It is obvious that nutrition plays an essential role in our everyday lives. According to the World Health Organisation, proper nutrition can boost brain performance by up to 20%. In order to grasp the importance of a balanced and healthy diet to concentration and work, you have to think of nutrition as medicine for the […]
In her popular series that looks at the trials and tribulations of a trainer, Monica Murphy helps a group of engineers to acquire presentation skills. Giving a presentation is one of the most useful skills anyone can have. The ability to apply it to numerous different situations in both a professional and personal capacity is one of […]
Performance management, and how to achieve as much productivity within a designated time frame is one of the most pressing issues for most businesses and organisatons, whatever your sector of operation or industry. Performance management courses are designed to have a definitive impact on the productivity outputs of your organisation. For managers and leaders they […]
Continuing Professional Development or CPD is the process of continual learning. Professionals undertake CPD to keep up to date with changes in their field, as well as learn new skills, and develop their knowledge or experience. Certain industries and professional bodies require or encourage their members to undertake a certain number of CPD hours every year […]
Which leadership strategies will give you the results you want? Research published in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) may just have the answer. Corporate cultural components The study used a random sample of nearly 4,000 executives. It found that the most effective leaders choose from six distinctive leadership styles. The research investigated how each of the […]
A new report has identified Skills Gap & Financial Support Problems for SMEs finding that many small and medium sized enterprises are facing certain struggles when it comes to boosting productivity and business development due to emerging skill gaps in financial analysis and risk assessment. Skills Gap & Financial Support Problems for SMEs The report, […]
Is return on investment analysis really worth the effort? Donald H Taylor does not think so, and his article cautions fellow trainers and their clients to steer clear of this troublesome issue. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could prove training’s value in money terms? Sure, really wonderful. So why don’t we do it? A […]
Microsoft Powerpoint remains one of the most reliable office tools in relating to presenting information in a way that’s easy for the audience to digest. Although there have been a host of web-based competitors, Powerpoint remains one of the most accessible, flexible and reliable presentation tools on the market. For those in corporate position, and […]
Public speaking can fill even the most seasoned professional with a sense of dread. Even if you don’t need to make regular presentations, there are plenty of situations where good public speaking skills can help you advance your career and create opportunities. Good public speaking skills are important in other areas of your life, as […]
Donald H Taylor takes a hard look at informal learning and asks if it is an opportunity or threat for learning and development professionals. For a while there everyone was talking about informal learning – at conferences, in books and on the internet. But what does informal learning mean? In particular, what does it mean […]