Have you heard about the concept of the elephant and the rider? It’s my favourite. It’s actually a theory that started out in business psychology, but it’s all about effecting behaviour so it quickly made its way into Learning and Development circles. It’s a metaphor for understanding the relationship between the rational and emotional parts
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A range of research studies published in recent years have shown that most traditional institutions – politicians, businesses, the media, even charities and traditional ‘pillars of the community’ like doctors, are less trusted today than they have been in the past, with politicians suffering most from the decline. But one group seems to be bucking
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Dual meaning words including onboarding, compensation, resignation, delegate, and phrases ‘in a nutshell’ and ‘go the extra mile’ cause most problems Walk into almost any service business in a UK city today and at least half of the people employed do not have English as their first language. Coffee shops are the obvious example, but
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A little story Once upon a time there was an L&D Manager. This manager was happy and a real ‘people person.’ They were in touch with the best companies to design and deliver courses and they always ensured that post course feedback evaluation sheets were completed and the results analysed. Everyone was happy. Then one
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With hundreds of learning management systems (LMS) to choose from, finding the one that’s just right for your organisation can feel like an overwhelming task. A great corporate LMS will not only enable you to deliver corporate training, it will also allow you to scale your training efforts with ease. And to make this possible,
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Many people are frightened of admitting to experiencing mental health issues, especially in the workplace. The reality is that over 1 in 4 of us experience poor mental health, in varying degrees of severity, at some point during our lives. Feeling able to be open about this, admitting that we may be struggling, helps remove
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In my previous role, I was very clear on why I wanted to become a Learning Consultant: I wanted to get nearer to clients’ deployment strategies. That sounds like the most boring reason to do anything and in many ways, it is. But I was sick of living my life like the world’s worst pirate;
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Assertiveness is a crucial personal skill to have in all aspects of your life and if you want to get ahead as a business owner, it is absolutely vital. Can you say no without feeling guilty? Can you comfortably speak your mind and set personal boundaries with others? This is the secret to being assertive,
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We all understand the importance of employees having a growth mindset and engaging in lifelong learning. These are essential habits to foster at a cultural level. What’s interesting is that attitudes among employees, particularly for voluntary learning and building on soft skills, has changed. Having the chance to develop personally and ‘put my talents to
...More InfoPress Release: Keynote speakers to share key perspectives at World of Learning Conference
Four keynote speeches will frame a conference renowned for delivering real-world insights and pragmatic advice to L&D professionals. On 15 and 16 October at Birmingham’s NEC, the World of Learning Conference will deliver a carefully curated programme of presentations and case studies to delegates with senior-level responsibility for the learning and development of their workforces.
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