Opinion
Cost-effective training: maximising efficiency with microlearning techniques
Matteo Penzo zones in on the many reasons to focus on microlearning as a tool for ensuring application of learning, whilst keeping an eye on the budget In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, organisations face a dual challenge: to equip their workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a dynamic environment, while also optimising their learning and development (L&D) budgets to ensure maximum efficiency and return on investment (ROI). Unlike traditional training programs that require dedicated time…
Aligning talent strategies with business goals
Joe Raymond and Karen Turner look at the importance of who you hire and how someone exits a role A strong leadership team, which typically consists of both executive and managerial roles, forms the backbone of an organisation’s growth and overall value. They are composed of skilled individuals with a wealth of knowledge, a strategic vision, the ability to make sound decisions, effective communication, and mentoring skills. Executive leaders, such as the Chief Executive, Operational and Finance Officer (CEO, COO,…
Communicating virtually across borders
Jose Ucar shares a framework and high level ideas for improving working internationally in our virtual and hybrid times In an era where the world has become more interconnected than ever, effective communication across borders is a crucial skill for leaders guiding their teams towards success. The shift towards virtual work environments requires a re-evaluation of leadership strategies, emphasising the need for a comprehensive approach to remote work. Leaders should serve as role models, demonstrating the resilience required to navigate…
The art of building winning hybrid teams
James Scouller sets out principles from managing teams to ensure that even when you aren’t together, you can still achieve One question clients often ask me is, “How should my approach to building a winning team change when we’ve switched to hybrid working?” It’s clear that hybrid working has been difficult for many team leaders. And it’s true, navigating the shift from physical to virtual or hybrid teams can seem daunting. Yet my answer is always the same: “The seven…
From clarity to accessibility: 5 key tips to help content design
Jayne Davids draws upon her experience in creating hundreds of guides and help documents to distil the essential best practices for creating user-friendly resources People visit a knowledge base or help centre to get answers or information about a product or task. Providing well-designed help content enables customers and internal staff to help themselves and find answers and information quickly and easily. For the business, enabling customers to self-serve can reduce the number of support calls and empowers users to…
A four-step process for having tough conversations with difficult people
James Scouller looks at how to structure those challenging conversations so that everyone wins I’ve found that most managers struggle with what I call “tough conversations” with people they find “difficult” – people who underperform or behave badly and show no signs of changing. Unfortunately, research research by Larson and LaFasto shows that engaging and resolving issues with difficult team members is one of the six things people most want from their team leaders. So instead they avoid them altogether.…
The green leader’s toolkit: carpooling, home offices, and sustainable leadership practices
Luke Smith looks at the impact of leadership on corporate environmental responsibility Companies no longer have the option to put sustainability on the back burner. It’s the responsibility of leadership to ensure their business is operating as ethically and environmentally responsibly as possible. This is a continuous effort — one that you must refine and refresh as employees change, technology advances, regulations update, and climate change persists. Learn how to lead with confidence into the sustainable future your company must…
Is your L&D approach out of fashion? Trends that need to be retired
Wendy Hanson is rethinking learning and development for 2024 and urges us to drop what’s not working In the dynamic landscape of professional development, the traditional approaches to learning and development are undergoing a significant transformation. As we move through 2024, it’s crucial for organisations to re-evaluate and retire outdated practices that no longer serve the evolving needs of employees and businesses. This year, it’s time to finally bid farewell to several long-prevailing L&D trends that can be replaced with…
The show must go on: leveraging 8 performance techniques for dynamic presentations
Karl Green unleashes the power of performance with his approach for mastering presentation skills As someone from a performance background of over a decade, and recently pivoted career from dance and musical theatre to coaching and development, I have witnessed the transformative impact performance skills can offer in life, careers and most importantly when giving presentations. Just like a captivating stage performance, a successful presentation requires more than just the right words—it demands a compelling performance persona, audience connection and…
Lost in translation: the battle for survival in the world of learning solutions
Andy McConville urges those marketing their learning solutions to tone down the complex language Finding a place to market, sell and get repeat business in learning and development is more challenging than ever. A LinkedIn search finds 8,200 potential suppliers of “learning providers”. Change that to “learning solutions” and you can add 2,000 to that list. Okay some of them may be the same companies, but, this is just one way that we can see why L&D practitioners and vendors…
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