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TrainingZONE Insider - Issue 60
Wednesday 2 March 2005
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********** THIS WEEK'S TOPICS ***** THIS WEEK'S TOPICS ******
1 Injecting Fun into Compliance Training
2 Selection Criteria for Mentors
3 Survey: Training Trends 2005
4 Review: Outdoor and Experiential Learning
5 How Did I Get Here? Larry Murphy of Centrica
********** THIS WEEK'S TOPICS ***** THIS WEEK'S TOPICS ******

Editor's note
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While many of you agreed with Paul Kearns' contention there is a
need for greater vision in HRD this week, most members pointed
out this issue of leadership extends far beyond the training and
development sector. Some members, like Joe Espana and Alex
MacCaskill, feel that the responsibility lies with those in
training who need to learn to talk business, while others, like
Lucie McDonald, maintain that HRD can have the vision and the
commitment, but it far too often hits a brick wall at board
level.

Which side of the fence do you sit on and what should we expect
from HRD leaders? Read the comments and have your say at:
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/137491

Regards

Claire Savage
Editor, TrainingZONE
mailto:[email protected]

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Any Answers Answered
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Compliance Training
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Find out how Blockbusters and role-plays can make a potentially
dry subject memorable.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/137467

New to Coaching
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Undergoing coaching, taking a course and working with a mentor
are just some of the tips for those new to the world of
coaching.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/137492

Mentors
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How to define the role of a mentor? Read our members pointers on
the key issues to consider when drawing up a mentor's role
description.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/137391

15th March 2005 - 'Making IT Systems and Learning Work Together'
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Are IT systems a must have or a waste of money? Includes case
studies from those who have implemented an LMS, what IT systems
are available and a workshop on why you need an LMS.
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New questions posted on Any Answers include:
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Michelle Roberts needs tips on how to run a course on dealing
with aggressive customers for call centre workers.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/137757

Sharon Rogers is looking for a team building exercise for
truckers.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/137768

Karen Baldwin needs advice on how to set up a buddy scheme.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/137698

Got the answer or want to pose a question of your own? Go to:
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/anyanswers

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Resources
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Selecting and Using Mentors Effectively
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Mentors can powerfully develop individual learning and so
effective selection is essential. Using a questioning checklist
approach this resource covers: selecting and choosing mentors in
groups; learner selection of a mentor; effective mentor
qualities; effective mentee qualities; various mentor skills;
mentoring agreements.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/doc/1737

Browse all of TrainingZONE's resources at:
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/ppv

Community News
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Review: Outdoor and Experiential Learning
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Mike Taylor reviews a book that explores the background,
practicalities and exercises in experiential learning.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/137671/728/608/626

Survey: Training Trends 2005
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Take part in our fifth annual Training Trends survey and in
return you'll receive a copy of the results when they are
published.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/survey

Jobs and Opportunities
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Accounts Software Trainers required by the Sage Group Plc
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Manchester, Reading, and Brent Cross
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NVQ Assessors
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NVQ Assessors needed Nationwide. To view our range of positions
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New Members
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This week TrainingZONE welcomes new members from organisations
including: the Home Office, Sage UK, Royal and Sun Alliance,
Phones 4u, Land Rover, Oldham MBC, Primecare, Severn Trent plc,
Centrica, British Nuclear Group, Emirates Airline and Whitbread.

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