Pros of Collaborative Working for Training Provide
Collaborative working has become a prime necessity for organisations, large or small, which have teams working on various projects – and training is no different. Fostering a collaborative working environment and making use of specific collaboration tools offers several benefits over conventional training methods. Overall, real-time team collaboration can make the process smoother when training […]
New year resolutions for L&D teams
In order to maintain a competitive edge in 2019 and beyond, companies need to invest in staff training to retain talent, but they also must prepare for the challenges of Industry 4.0. With a new year comes new challenges and opportunities. For corporate L&D teams, the year ahead is set to be both an exciting and challenging one […]
Why a learner-centred approach to training never dates
Learning by doing is one of the tenets of the 70:20:10 methodology, and it continues to be one of the most powerful tools when it comes to training new starters. I am often amazed at how Learning & Development practices and experiences haven’t changed much, despite dramatic changes in the workplace. Technology, learner demands and differences […]
Retention, INSPIRATION, Action
In my last blog, I explored Retention and the need, first and foremost for learners to remember the training you give them. This week, I want to explain the importance of Inspiration. We’ve probably all been on courses where the trainer, having perhaps noticed a few nodding heads in the graveyard session after lunch, has […]
How can L&D support project managers with setting and managing expectations?
L&D professionals are often responsible for the learning and development of every role within an organisation. Finding the time to go beyond procedures and understand each department’s challenges can prove difficult, yet this is one area where you can truly add value. In this article, we explore the challenges faced by those working in digital […]
Performance-based surveys: how to collect clues that forecast the impact of training
In a three-part series, L&D data detective Kevin M. Yates explores how to collect facts, evidence and data for learning’s impact on employee performance and organisational goals. Part three shows you how to collect facts and clues that forecast and predict the impact of training. Just like a detective looks for clues that solve mysteries, […]
The importance of cultivating soft skills
The rise of artificial intelligence and its widespread applications have made soft skills such as creativity and emotional intelligence more important than ever. But companies need to personalise training to empower this 21st century workforce. Author of Sapiens and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century Yuval Harari warns us that the kinds of skills we need as […]
How to meet the training demands of remote workers
There is growing evidence that a workforce consisting of remote workers and contractors is here to stay. Managing the learning and development of a workforce that is globally distributed presents a challenge to traditional training practices, so what are the solutions? A remote workforce is by no means more difficult to train if the right approach […]
How to Create Reverberative E-course Content
Striking the right chord with a new group of learners is never easy. Everyone has different backgrounds, qualifications and preferences when it comes to the optimal ways of learning. Course creators, however, face an interesting challenge here: they need to learn how to “speak” to all those different types of learners. Arguably, the most effective […]
How to create a powerful learning strategy
Are you feeling daunted by the prospect of having to write a strategy for 2019? Well, thanks to leading research into the future of learning there is plenty of fantastic data to support your work and hopefully inject a bit of inspiration. I love this time of year, and not just because of the festive season! […]
Systems coaching: how can it enhance your team’s performance?
Usually it’s only those teams that underperform – or who are wholly dysfunctional – that become a target for team development. But the truth is that any team, at every level, can improve. Working in teams is fraught with difficulty because humans are complex, emotional beings. We’re all influenced by the other people in our […]
How Studying IT will Boost Your Career Opportunity
Information Technology is one of the most important and fastest-growing industries in Australia. This constantly changing industry is very diverse, and almost anyone can get in on the action. IT is considered by some to be a niche industry reserved for computer geniuses and math whizzes. This couldn’t be any farther from the truth. In […]
How to prep your apprentice for EPA
Once apprenticeship training ends, learners are tested on their knowledge and skills in the area they have been training. This will demonstrate their ability to do the job they have been training for, and just how well they are able to apply the theory to practical scenarios. This is known as an End Point Assessment, […]
The impact of ai on corporate training
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is all around us, and it’s shaping the modern world in more ways than most people suspect. Many businesses have started to successfully integrate AI solutions into their own work to great results, and the best part is that we’re barely scratching the surface of what’s possible with this technology. Its […]
Why managers need interview skills training
It’s not just candidates that need to prepare for interviews, the management staff that conduct them also need to receive training in order to maintain professional standards. Ensuring a potential employee is interviewed by a well-trained staff member is of the upmost importance in any company’s hiring process. It is vital that the interviewer asks […]
How To Create A Coaching Culture
Every business professional worth their salt understands how important it is to produce a positive company culture that stresses harmony and productivity. Similarly, any business owner who competently runs their own company understands just how imperative proper worker training and coaching is. Nonetheless, far too many businesses are failing when it comes to combining these […]
Forecasting effort: collecting facts about learning’s impact
In a three-part series, L&D data detective Kevin M. Yates explores how to collect facts, evidence and data for learning’s impact on employee performance and organisational goals. Part two looks at how to assess the amount of effort required for obtaining evidence on the impact of any given learning solution. Collecting facts for the impact […]
What Your New Management Training Is Missing
While employees deal with difficult customers from time to time, it’s a wholly different skill from dealing with difficult employs when they get promoted up the ranks to management. Conflict resolution should form part of management training because it is an essential skill in a manager’s toolkit. CPP found that employees in the US spent […]
How to gain control of your inbox
We’re all guilty of checking our emails first thing in the morning and then reacting to notifications throughout the day. But what would happen if we decided to isolate a few hours a day to read and respond to emails? Work is busy and it’s getting busier. Life is busy too. Especially for those of us with […]
What makes a “good” L&D Training Consultant?
I work for an established UK highstreet financial services provider in their L&D department and I’m researching for a potential upskill plan which will develop our training consultants to a minimum “standard level”. Currently, the quality of material, content and delivery can vary across teams, therefore more consistency is required. So, here are my […]
