Tips for encouraging learning within your Organisation
During a recent conversation with one of my clients, I was asked what changes I had noticed with regards to how learning is delivered within Organisations. In other words, how valid is the traditional ‘classroom based learning’ approach?
This thought provoking question led me to the following conclusions:
Y Work With the New Generation?
When it came to designing the introductory video for the home page on my website, I will be the first to admit that the last thing that crossed my mind was to hand the project over to a group of first year students at college.
The notion only came up thanks to a chance meeting with a friend in a business park, who was visiting to check in with a group of students he was sponsoring. It turns out the students were successfully running the café we were sat in, as part of an enterprise to give them exposure to ‘the real world’ whilst continuing with their studies.
Tips for Maximising Return on Investment When a Member of Your Team Attends a Workshop
Any experienced facilitators reading this article will be more than familiar with the story of delegates attending workshops without really understanding what it is about, why they have been asked to attend or how they will be expected to apply the learning back in the workplace.
“I’m here with an open mind” or “I have been told that this will be good for my development… apparently” are all too familiar reasons for attending when asked. Be honest, we’ve all said it.
How Can Managers Get the Best out of Their Employees?
A question I am often asked when working with team leaders and managers is how do I get the best out of my team? Before delving into a whole heap of management theory, a useful starting point is to consider the following questions:
What is your understanding of the purpose of management?
Communication Skills: Tips To Improve Your Presentation Skills
Delivering a presentation can be enough to drive fear into even the most rational and positive thinking people, yet it need not be the terrifying ordeal we often make it out to be. Here are some tips that will improve your presentation skills, enabling you to prepare and deliver your presentation with confidence:
5 Steps to Developing Lasting Client Relationships
Whatever stage you are at with a valuable business relationship, there is one constant. Your competitors are all vying for that same relationship. One survey by RainToday.com found that over half of clients are open to switching from their current providers. A key component of consultative selling therefore is not to take these relationships for granted.