How to successfully manage different personalities
One of the biggest challenges in business is managing people, so understanding how to handle different personality types is an important factor in successfully delivering projects. For a project manager, at their best their team will be collaborative and work together with an understanding of one another’s skill set. At the most challenging, the team will […]
Mindfulness: learning to live in the moment
In part one of this content series on how to become a mindful trainer, Kay Buckby, Facilitator at The Mindful Trainer, explores how beneficial the meditative practice can be for learning and development professionals. I have used mindfulness for 15 years now, and in December 2018 I completed a one year programme to facilitate the eight week […]
Can we learn to be more emotionally intelligent?
Both nature and nurture will have an impact on how well we can manage our emotions, react to the emotions of others and successfully navigate through complex social situations. Some may find this easier than others, but fortunately our level of emotional intelligence does not have to remain static. Few would disagree that the presence […]
Five pitfalls L&D should avoid in 2019
What common mistakes do L&D practitioners need to be wary to avoid this year? Last month I shared tips and approaches for creating a powerful learning strategy. Now that we’re officially in the new year I want to turn this on its head and take a moment to think about common mistakes that L&D need to […]
How To Choose Between Online And On-Site Training
When looking at training opportunities, you may need to decide between the online version compared to on-site training. Both have their benefits over the other, but how would you choose between the two options? Well, allow me to weigh up both sides to make things easier. 1. Do You Work Better Face To Face? First, […]
Successful Small Business Training Starts with You
Well trained employees are essential for any small business to operate successfully. Trained employees have the skills and knowledge they need to handle situations without your constant presence and hand-holding from step to step. They’re also more equipped to deal with customer questions and make fewer mistakes throughout the day. Successfully trained employees take part […]
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 […]
