[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m always a little trepidatious whenever I have to do some elearning. Like most people, I expect, I’m doing it because I have to and not necessarily because I want to. Unfortunately, there is some dreadful elearning out there and it’s almost certainly guaranteed to make my eyelids heavy and I literally have to fight … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Online learning continues to become the preferred option for learning and development professionals worldwide due to the multiple advantages it carries over traditional ‘class-based’ learning. However, the freedom and flexibility provided leaves many people without a done-for-you learning strategy that tells them exactly what concepts need to be mastered and the order in … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Annual performance appraisals are seen as mandatory by many organisations. The information logged is used to validate an employee’s dismissal or promotion, yet according to research carried out by Bersin by Deloitte, traditional performance reviews are seen as outdated and not fit for purpose by many large organisations such as Adobe and Juniper. What are the reasons … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]People are often naturally opposed to change and new ideas until they get used to them. Implementing a new learning management system in the workplace is no different. However, if you present your learning management system in the right way, you can expect high levels of excitement and engagement from your learners. Here are some ideas for … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here are a few advantages that elearning tools can bring to corporate training. I believe these benefits should be considered by learning professionals aiming to implement successful learning strategies in the business. Scalable, efficient and fast Elearning is flexible enough to quickly create and communicate new training materials to all employees throughout the company. … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Well-designed workplace training for teachers – a way to improve teaching and learning It is obvious that a lack of training in the workplace might negatively affect various aspects of any business. When talking about school as a workplace, it always raises concerns about how to provide the best training for those who are … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Every year the non-profit organisation Towards Maturity releases their industry benchmark report on the world of Learning and Development in the UK, and this year’s findings make for some fascinating reading, particularly if you’re looking into updating or upgrading your system. Here are our top 5 findings from the report: 1. The Expectations are … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Implementing a strong training strategy for charities can be a challenge. Although it is important for them to develop their staff and make sure they have the management and interpersonal skills required to do their job, charities rely mostly on donations, and therefore must use their funds carefully and constructively. It is important for … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s the new certification that’s being rolled out to improve care standards, but for many The Care Certificate isn’t just the result of a few reports and reviews, it’s also a chance to help employees grow and learn as professionals. The way that The Care Certificate is constructed – with “Knowledge and Capability” essentially meaning “theory and … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses) first emerged in 2008 but became widely known when Stanford University released their first open-enrolment course in 2012. Since then, MOOCs have become hugely popular and are offered by leading universities from Harvard to Oxford. But as MOOCs take the education world by storm, one question remains – can … Read more