Learning Management & Talent Development Insights
Latest trends, ideas and reports in the world of talent development, learning management and edtech
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How to Build a Workforce That Lasts Under Pressure
Recently, employees’ lives have been characterized by a lot of uncertainty. It’s understandable why so many employees might feel stressed following the pandemic. Concerns about the economy, money, jobs, the housing market, among other things, continue to put employees under a huge amount of stress. Employees can have trouble thriving in the workplace when their […]
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Why Online Coaching Is So Hot
Online coaching has quickly become one of the hottest markets in the online corporate world. Companies that own certain coaching platforms have hit revenues into the billions, with several preparing to go public. Recent news reports state that other companies just received tens of millions in investment, pointing to backers’ faith in these platforms. Why […]
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Top Learning Delivery Methods for Your Organization
Your course material is vital for employee training. However, the way that this material is delivered is equally as important. Learning methods are delivered in multiple ways. These methods are delivered in training manuals, infographics, podcasts, videos, and several other mediums. Regardless of how you choose to deliver these learning methods, there’s one important element. […]
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Incentive Programs: Ideas For Retaining New Talent
When it comes to top-level talent in the corporate world, the environment can get extremely competitive. Some of the most sought-after free agents make their decisions based on the bonuses and performance-based incentives they receive at any given organization. There are old favorites like giveaways, bonuses, paid vacation, and contests against team members – but […]
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Common Training Problems Faced by Top-Level Managers
Good leaders are critical to the proper functioning of an organization. Without them, things can go downhill pretty quickly. Top-level managers spend a lot of their time measuring, managing, and increasing performance. To be able to do this efficiently and successfully, they need to train and develop their employees. Failure by leaders in primary positions […]
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OJT Success: Building the Support Team You Need
On-the-job training is often seen as an informal process. In truth, it can be, but it does not have to be. In some cases, informal OJT efforts are all that might be needed – introducing a new employee to their daily duties does not require much in the way of formality, for instance. However, that’s […]
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Tips for Boosting Employee Morale in 2021
Employee morale has lowered since past year. Last year was tough, and this year didn’t necessarily start in the positive way that everyone had hoped it would. Even though things are starting to return to normal, you can’t expect employee morale to just miraculously bounce back to what it was before 2020. It’s going to […]
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Exploring the Key Soft Skills Required for OJT Coaches
Soft Skills required for OJT courses have been discussed in this article. On-the-job training provides critical capabilities, but it can be challenging to complete successfully. Success with OJT requires the right combination of support from supervisors, clear training plans, and coaches with the right skills and capabilities. Of those components, coaches are both the most […]
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Structuring Your Formal OJT Program: Tips to Help You Build the Best Program Possible
OJT Program (On-the-job training) has played a vital role in the workplace for a very long time. It remains one of the most common means of upskilling employees, retraining workers, and onboarding new hires. However, informal programs can only offer so much value. Formal OJT programs deliver better value, replicability, and efficiency. However, to see […]
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What You Need to Know about Conducting a Coaching Skills Workshop
Creating a successful on-the-job training program requires the right components. One of the most critical is having skilled coaches in place to handle training. In fact, without the right coaches, your program is likely to fail. The question then is how do you ensure you have skilled coaches in place? Answering that question requires several […]
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OJT Success: Building the Support Team You Need
On-the-job training or OJT is often seen as an informal process. In truth, it can be, but it does not have to be. In some cases, informal OJT efforts are all that might be needed – introducing a new employee to their daily duties does not require much in the way of formality, for instance. […]
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The Most Critical Elements for a Successful OJT Program
On-the-job training, usually abbreviated as OJT, is one of the most important tools in your L&D arsenal. For most human beings, it is how we learn best (hands-on, involved in the process, and led by an experienced instructor). Additionally, there are many benefits to be gained by instituting a successful OJT program within your organization. […]
