When you're set on a learning scheme, it's crucial to never lump everyone into the same mental boat. If you do, they might be at sea without a paddle. Your workforce's aims will sink without paying due respect for how we each gain (and ....
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You can't always bunch together different learners and expect to yield excellent results. Smart Thinking shows that people acquire new skills in various ways, and with advanced learning platforms you can tailor content to each ....
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English may be regarded as the United Kingdom's 'mother tongue', but there are dozens of other languages spoken across the country. Hundreds of companies employ multilingual speakers in the modern era, several of whom may converse with ....
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Conglomerates have been setting up shop in different countries across the world for decades. But in today's climate, even small businesses don't necessarily operate under one roof. With more global lines of communication available than ever ....
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Our ancestors wouldn't marvel at the training available to us today. It's past that point now. We've reached a stage where they wouldn't even be able to comprehend it. Technological advancements have been so tremendous that modern education ....
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Technology has driven many of the most significant business developments of the 21st century, converting and channelling information into a digital format. This has revolutionised the way in which companies operate, communicate and train up ....
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Corporate learning was - and still is, in many cases - hierarchical in nature. Learners congregate in groups and turn to a sole expert when they need assistance, who monitors the situation like an exam invigilator or classroom teacher. ....
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Knowledge sharing uncovers all kinds of information about staff, from hidden talents to harboured thoughts and feelings about the company. There are many scenarios where pursuing social learning pays dividends , and this training style is ....
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Most corporate e-learning is stagnant, outdated, tired and ineffective. Business owners everywhere are looking for an alternative solution for training up their staff. ....
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Gamification in learning has been around long enough for us to know the pitfalls - and yet many are still not getting it. Here are three things to think about when considering gamifying your learning. ....
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When we hear the word 'moving', we can't help but associate it with a lot of effort. Whether it's moving house, moving office, or moving from one type of workplace training to another, the process of making the switch to something new always ....
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Having discussed the archaic nature of corporate learning and the downsides of its inflexible structure, let's look at how we can bring eLearning together with classroom training and how they can bounce off each other. ....
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Those already using e-learning systems love the fact they can pick and choose learning from topics as and when they need them. The flexibility of knowing exactly where you can lay your hands on a specific bit of information is not only ....
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Compared to corporations, SMEs have different expectations and requirements when it comes to training their staff. Their budgets can be tighter, the learning is usually niche, and the ultimate goals are often, but certainly not always, ....
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If your company is spread over more than one country, or you have different nationalities working in the business, you've probably run into the problem of everyone having to use software that's in English. And yes, it's probably more of an ....
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Sometimes e-learning can be a bit stiff and boring. It may even be, that you are forced by your system to serve your learning in a way that you know is not engaging or effective. ....
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