training

In today’s competitive market, providing learning and training development programmes is a must for any organisation. Your employees need to have the right skills to meet the challenges of evolving industries. In this article, we’re sharing the secrets of how to create an effective employee training programme. Why consider training and development programs? A training…

Not an argument against all training, but a reminder to design with performance in mind because, sometimes, there are easier ways to overcome that challenge Quick addition to my original post: I’ve had several requests from people wanting to reprint this cartoon in newsletters/ publications. Im happy for you to do so but please take the following three…

I can’t speak for everyone, but I will say, there are plenty of us, on both sides of the aisle, who went to bed, thinking one way, and awakened thinking either the same way or not.  We all are going to have to be patient, which in this day and age, is something of a…

arun I'm a Learning & Performance Geek with a passion for helping to empower people and solve challenging problems.I've created an app called Learn2Learn to help people future-proof themselves with the super-skill of learning.In my day job at DeakinCo, I use design thinking to take the lead creative role delivering 70:20:10 performance solutions for some…

Measuring training effectiveness is a critical aspect of any organisation’s learning and development initiatives. Training programs play a vital role in enhancing employee skills, improving productivity, and achieving organisational goals. However, without proper evaluation, it’s challenging to determine whether the training efforts are yielding the desired outcomes. In this article, we will explore various approaches…

Upskilling. Re-Skilling. Skils Development.  It sounds good. Heck, who wouldn’t want to receive learning/training on skill improvement OR on learning a new skill based on their interests OR the possibility of leadership development or a job role tied to a set of specific skills. Go to nearly any learning system on the market who offers…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Training for Double Dutch at the Apollo” by James ThomasFor young people in New York City who participate in competitive double Dutch — a rope-jumping sport — the annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic at the Apollo Theater is an important event. Double Dutch is played with a pair of jump ropes that…

The disruptors are not just LMS providers; they encompass a range of other learning systems. Three knowledge management platforms, not your typical LMS or two, and even an LXP. How did I go about finding these disruptors? What do I see as a disruptor versus one that isn’t? Why does Dairy Queen refuse to offer…

IIn October 2024, I identified what I saw/believed would be the trends to watch in 2025. However, while the year has not yet been completed, I looked into the crystals I found on the ground. You are here, I surmise, to find out what those latest trends are, and here they come, just like the…

The data shows that employees – perhaps your own employees are really concerned about AI replacing them. This isn’t from one source, or just one well-known entity espousing their study results, rather it is appearing in multiple studies, and not with just a few employees – but looking at it globally, with thousands of employees…