Don’t undervalue learning paths in training
If you're involved the corporate world, you are familiar with all the personal development and training required to stay relevant and progress up the ladder. For a long time, corporate training looked like a classroom. It involved books, worksheets, maybe a powerpoint or two, and a teacher or trainer front and center. Many companies are […]
The choice every trainer has to make…
Despite the economic crisis being largely behind us, many trainers are still feeling its impact. New technologies are creating a momentum that offers opportunities for the innovating trainer, while the real expert has to consciously position himself. A non-profiled trainer who keeps doing the same thing, has a problem. Similar agencies are in trouble too, or […]
The Learning Zone and what a horse can teach us…
I can think of no better way to explain what I mean by the Learning Zone than to revisit one of the proudest achievements of my life to date; training a young unhandled horse from scratch and teaching him to be ridden. I wasn’t sure if I could do it. I’d only owned/ridden one horse […]
International training – know your time zones
If you schedule international live online learning you will be familiar with all the nuances of time zones. Because live online training is normally no longer than 90 minutes a mistaken hour can mean the difference between having an audience – or wasting a lot of your colleagues’ time. So it is important to know […]
Training for the trainer via video conference
Hi all, Would any of you know any training providers that offer train the trainer courses purely via video conferencing? Or, do any of you have any first-hand experience of offering it in a video-conferencing format? Hi all,Would any of you know any training providers that offer train the trainer courses purely via video […]
Five things that great teachers believe in
The desire for quick fixes, and the lure of catchy publication titles has in some ways reduced the process of improving learning for L&D professionals to sets of 'top tricks', snake-oil tools, and the latest innovations in secret sauce. It’s how our practice becomes one of fragmented bricolage rather than scalable and sustainable development. Walking […]
Keys to Training New Employees on Security Protocols
Every network is vulnerable to hackers all over the world. Organizations should be concerned with all the threats out there. In fact, a recent report by DataIQ stated that by the end of 2016 over 1 billion data breaches. With the average data breach costing tens of thousands of dollars, it has become imperative for […]
How To Train Your Staff On Cybersecurity
The primary reason why the human race has been able to make startling progress in this new century is because of relentless technological innovation. Today, people take technological miracles for granted. They are not surprised that a smartphone is actually a pocket-sized computer or startled that Uber is planning to tentatively roll out self-driving cars. […]
What’s your opinion?
What are the five "must have" skills for an L&D professional to exhibit in order to:- >maintain credibility with customers/line managers, >build credibility with learners >facilitate learning? You don't have to give five…just your persoanl top ones. Rus What are the five "must have" skills for an L&D professional to exhibit in order to:->maintain credibility […]
Skill or Will is the answer – what’s the question?
The question of staff performance management boils down to 3 simple questions: Knowledge: Do they know what to do? Skill: Do they know how to do it? Will: Do they want to do it? "As a leader you must understand the needs in individuals and how they operate, so that you can work with […]
Tips To Create and Present an Effective Webinar
Webinars are a powerful medium to deliver real-time training remotely to groups of any size and shape. In fact, most companies consider webinar training as the most time and cost-efficient method of delivering professional training. No matter how busy a professional is, incorporating a 20-30 minute webinar into their schedule shouldn’t come as a major […]
The Leadership Material – How leadership skills impact training results
The definition of leadership normally varies largely based on the context within which it is applied and from whose perspective the definition is sought. Leaders will often have a different opinion on how to define leadership when compared to the followers that they lead. Generally, leadership is perceived as the ability to influence a few […]
How To Train a Growing Global & Remote Workforce
The internet has revolutionized the way in which businesses across the globe can source new talent. Thanks to advances in business-based tools and platforms, remote work, or telecommuting, is easier for both companies and workers today. According to a recent study, 37 percent of employees questioned had worked remotely, a significant increase from just 30 […]
What makes great course joining instructions?
What makes course joining instructions great? My thoughts are: The basics: venue, course materials, refreshment information, contact details A breakdown of the course and its objectives Discounts and offers for rebooking When they look professional and leave a lasting impression! My full list is here: https://www.accessplanit.com/blog/how-to-wow-delegates-with-joining-instructions What are your thoughts? What makes course joining instructions great?My […]
So you think you can’t draw?
The first time I saw one of my Dad’s drawings was September last year. We were visiting my brother’s house and my niece was gently encouraging (i.e. pestering) him to draw on her blackboard. He drew a tree and a boat. At that moment I realised I had never seen my Dad draw before. It was quite […]
What do you call “a group of trainers”?!
So, we have "a gaggle of geese", "a bevy of beauties" and "a murder of crows"… What collective noun can you come up with for "a group of trainers"?! Ade. www.develop-meant.com So, we have "a gaggle of geese", "a bevy of beauties" and "a murder of crows"…What collective noun can you come up with for "a group […]
Oh no! I hate role play!
Every now and again, we include role play in some of our training sessions. More often than not, one or two learners will sigh and make it quite clear that they HATE HATE HATE role play! One of my colleagues calls it "skills practice". Nevertheless, however hard we try to "wrap it up" as something […]
Culture and storytelling – learning a key lesson
Robin Hoyle is a writer, trainer and consultant. He is the author of Complete Training: from recruitment to retirement and Informal Learning in Organizations; how to create a continuous learning culture both published by Kogan Page. Robin will be chairing the World of Learning Conference at the NEC on 19th and 20th October, 2016. Sometimes two completely unrelated events spark a […]
Consequences of not effectively tracking your training
At its best, corporate training is a great way to build skills, morale, and loyalty in your workforce and position your organization to achieve its strategic goals. At its worst, corporate training can be a minefield of wasted money and missed opportunity. Every organization has at least one war story about a training initiative that […]
The Learning Strategy Story: Larry’s New Job
This is the second post in the series. Please read the introductory post here. The New Job Brian and Larry were at the Starbucks in London Stratford Westfield Shopping Center. "Congratulations Larry, well done for your new job" Larry smiled back at Brian, "Thanks to you. I never would have got it. You know I […]
