19 Sep
A stakeholder analysis is the gathering and subsequent analysis of data to determine whose interests should be taken into account when developing and/or implementing a policy, programme, or project. Project…
08 Aug
In our last blog, Ruth discussed communication plans critical for stakeholder engagement and successful implementations of change. Although many of us working in IT projects are unaware, the plans we…
04 Jul
Stakeholder engagement is the practice of interacting with, and influencing project stakeholders to the overall benefit of the project and its sponsors. The successful completion of a project usually depends…
07 Jun
Achieving successful change is one of the biggest problems that modern organisations face. There is just so much change taking place in organisations – a strategic vision with numerous initiatives…
29 Mar
Over recent weeks we have been discussing Coaching and Mentoring skills which enable the development of people, Communication skills which help us to effectively connect with people and in this…
03 May
In our last blog, Ruth gave you some considerations when working from home to make things easier and become as effective as being office based – something that both of…
02 Feb
A few weeks ago, I tried to explain the difference between Coaching and Mentoring. Consequently, as there are subtle differences, there may also be differences in the questions we ask…
05 Jan
Coaching and mentoring are learning techniques which help people to take charge of their own development, to release their potential and to achieve results which they value and need. There…
01 Mar
When I realised I needed to write about ‘Effective Communication’ in this week’s blog, it occurred to me that I was currently going through a period in my personal sporting…
27 Oct
We know it’s not fashionable to talk about ‘problems’ or ‘challenges’, but if L&D is really going to succeed at effective and intelligent learning measurement then we need to get…
25 Nov
In our last blog on the 4 stages of Competency, Ruth explained the viewpoint of the learner at each stage and the actions the trainer takes to enable the learner…
01 Sep
Having been responsible for the implementation of learning programmes mainly through IT Projects for a variety of companies over the last 20 years, it has amazed me why companies do…
29 Sep
Alicja Kulp and Ruth Hatfield have worked in many IT projects across Europe and Australasia implementing learning solutions for customers who were embarking on a road of change in their…
30 Jun
Why is Change Management so difficult to manage? With today’s changing world especially in the use of technology, we need to get slicker at managing change often imposed on our…
27 Jul
The ADDIE model is a systematic instructional design model consisting of five phases: (1) Analysis, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Implementation, and (5) Evaluation. Each step has an outcome that…
29 Apr
As an Organisational Change Manager it is your responsibility to manage a change, for example business or IT (Information Technology) related. The change is part of the business vision maximising…
01 Apr
Although today is April Fools’ Day it is no joke that we now enjoy flexible working and many employers recognise the benefits and returns of allowing flexible working, entrusting employees…
04 Mar
Super User Networks are becoming more and more critical to businesses for operational efficiency but what are they and why do we need them? In any organisation subject matter expects…
01 Feb
The art of communication is to be heard and to be clearly understood but do we really do this in our everyday lives? In many of the projects I have…
04 Jun
In our previous blog, we discussed the return on investment from the people aspect – efficiency, motivation, satisfaction, productivity, income generation, behavioural and cultural change, shared experiences and performance. Regardless…
26 Nov
The great benefit of coaching is that you are very likely to see quick, positive results as an outcome. This is because coaching is participative and people tend to learn…
05 Jan
Preparing, being a good listener and staying up to date with company structures and changes are just some of the best ways to build professional relationships. When you are dealing…
28 Oct
Time Management is an important aspect of project management. Time is a commodity that we always need more of, but there is never enough of it. If you are responsible…
30 Sep
If you are responsible for teaching adults, here are some best practices to create meaningful and enjoyable online learning events. Simply delivering a traditional course via the internet is not…
11 Nov
Templates Templates are extremely useful for consistency and as a starting point to get you focused on what needs to be done and how. Templates such as those used by…
29 Jul
Good teamwork doesn’t just happen. Conscious effort is needed to help groups of individuals work together as a team. Teams can experience difficulties working together at times, but this is…
02 Jul
Most people in the workplace suffer from a lack of performance feedback and as a result questions remain unanswered. Am I achieving my goals? Am I contributing to the team?…
15 Jun
The goal of the virtual classroom, or online training as it is commonly known, is to provide an experience as close to traditional face to face classroom events as possible. …
25 May
It’s understandable that you might think mentoring and coaching are similar or even the same, but they are not and each plays an important role in the development of people…
13 May
Introduction An Icebreaker or Energiser or Warm up is a useful tool in the trainer’s toolkit. Icebreakers can make you a better trainer because they help your adult participants get…