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Why are soft skills so hard?
We're delighted to share a blog by guest writer and trainer, David White.
Read moreOur L&D predictions for 2022: The light at the end of the tunnel
Effective workplace learning should be proactive and lead from the front, this means L&D professionals always need to stay ahead of the game by knowing what’s coming next. This is why, for the ...
6 tips effective facilitators & chairs follow for productive meetings
A successful meeting should be a positive experience, a joining of minds, an opportunity for group discussions and ultimately a helpful and productive time together. The last thing you want is for ...
The benefits of blended learning and how to develop the right mix
Traditionally, the only real option for workplace learning was to do it in person. As technology improved, things began to shift towards e-learning, virtual classrooms, gamification and online ...
Empowering a culture of constant learning: Developing a growth mindset
In school, children are graded, and classes sometimes separated, based on overall attainment. From our very first day in the classroom, exam questions tend to come down to a binary ‘right’ or ...
Generate ideas and develop strategy: Tips for effective brainstorming
Brainstorming is a simple process for quickly generating a lot of new ideas. Whether individually or with a group, you note down every idea that comes to you – evaluating and analysing them later. By ...
Make an impact with your presentations: how to perfect your style
When giving a presentation, whether aiming to inform, influence or inspire, you want your audience to stay focused and take everything in. Many people assume this requires a lot of natural charisma ...
The 7 questions to improve your decision making and critical thinking
‘It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.’ – Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Powering up your body language: 6 ways to project confidence
People often joke about how bad Superman’s disguise is. Surely people would see past Clark Kent’s glasses and recognise he’s the famous superhero? There’s a scene in the 1978 ‘Superman’ movie that ...
Virtual Onboarding: How to give your remote workers the best start
Starting a new job is a landmark moment. There’s always a lot to discover over your first few days, whether it’s your first job and you’re learning the dos and don’ts of being in a workplace, or ...