15 Sep
Introduction Using an Ice Breaker or Energiser or Warm up is a useful tool in the trainer’s toolkit and goes a long way to making learning fun. Ice breakers can…
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…
12 Aug
E-Learning design is similar to any face to face course design at the outset. Where it starts to differ is that when the E-Learning course content is developed, you have…
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…
14 Jul
What is a Learning Objective? A Learning Objective is a statement that defines what the participant is expected to learn from the training course, or a session within the course,…
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…
17 Jun
There is always a need for training documentation, be it a How-To or Quick Reference Guide or a full User Guide/Manual. It may be for the end users or for…
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…
12 May
In this blog we look at the Return On Investment (ROI) in Change Management and Training from the people angle not the monetary aspect. The financial benefits of training are…
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…
14 Apr
Introduction Training Skills For Better Performance is one of the courses we offer. Many of you will know this as Train The Trainer (TTT), but as a Trainer, would you…
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…
18 Mar
Change and training are an essential part of a project to implement a new system, be it an application or procedural way of working. Many organisations do not value the…
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…
16 Feb
The phrase ‘presentation skills’ means different things to different people depending on their role. In the context of our role, it relates to the presentation of information in a skilful…
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…
16 Jan
As a trainer employed by a company, I have delivered courses in-house at training centres, and also as a freelancer I have delivered training courses at the client’s venue or…
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…
11 Dec
As adults you have probably forgotten the importance that play took in your learning and development as a young child. However if you have young children now, you are likely…
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…
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…
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…
12 Oct
In our blog last month we covered several of the most popular methods of categorising Learning Styles. There were some useful descriptions of each of the learning styles. How important…
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…
14 Sep
A lot has been written on the subject of Learning Styles. You only have to type in Learning Styles into a Google search and you will see what I mean. …
26 Aug
Change management is a term that is often spoken about. Sometimes it’s a scapegoat for failure: “That initiative failed because we didn’t focus enough on change management.” And it’s often…
12 Aug
Presenting More Visually In this article we look at how to present in a more visually appealing way, which for many readers will imply using more pictures and fewer words…
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…
14 Jul
A trainer is expected to lead the group, facilitate learning and manage difficult delegates. Basic theories of assertiveness will help any trainer to deal with difficult situations effectively; the more…
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?…