI reliably. Given that social media marketing represents an important channel for businesses to […]
Tailor training with Personal Development Plans
Personal Development Plans (PDPs) have been used in a variety of sectors ranging from retail right through to Sales, being used by C-Suite executives down to junior employees. As every PDP is tailored to each individual, it’s sometimes hard to develop a truly accurate training development scheme that covers every individual’s needs, without the need […]
Training Importance in an Organisation
Training, in Reality, is the basis of successful Management since it makes workers more efficient and effective. 1- Benefits of standardization: The methods of manufacturing are standardized throughout training. All trained workers follow same techniques and techniques of manufacturing and consequently there may be little variation in standards and output made by different workers. By […]
How to Fix Corporate Training Failures
Corporations spend millions upon millions of dollars on training but are often disappointed by the results. And while corporations pour money into training, workers grouse about being forced to waste time sitting in seminars and come away either knowing nothing or forgetting what little they learned a week later. Corporate training failures like these happen […]
4 Secrets of Quality Employee Training
A training program can take many different forms, but that means there are as many roads to failure as there is to success. Some programs are so boring and crammed with information that we lose interest or doze off. Others are engaging and interesting and we feel like we have accomplished something at the training […]
Chairing meetings – what does a strong chair look like?
Let’s be honest – we’ve all been to meetings that have added no value to our day. Surveys on how much time, energy and resentment badly run meetings cost us range from horrifying figures of anywhere between 35-50% of our time. Think of the opportunities lost from having half your working week wasted in unproductive […]
How Language Training Can Benefit Your Business
English will remain the global language of business for at least another generation, but more workers today understand the benefits of learning a global language like Spanish or Mandarin. The Economist estimated that a worker who learns another language can on average expect to earn an extra $68,000 over their lifetimes, and businesses will fight […]
7 Tips For Training Remote Teams
43 percent of working Americans spent some of their paid time working remotely in 2016. This survey of more than 15,000 people shows just how viable telecommuting is for the average American today, offering individuals and businesses alike a more flexible working routine. Remote work enables professionals (both salaried and freelance) to perform their duties […]
Transforming training cynics into model employees
Workplace negativity can spread like wildfire. It only takes one cynic to turn a once proactive team into a dispirited group of individuals. Once that ‘get up and go’ has got up and gone, it can be difficult to restore and this can have a negative impact on the wider business and the bottom line. […]
The Best Guide to Online Track and Field Training
Do you desire to be trained? Are you naturally gifted to get involved with physical strength, agility, and stamina? You might even have a pure desire to participate in a sports contest or game that requires physical skills worry less as you read through you will be guided on the right path. How Can I […]
4 Secrets of Quality Employee Training
A training program can take many different forms, but that means there are as many roads to failure as there is to success. Some programs are so boring and crammed with information that we lose interest or doze off. Others are engaging and interesting and we feel like we have accomplished something at the training […]
5 Reasons Employee Training Fails
Investing heavily in your human capital is vital for the future of your business, yet few company executives find success in their employee training initiatives. Training often produces only lackluster results, or employees show only minimal improvement before slumping back into their old ways. So how can a company ensure its employee training is cost-efficient […]
Beat Those Holiday Blues With Impactful Training
No-one likes going back to work, but have no fear, Autumn is here, and with it comes a great chance for leadership training. But what makes L&D programmes effective? Expedition Organiser James Eynon has some top tips. September is now upon us and that means, alas, the summer is coming to an end. For […]
How To Train Remote Workers Effectively
If you have a remote workforce, you might be tempted to think of them as regular employees who get the perk of doing their tasks from home – but it’s a little bit more complicated than that. Remote workers have different needs from in-office workers, particularly in the realm of training. Countless companies have jumped […]
Train talented introverts to be stellar managers
Last week, Amy Crawford wrote a very insightful article about tailoring learning styles to individual employees. Crawford makes some excellent points, because every employee has their own perspectives and learning styles. The individualized training approach is necessary when you are training introverted employees to become managers. Introverted employees are often overlooked for promotional opportunities, because […]
Qualifications Trainers Should Highlight In CVs
When companies seek to hire corporate trainers, they are usually looking for a combination of soft skills, education, experience, and sometimes certifications. As a trainer interested in upward, career mobility your job is to highlight these qualifications in your CV and during the interview process. Keep reading. The rest of this piece will detail the […]
How To Develop A Responsive eCourse
We love our devices. Especially those that can go with us. They let us read the latest news, conduct research, make purchases, give us directions, and allow us to connect with our friends. In fact, according to a Gartner study, by 2018, over 50% of Internet use will occur on mobile devices, rather than laptops […]
