The L&D landscape is being transformed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Internet of Things, cloud networks or cyber physical systems are taking over the workplace, as the knowledge economy con...
Subject-matter experts (SMEs) are individuals with a deep understanding of a process, a technology or a part of the business. They are an indispensable asset for companies, as they can find creative s...
Any company interested in surviving the turbulent waters of the modern marketplace must always be learning. Stagnant methods, training, and information become dated as quickly as a weather forecast. T...
“A single conversation with a wise man is worth a month’s study of books”, says a wise Chinese Proverb. Take it with a grain of salt, though. Avid readers like Bill Gates will most likely tell you tha...
No matter what industry you’re in, and no matter what size your company is, all companies can benefit from using technology to create a positive culture of learning, and facilitate important additiona...
If you’re looking to implement new technology in your business and do away with the old, ineffective systems, you’ll need to do more than simply slap a new software on your employees’ computers. Real ...
Competency-based learning is an excellent approach for companies that want to bridge the skills gap and have the best talent for each role. It also powers career development and provides employees wit...
Visionary leaders with the right people skills are essential for employee satisfaction, a healthy work environment and the overall performance of any company. Training, mentoring and coaching the lead...
The role of the trainer has changed significantly over the last few decades; our corporate landscape demands employees who not only can do their jobs, but also that they are well equipped to contribut...
Virtual training is a wonderful career option for digital nomads, who prefer to work while traveling and getting to know what the world has to offer. If you consider training as a career option, but y...
Generations come and go, each with their values and lifestyles that shape markets, companies, and schools. Studies have identified four cohorts, each with their own sets of professional and personal v...
A version of this post was origially published on January 22, 2018 in HR News. Being a small or medium-sized business can make it difficult to train employees to the level of efficiency that bigger, m...
Online training gives access to a truly global market, in which potential trainees from different countries, language backgrounds and ethnicities can interact and learn from one another. While linguis...
Artificial Intelligence is one of the most important things humanity is working on. It is more profound than electricity or fire. These are the words of Google CEO Sundar Pichai, speaking at an event ...
When I first came across this concept of ‘invisible team’, I instantly thought of the instance in Lord of the Rings when Aragorn has to go into battle with an immense army of ghosts. He does so wonder...
As an internal corporate trainer and learning consultant I have often been faced with the challenge of coming up with a training session or workshop meant to "make people happier about their jobs". Th...
