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Did you know that in the past, 2 or 4 people would have been employed for your job? Today, there is one person doing your job because, theoretically, we have technologies available to us that make our jobs easier and more streamlined. When managing a large amount of assignments and tasks, it is easy to forget something. Since technology is the reason you have a lot more work to do, it is time to use technology to help you through your workload – that is what it is there for! Digital Calendars Work off a single “master” calendar to track… Read More

Managers are highly influential in the workplace, and can play a significant role in increasing employee engagement in corporate learning. If you want your managers to be involved in engaging your employees through the learning process, there are certain principles or best practices you need to follow. Best Practices for Managers to Achieve Employee Engagement in Corporate Learning There has been considerable concern regarding employee engagement in corporate training throughout the years. Companies are continually searching for the best way to increase their employee engagement in the learning process. The best way to do this is to invest time into… Read More

If you want to achieve the best possible results from your employee training, you need to follow a strategic, well thought out training roadmap. A training roadmap ensures that your training course is always guiding learners to the desired training outcome. Through this, you will effectively meet your training objectives. So, what exactly is a training roadmap? Also referred to as a learning path, a training roadmap is a sequence of well-structured learning activities that teach specific topics. Essentially, this is a way to map out training, making the learning process smoother. Developing a training roadmap is different to developing… Read More

How well do you understand and empathise with your learners? Do you know them, really know them? As a Learning and Development or training professional, you have a lot on your shoulders. You need to plan, organise, and implement training, and in this whirlwind, you may place the end-user on the back burner. One of the greatest misconceptions is that you need to spend more time and resources on content creation because this is what ensures better learning results. Of course, content creation is vital, but if you don’t spend time creating a learning engagement strategy, your learners will feel… Read More

If you want your employees to be more efficient, productive, and empathetic on the job, soft skills should be an important part of your online training strategy. The reason soft skills are so important is that they are related to teambuilding, communication, and human interaction, as opposed to hard skills/technical skills that deal with job related talents. For example: knowing how to troubleshoot a technical problem would be a hard skill, while knowing how to “actively listen” would be a soft skill. So, what are the most relevant soft skills for your employees, and how can these skills be incorporated… Read More

Those in the learning and training industry are currently debating the trend of social learning. There are still many questions surrounding its effectiveness. Many are unsure about social learning as there is a lack of data showcasing its impact. In the simplest terms, social learning refers to learning from others. Social learning can be any kind of learning, it is about attaining knowledge and discussing this information with colleagues or friends. This kind of learning is triggered by collaboration, and collaboration in learning always has a positive impact. The phenomenon of social media has drastically altered the way people see… Read More

Marketers, it’s time to polish up your CV! The business environment is rapidly evolving, and jobs that were once deemed “experimental” have now become essential and indispensable. A combination of globalisation and advancements in technology is intensifying the speed at which new tools are becoming available to businesses – and with these new tools, comes new jobs. Futuristic tech and data is what it is all about! Marketers need to understand all these elements of the industry to stay current. We take a look at some of the most in-demand roles in digital marketing and the roles that are to… Read More