Removing Obstacles to Success
September 27, 4:17 pm
In my previous post about workplace training and whether we should teach or facilitate, I mentioned that one company’s seasoned employees (those who’d been employed there for several decades) hated going to training – and said so.
After talking with a few employers about this, I concede that it’s probably well within any employer’s right to […]
September 25, 10:54 am
Workplace training should always be beneficial, not a burden. Unfortunately, too many people experience training as a teaching environment; which is listening to someone else talk.
This method certainly has its place, but if you’ll pardon the pun, sticking strictly to this method is “old school.” Workplace training happens best when it engages learners in ways […]
September 17, 2:13 pm
As pointed out in this week’s BUZZ newsletter from ASTD, more schools are turning to online learning. Corporations are, too. And like anything else, the move to online learning involves weighing the pros against the cons.
Here are a few more pros and cons – and a few thoughts for overcoming the cons.
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September 14, 4:49 am
If you look for niche market reports, one great place to shop is Research and Markets, a ‘One-Stop-Shop’ for market research reports and industry newsletters. They recently published a report entitled CEO Benchmarks For Success: Leading CEOs On Setting Goals, Updating Your Leadership Plan, And Maintaining An Edge In The Marketplace.
In this report, the CEO […]
September 13, 3:55 pm
The Scene:
Management Training Class. Sixteen people, consisting of senior management and department heads.
The Situation:
One attendee has been promoted through the ranks and is extremely insecure about being there. He’s an outspoken, middle-age male, who mentioned before class started that he hadn’t sought much training on anything after high school.
The Problem:
He’s the most junior-ranked manager in […]
September 11, 4:37 am
If you’re stepping up to a manager’s position for first time, congratulations! Somebody thinks you have what it takes to make things happen. But allow me to give you some valuable advice. Forget the skills you relied on to be successful in your previous position—except the following:
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August 9, 4:41 am
If you’ve ever been on a team that “gels” you know the power of good teamwork. But can training for teamwork be effective, or does it just happen? In other words, can we hold a training class—or a series of classes—that brings a group of individuals into a dynamic, cohesive unit?
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