Going back to basics isn’t a sign of failure – it can make a huge difference when you are basically competent but unable to progress; whether that’s in skiing, training design or managing performance.
Old fashioned materials like straw are still relevant today. So don’t dismiss ‘old’ training content too quickly when designing training
How to make training and learning programmes engaging without resorting to gimmicks
It’s always interesting how different people can reach wildly different conclusions based on the same information. This in turn and can to misunderstandings, conflict and distrust. This short exercise looks at how easily that can happen, and allows you to debrief and explore why that happens in a relatively safe way. DOWNLOAD NOW
A wonderful tales explaining how, even when training is GOOD, and even when people are COMMITTED to taking ACTION, there sometimes no effect back in the workplace. Read it and you’ll be nodding your head in agreement. DOWNLOAD NOW
The inaugural Training Design Festival took place on 13th January 2023 to allow VIP members and guests to work together for a full day of creativity and collaboration. And what a day it was! 30 L&D professionals working together for a whole day to learn from each other, share ideas, pick up new tips and…
Designing virtual training courses isn’t always about tech and apps. It’s about finding ways to engage people in learning.
Evaluating training is always very difficult because it’s hard to isolate the effects of training from other things that impact the effectiveness of training and transfer of learning. But we owe it to ourselves and our stakeholders to try. This PRACTICAL guide uses Kirkpatrick’s model and considers what each levels means in reality. DOWNLOAD NOW
there are lots of feedback models out there – all similar, so it’s a matter of finding one that suits you AND your intended audience. A simple model like UHT (Understand, Therefore, However) works well for team supervisors for example. This model has a lot more to it, and VIP member Liz Needham shared it…
A Report by Peter Freeth and presented at the CIPD about why Talent Programmes Fail – plus recommendations to make them more effective. A 31-page report with references and everything. DOWNLOAD NOW
