Training/Professional Development

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 		eLearning or Distance Learning Disadvantages
Online or distance education is not for every learner. Learners that require highly structured timelines and face to face interaction find eLearning is not a fit.
eLearning or Online Training Advantages
eLearning or online training suits some learners but not all. Online learning requires learners that are highly motivated, goal oriented and disciplined.
Training and Prior Learning Assessment
Prior learning assessment is a method of recognizing skill building from a variety of tasks and experiences. Proving prior learning requires a record of the experience.
How to Be a Good Supervising Manager
Being a good supervising manager requires leadership skills that go beyond being good technically at the work. Good leaders demonstrate strong soft skills.
How to Draw a Company Org Chart
A company org chart is a great tool used to help employees understand reporting relationships. There are standard org chart conventions to use when drawing an org chart.
Training Needs Assessment Techniques
When designing a new training initiative or program it is important to assess the needs of the learners in order to match the goal of the training with learner needs.
Active Training with a Large Group
Adults need learning to be active to keep them engaged and processing. When presenting to a large audience it can be difficult to avoid being a talking head.
Small Group Activities for Classroom Instruction
One fundamental principle of adult education is keeping the learning active and interesting. Incorporating group activities into curriculum engages learners.
Low and No Cost Training Promotion Ideas
Attracting potential students to register for training events requires methods that emphasize the unique aspects of the training and builds community awareness.
Facilitating or Leading a Group Discussion
Facilitating or leading a group discussion is an important way to engage learners in the topic and keep learning active and interesting.
How to Train an Audience With Diverse Needs
Training a group of participants with diverse needs can be a challenge. Embracing skill level diversity creates a learning environment that is dynamic and engaging.
Educating Staff on Preventing Spread of Viruses
Recent scares of H1N1 flu virus infections and deaths are causing employers to introduce or reinforce policies and health prevention measures at the workplace.
Communications and Psychology Jobs and Training
A degree in communications or psychology offers many career path options and can be great foundations for further education.
Choosing to Take a Pay Cut
Choosing between taking a pay cut verses looking for a new job requires careful consideration of the reasons for the cut and future market potential.
Maximizing Small Office Space
Designing office spaces to maximize usable workspace and efficiency is a challenge that can be overcome with careful planning.
Determining Structure of Training Content
Understanding the needs of your audience and translating those needs into content delivery is an important skill of a good training manager.
Realistic Career Expectations
Realistic career expectations can motivate career progression. Lack of experience, reporting relationships and salary history can prevent career advancement.
Improving Stressful Workplaces
Stressful workplaces can lead to absenteeism, health issues and low productivity. Recognize the signs of stress and take action to improve the workplace climate.
Corporate Revenue Building Ideas and Techniques
Building corporate revenues in times of economic restraint isn't easy. Rely on the talent within the company to support corporate growth with innovation.
Office Cleaning and Decluttering
A clean, decluttered and organized office improves time management and productivity. The following plan details the steps to a neat office.
Meeting Icebreaker Exercises
Icebreaker exercises can help to reduce tensions and create a welcoming atmosphere to allow for free flowing discussions.
Organizing a Focus Group
A focus group is often used to gather the perspectives of stakeholders or customers to inform strategic business planning.
Developing a Training Program Framework
A training framework includes the delivery modes, instructional style, delivery style, audience definitions and content structure.
Training Program Design Basics
Designing a training program with careful consideration of the program's framework, content, evaluation and promotional strategy ensures learning objectives are met.
New Training Manager Tips
Completing a competency profile of each role, a training needs assessment and a training audit are important initial strategic projects when tasked with designing a train