Byte-Sized Book Review – Jony Ive, The Genius Behind Apple’s Greatest Products By Leander Kahney
Quick Book Review Jony Ive is a product designer who came to the limelight after joining Apple, but his design talent had been apparent well before that, which is what led him to Apple. This books goes into detail about Jony’s rise to design excellence starting with how his father nurtured his design talent […]
Instructors are the new developers
The Rise and fall and rise of online education Online education. You probably have feelings about it. But do you know how to make the most of it? Like an English major full of hope and idealism who comes home to stay for a spell, online education was cute and brimming with potential, in the beginning. […]
How freelancers can use social media
One ex-freelancer told me: "If I was ever light on promotion or marketing for one month, I wouldn't notice it at the time, but I would a couple of months later." In crowded marketplaces, how can freelancers make the most of the opportunities that social media provides? There are many opportunities available: Establishing more diverse, bigger networks […]
Task Analysis Template
Good afternoon, I was wondering whether anyone can help me. Im working on an IT Upgrade project and I need to conduct a Task Analysis asasp. Has anyone got a handy template that they don't mind forwarding to me? I'd be very grateful. Many thanks Julie Good afternoon,I was wondering whether anyone can help me. […]
Is cold calling a vital or redundant activity?
Many regard cold calling as an obselete activity, however as part of a training organisation which offers cold calling training solutions to a range of blue chips and SMEs we are seeing that it continues to be one of the best ways for generating leads. For our clients what has changed is not a fundamental […]
How to Train a Timid Sales Rep
Some sales reps are born with that unmistakable "sales shark" skill. Others require training to overcome their shy or timid personality traits. However, it is the job of sales managers to hire sales reps who exhibit "self-marketing" personalities. It is also important to allow sufficient time for training since shyness and timidity cannot be overcome […]
Stranger than strange Social Media contacts!
Trainers help! On Social Media, do you ever find a new Follower, or clock a new Contact and think: "Why on Earth have they chosen to link up with me?!" Whether it's a balloon-bender from Bolton, or a butler-in-the-buff from Brighton, there are times when the folk who want to be "part of my gang" […]
Do you find learning styles helpful?
I attended a session at Learning Technologies which debunked learning styles – but in practice do you find that learners do respond better to different approaches? Is it more effective to tailor your training to the learner, or to focus more on making sure that the delivery method is best for the content you’re covering? […]
Distribution Training
I have recently been tasked with setting up a training department in a large distribution centre for a blue chip retailer. Has anyone had any experience in this who could help with pointers / tips? I will be creating staff inductions to cover manual handing ect and also operational based SOP’s & risk assessments. I have […]
“Thank you for flying Adrian Airlines!”
An ex-colleague of mine used to say that us trainers are a bit like actors. Regardless of how we’re feeling on the day, we stand at the front and perform! I regularly liken myself to an air steward when I’m delivering a training session. For up to seven hours on this long-haul “flight” I ensure I’m: […]
Learning strategy story – So how do you create a learning strategy?
Larry was meeting up with Brian again, but this time at his office. He had just finished telling Brian how his meeting with the leadership team went and how he was meeting them tomorrow again to get information from them. Brian thought Larry had done well. Now Larry wanted to know how he should go […]
The Learning Strategy Story – What is a learning strategy and why do we need one?
Larry displayed his first slide, “the first goal of our team will be to create a learning strategy for the organisation.” The finance director interrupted with a multiple question, “what is a learning strategy and why do we need one?” Larry confidently moved to the next slide which showed a description of a learning strategy […]
The Learning Strategy Story – Larry meets the leadership team
Larry was at work early the next morning to review his plan. His meeting with the leadership team was at 10.00. He was a bit nervous, but also felt somewhat confidence about his preparation. The importance of planning and preparation was something he had learned from Brian. He vividly remembered Brian’s lecture on why preparation was […]
Sales Training Top Tips
Great sales figures are the lifeblood of every company, but in many cases sales results are not always in line with the company’s objectives. In fact, the 2015 Small Business Survey revealed that only 40 per cent of all the business owners interviewed expected their sales turnover to increase during the next 12 months. Of […]
How to combat the January blues
The third Monday of any January is traditionally known as ‘Blue Monday’, the most depressing day of the year. In 2016 Blue Monday fell on 25 January. This was apparently calculated through a formula of weather, debt since Christmas, the time since failing our New Year resolutions, low motivational levels and no real desire to take action. The […]
Year 11 pupils with no interest in learning about careers
I often work in schools with Careers Advisers observing them in action for their careers qualifications. Some of them choose a Unit on delivering group work sessions to clients. From my experience, careers staff work really hard on the preparation and planning for this module. Group work delivery is usually outside their “comfort zone”. They’re […]
The Learning Strategy Story – Larry thinks ahead
Larry was in the office by 07.30am. He was feeling fresh and ready to think of some possible questions the leadership team might ask as Brian had advised. It took him almost one hour, but at the end of it he had written down six questions with probable answers. The six questions were: What’s the […]
The Learning Strategy Story – Larry’s plan for the leadership team
Hi Brian, did you see my presentation?” “Off course Larry that’s why I’m calling you,” he said laughing. “I think its good, you’ve got four slides which go straight to the point. But have you thought of possible questions they might ask you?” “Like what?” Asked Larry. “Like what is the benefit of having a […]
It’s good to be back – years in the Social Media wilderness!
Hello all, Blimey – it’s good to be back! How things have changed on here! I used to love the Discussion forums and slowly weaned myself off Training Zone when “Any Answers” appeared. Much prefer the banter and posts in this format. Anyhow, while I’ve been away, I’ve been growing my training business. Part of this […]
New year training resolutions
Paul Russell talks us through setting and achieving our 2016 training resolutions. January, a time to alter and change, emerging sylph-like from the withered chrysalis of the year before, past mistakes obliterated by the glittering vision that is the new and improved you. Appealing isn’t it? The fresh, blank script that the new year offers […]
