Spend a little time in the Way Back machine and recall a training session you attended and the amount of content that you retained and more importantly used. According to Matt Bingham, a learning expert states that “cognitive science says that to actually learn something, the brain must build upon existing knowledge, flag it as “important” and reuse the…
Oftentimes, people with experience and expertise are tapped to become trainers without formal delivery and/or facilitation skills training. Another common term is “Subject Matter Expert.” Is this you or someone you know? The good news is that you are knowledgeable and considered a “go to” person for answers. While others may rely on you…
Customized / targeted training to meet a specific knowledge or skill gap is key in the training world today. People don’t have the time nor the energy to listen to “talking heads” droning on and on about pie-in-the-sky content in a webinar or zoom session. One size training does NOT fit all. Employees receive training…
Teams today are often loosely identified as team members on the organization chart, that is if you have one. In today’s environment, isolation, virtual work environment, lack of communication and direction impacts the workforce more than ever before. Does this sound familiar or have you experienced something like this in the past? If the answer…
The number one reason why employees leave relates to lack of growth and development opportunities. Employees are often left to fend for themselves in developing their knowledge and skill which doesn’t always work. Plus – what about the exit of retirees? How are you filling the void with the concern of losing precious intellectual capital…
What do you “DO” with all that CONTENT bombarding your inbox, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, and clogging up your brain? In working with clients over the years in a training environment, this is one issue that I’ve addressed many times. Check out these tips! Problem Good News / Bad News: In the world of learning,…
Let’s Get Started… Do you find yourself stuck in the mud of knowing you need to change and “stinking thinkin” gets in the way and you’re left wondering – How do I move forward? My Journey In August of 2003, I declared myself as an independent contractor with expertise in the field of Talent Development…