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Getting the Seasoned Professional to Engage in Training
Seasoned professionals are often resistant to training. After all, they’re doing the job and doing it well…what could they possibly do to improve? These pros enter the session rolling their eyes at the idea of improving their skills, believing that their experience and specific knowledge will always be enough to get by.…
Virtual Training: How to Find Your Easy Button
Wouldn't it be great if life were like a Staples commercial—where an “Easy” button could create a virtual classroom for registered students on demand?…Throwing the Baby Out with the Bath Water: Should instructor-led training be tossed?
Instructor-led training has been badmouthed, maligned and outright threatened of extinction for a number of years. Not because it is bad at its core, but due to the many problems surrounding it. But, is the criticism warranted? Not really.…Rescuing and Redefining Diversity as a Recruitment and Training Goal
We may have sold diversity short ─ especially as a talent.…Is Your Organization Trained to Deal With a Crisis?
Most people have visions of beef recalls or an oil explosion; when the minute words such as “crisis management” are uttered.…Three Quick Steps to Get More Leaders Coaching for More Impact
In the complimentary article, Three Quick Steps to Get More Leaders Coaching More Often, Alan Fine, Founder and President of InsideOut Development, outlines three simple, yet critical elements for increasing the adoption of internal coaching initiatives and closing the gap between current and desired performance.…Identity Leadership: Developing Self-Awareness in the Corporate World
In the 21st century business world, the people that make a difference are not only those who improve the bottom line. The focus has long been on people that can increase sales, but that is beginning to change. My clients understand that as the world becomes more global and technology brings us closer together, what…Effective Presenting is Key to Successful Training
I remember being invited to present an end-of-the-year campaign for Autism Speaks on behalf of its Dallas chapter in late 2009. The goal was to train current staff and volunteers on how to effectively increase volunteer hours and donations.…Working From Home: Yea or Nay?
Millions of people all around the world are starting their workday and deciding whether to have one more cup of coffee and whether to even get dressed for the day. Many will have a teleconference from their home office or kitchen. But, there will be some days when they will have to get up, get…Ten Must-have Mobile Apps for On-The-Go Business Trainers
Interaction is a must in today’s world of training. So, it makes sense that the use of mobile devices is a natural fit for distributed learning since it accompanies the trainer and the trainee anywhere.…
