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Given the continued advancements in IT innovation, the skills gap is widening rapidly. This places more pressure on organisations, as they need to rethink their workplace strategies. While the concept of the skills gap may be straightforward, there are many nuances regarding its bigger picture. We investigate these nuances and issues, helping you tackle the IT skills gap effectively. Key Factors of the IT Skills Gap Skills gap is somewhat of a trending term, describing a variety of workforce issues. At its most basic level, a skills gap can be defined as the difference between the performance employers want from… Read More

Many traditional training programmes waste resources, time, and money. This is because the millennial generation has adapted a new learning style. Today’s employees and learners have a short attention span and are easily distracted. So, how can we make training more efficient? The Forgetting Curve As far back as 1885, Hermann Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist, developed the “forgetting curve.” Through intense research and study, he proved that information is lost over time when there is no attempt to retrieve it. The brain chooses what information to discard and what information to keep based on a simple algorithm. E.g.: If you… Read More

By Annemie Willemse Recent press releases saw various countries campaigning for research and programmes to be launched on Digital Citizenship. In South Africa, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), together with Google SA, the Film and Publications Board (FPB) and the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services, recently launched Web Rangers a programme aimed to encourage young people to drive safer Internet behaviours. But what is Digital Citizenship? In short, Digital Citizenship may be defined as the guidelines for directing appropriate and responsible behaviour with regards to technology use. Digital Citizenship has nine overarching areas it has to address; these are discussed… Read More

Blended learning is a combination of classroom and online learning. So, how do you create and implement a successful blended learning experience that is interactive, engaging, and effective? Below are a few top tips to help you develop learning courses that seamlessly combine these two learning approaches. Define your Learning Objectives As with all learning strategies, you need to begin by clearly defining the objective and goals of the course. Only then can you begin to design the content of the course. Distinctive objectives work as your guide when you develop your course, and they will inform you whether you… Read More

Let’s be honest – meetings can be boring. How many of you have wanted to fall asleep in the boardroom? It has been estimated that employees spend around 31 hours in meetings that are unproductive. So, how do you ensure a productive meeting? Below are a few top tips to guarantee your meetings are not wasting time. Know the Objective Don’t ever go into your meeting with a vague agenda. Have an end-goal in sight. The best meetings are ones where the goal post is clear. Begin your meeting by saying what it is you hope to achieve by the… Read More

IT Executives are all too familiar with project mismanagement. Even with advanced Project Management Software, projects can go on for longer than planned and cost a lot more than they were budgeted for. No two projects are the same, but projects all experience similar issues. Even the most experienced project managers can find themselves making small, yet significant mistakes when taking on a more complex project. Here, we investigate some common project management mistakes and how to avoid making them: Not setting goals and meeting with the full team from the get-go It is vital for the whole team to… Read More

Finding a job in the IT or technical industry can be overwhelming and challenging, specifically for younger professionals. There is nothing more disheartening than accepting a job only to be disappointed a few months down the line, after realising the job/environment just isn’t the right fit for you and wasn’t what you were expecting. More often than not, young professionals jump right in, accepting the first job that comes their way – hoping that what they heard and experienced in the interview process will be reality throughout employment with the company. This kind of thinking needs to shift or else… Read More