Individual learning pathways: why the future is learner-centred
Not so long ago, we were told by our careers officers to expect to work in the same job for life, and we usually expected to do that in the same company. Fast-forward a generation, and for today’s A-Level candidates it is unlikely that they will spend their entire careers in one industry, let alone […]
Why Trainers Need to Learn to Flex Content
Do you remember that time when we all went for a meal together? The waiter, a handsome middle-aged man, approached our table and enquired what we’d all like. Doris, you remember her; big hair and a penchant for gin, explained that she was gluten intolerant. Sanjay explained he was vegan, and you and Nia said […]
Diversity and Equality Training
Hi – I have started to design training programs around the Equality, diversity and inclusion topic area and my question for you all is to ask if you feel that this is a topic area that has potential or not or is too niche. Furthermore, what specific topis within this do you feel are potentially […]
The Most Dangerous Coaching Question
The entire self-help industry is based on a simple question: “What do you want?” With this one question, coaches and life transformation gurus conjure up your wildest dreams, innermost desires and best laid plans. And what you don’t realise is that this one question is precisely what prevents you from achieving those dreams. In fact, […]
Recruitment Agencies for Trainers
Does anyone know of any recruitment agencies that specialise in placing/finding jobs for Trainers and/or Freelance Trainers? I'm finding it difficult to locate any.Thanks& Regards, Riti Patel Does anyone know of any recruitment agencies that specialise in placing/finding jobs for Trainers and/or Freelance Trainers? I'm finding it difficult to locate any.Thanks& Regards, Riti Patel
Leadership V Management Training Exercise
Hi, Hope somebody can help me…. Does anyone know of any good exercises to explain / demonstrate the differences between Leadership and Management – group size of 6 – 8 ?? Many Thanks Dean Hi,Hope somebody can help me….Does anyone know of any good exercises to explain / demonstrate the differences between Leadership and Management […]
How audio content can make your training more engaging
For years learning professionals have focused on delivering visual content to make their sessions more memorable for learners, but you could be missing a trick by ignoring the potential of audio. In this article, I’ll provide eight recommendations for enhancing the learning experience through audio. 1. Use sound to boost engagement Branding expert and best-selling […]
How to Create Interactive Online Training Modules
We learn by making hard choices. Every mistake is a lesson, every failure a chance to improve. Scholars recognize this process as experiential learning and define it as learning by doing. Its main medium is experience and its dominating technique is trial and error. We try, we fail, we overcome, and eventually, we succeed. Experiential […]
How to make multilingual training courses relevant for a global workforce
A growing number of companies — mostly multinational giants, but also medium-sized and even smaller ones — are riding the wave of globalisation and expanding overseas. This means that they already employ or consider employing talent across regions and continents. Employing a global workforce may lead a company to a faster growth, improved productivity and […]
Five ways to build confidence in your audience
Training is a two-way interaction, so winning the confidence of the room is crucial for every trainer. How do you build confidence in your learners? Make them feel like they matter and you care – it’s that simple… So many trainers are focused on delivering their content, to the detriment of the learning process. Of […]
CEO Training Priorities For The Rest of 2019
As we move into the second half of the year, it’s fair to say that the pace of change hasn’t let up.And that means that CEOs are still operating largely in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous times. The global economy, continuing technological innovations, and the ever-present threat of competition mean that at any moment, anything […]
Mindfulness for trainers: the practice of resting
In part eight of this content series on how to become a mindful trainer, Kay Buckby, Facilitator at The Mindful Trainer, explains why it’s important for trainers to make time for rest – both physically and mentally. Author Mokokoma Mokhonoana once said, “some people have compassion for even strangers, but not for their own bodies” – […]
First Steps as a Training Manager
Hi all, I'm taking my first steps as a newly appointed Training Manager and would like to hear about your must-do (and must-not!) hints and tips, to help me shape my first few months in role. I have been a Trainer for many years and have been involved in, and led, many training projects from inception through to […]
Why memory is the most important skill to train employees in
Training employees to have better memory skills makes logical and financial sense – after all, why spend money training them in other skills if they won’t be able to remember them? Here are some tips to help improve memory recall. What if you could not only help your employees to improve their performance, but at […]
Reflection after training session
Hi I am running a short Train-the-Trainer session for a particular course and have resposnsibility for the training skills section. I want to introduce the importance of using a short reflection period at the end of sessions. The reasons for doing this off the top of my head are: that as learners we we are […]
Design Better Training with a Marketing Funnel
Marketing or sales funnels are a favourite instrument in any marketer’s arsenal. They help them visualise buying/conversion journeys and create content that strongly aligns with every touchpoint the customer has with their brand. L&D professionals can adopt a similar approach and take a closer look at the students’ lifecycle to create a learning experience that […]
Mindfulness for trainers: the practice of pausing
In part seven of this content series on how to become a mindful trainer, Kay Buckby, Facilitator at The Mindful Trainer, explores the benefits that pausing can bring to our fast-paced lives. “I have so much to accomplish today that I must meditate for two hours instead of one.” Mahatma Gandhi Wise words from a great […]
Holistic learning: engaging the mind in learning
How to create learning experiences that mentally engage learners to generate changes in the brain.
5 Strategies to Promote Your Next Online Workshop
Your online workshops and classes may teach incredibly valuable skills. But does your marketing properly communicates the value you are delivering? If you are struggling to secure high attendance rate for your online events, perhaps it’s time to reconsider your approaches. Below are several marketing strategies worth considering to attract a bigger crowd to your […]
Learning transfer: why we need to see learning as a pathway, not an event
Learning transfer will not happen simply from a one-off training event. It takes a well-designed learning process to overcome the learning application challenge. Below are five key elements that will help L&D professionals create a pathway to success. It has been said that the goal of training is neither training, nor learning. Rather, it is to […]
