Tips for first-time managers
If you have been recently promoted to your first management position, remember that there are many things to learn in the process and you’ll have to make sure that you cut down on the unnecessary mistakes you have made before reaching this position. Apart from this, this post will have some important tips that should […]
How to Write Effective Instructional Materials
Effective educational and instructional materials accomplish the following goals: Educate readers without overwhelming them. Keep trainees engaged. Be easy to read and understand. Be written at the appropriate level for the target audience. Get to the point and be concise. Training and instructional materials include manuals, e-learning content, scripts, and any other content that is […]
Elections and the Gift of Power
In the aftermath of all the recent political excitement, including the meteoric rise of President Macron in France and the recent elections here in the UK, I’ve found myself reflecting on the nature of power and influence, and particularly on a fairy story I wrote some years ago. It was written to support the work […]
7 trends in training that impact your organization
I often talk to training agencies in the field of communication skills development as well as HR managers who involve such agencies. Lately, we can distinguish 7 trends, each with its own influence on both sides of the field. And on the trainee, of course. What are these trends in training? Hot topics: sales, coaching […]
How to Train Your Employees for Better ROI
If there is a key factor you should apply to training your employees for better return on investment (ROI) it’s this: Tap their potential The first step in any employee-training program should be to recognize the skills and experience those employees already have. Then, it’s up to owners and managers to maximize this potential. Do […]
Why everyone loves a #throwback
Everyone loves a throwback Thursday picture. As I’ve been speaking with more and graduates who are looking to join our second recruitment academy, it’s got me thinking of my own graduation day. My sense of pride, of anxiety, my terrible CV and non-existent interview technique. If you find yourself graduating this summer, I want […]
What does the future hold for L&D?
I had a fascinating time at the CIPD learning and development show at Olympia last week. I left with a lot to think about because there were so many great talks and interesting ideas. One talk that resonated with me in particular was by The Open University on ‘Future Trends in Learning’. They listed 6 key trends to […]
Who saw that coming? Effective transition
Last week I began a new chapter in my professional life; making the move from corporate team building with Bluehat Group to interactive learning and development programmes with Expedite Learning. It has been an interesting transition with a variety of new things to learn, not only in terms of the services provided but […]
Laughable lines from learners in training sessions
I’ve been a trainer for the best part of 25 years. I’m STILL amazed by the lines some learners come out with in the training room, thinking me and my colleagues haven’t heard them before. Can you relate to any of these humdingers?! A delegate barges into the training room for the first time, […]
Blended Trainers, You are Cannibals
All over the world people are worrying about the impact that technology will have on employment and existing industries in general. Self-driving cars, robots taking over the production chain, machines taking over manual chores, e-commerce… need I go on? Within each sector, the training world included, technology is disrupting businesses and replacing the workforce at […]
How to deal with participants from hell
There’s a common nightmare amongst those of us who run development workshops. It is guaranteed to rouse us from a deep sleep and transform us into feverish, agitated blobs of jelly. It concerns encounters with ‘participants from hell’! Whether you are a novice to development, or an experienced workshop leader, we can all be scared […]
How To Name Your Business
Many business owners don’t realize just how important the name of their company is. Choosing the right name can make or break the company right from the start. A company that has a great name is more likely to attract more customers and drive more sales. In an ideal world, the perfect company name is […]
Corporate Learning Trends in 2017
Corporate learning has now become one of the main business elements in organizations that want to focus on employee training. Over the years, corporate training has come far from classroom training. However, there still are a few aspects that need to be focused on to make it a universally adoptable and financially viable across geographies. […]
Create Better Landing Pages For Training Programs
The landing page is arguably one of the most important elements in your sales process. Just by entering your landing page, a potential customer has indicated that they are at least a little interested in your training program. However, whether they continue through the funnel and answer your call to action depends on the quality […]
Why presentation training pays off
Winning business is big business, with companies typically reserving significant budgets for the likes of advertising, websites and CRM systems. Often, though, those investments will only get a company’s foot in the door, with the final decision on a contract made by way of a pitch. You’d think, therefore, that companies would invest in their […]
Advance training tips for Business Managers
An employee training is one of the key factors which help you to move forward as a company. Productivity both in work and profits can’t be obtained without proper training and motivation. So why not pump up your employees by giving them gifts at certain point of time to make them realize how important they […]
Dealing With Bias In Employee Training
A lot of hubbub has been made about the effectiveness, or lack thereof, of training employees and managers to deal with unconscious biases in the workforce. There’s good reason for the criticism – studies have found training to be either ineffective or to be followed by worse performance numbers in terms of biases, and many […]
Why accelerated learning increases your L&D ROI
HR departments are always under pressure to reduce costs and reduce returns. How can you get better value for money? Can you really deliver more with less? Using accelerated leaning could be the answer. Advanced training methods based on the latest psychological research Accelerated learning is an advanced training method, designed to speed up and […]
Risk
Please could anyone provide any material to supplement a risk awareness workshop. As this tends to be a dry subject I would like to inject some fun into the sessions. Any ideas would be gratefully recieved. Please could anyone provide any material to supplement a risk awareness workshop. As this tends to be a dry […]
Theft is theft so sack ’em. Right?
Theft is normally written into contracts of employment as a good example of gross misconduct and leading to dismissal from the company. However beware …. things may not be as they seem: http://www.abctrainingsolutions.biz/blog_management_skills_Theft_is_Theft.html Theft is normally written into contracts of employment as a good example of gross misconduct and leading to dismissal from the company. […]
