Start with the End in Mind
When you begin a training project, you may be thinking about the organization's priorities that are driving the project. You may be thinking about the content you need to cover. You may be thinking about the moving pieces of implementation, or the technology the training will require. You may be thinking about any number of things - and these aren't bad things - but here's one thing I recommend.
What Running and Staff Training Have in Common
I’m not a runner by nature. In fact, I only run because it helps me sleep better. And because I'm not a runner, sometimes I need a little extra motivation to lace up my running shoes. That's why I sign up for one or two 5ks each year. Those races give me something to work toward. And once I have a clear vision and goal for the race, I begin to schedule time for my practice runs and keep my activity levels up.
Three Ways to Incorporate Reflection into Your Training
I knew I had an opportunity in this moment. I could react the way I wanted to react, brushing the statement off…or I could dig deeper to understand what was going on.
Create Virtual Training Your People Won’t Dread Attending
We’ve all been on boring webinars, but that doesn’t have to be our reality. With these tips, we can create truly engaging and effective virtual classroom training.
Three Easy Hacks to Improve Performance Immediately
You want your staff to perform well. You have an amazing mission, and you need a fully functioning, high-performing team to make an impact. But sometimes, our teams just aren’t meeting expectations, and we need a quick and easy hack to get them back on track.
Pinterest Fails + Staff Development
Pinterest fails happen…it’s just a fact of life. But what do Pinterest fails and staff development have in common? Read more to find out.
How a Storyboard Helps You Plan Your Learning Experience
A storyboard gives you the chance to clearly see and communicate your vision for the training. It allows you to make “messy” progress and get early buy-in from project sponsors and subject matter experts.
Why Your Strategic Plan Isn’t Working
You worked hard on your strategic plan. You performed a SWOT analysis. You identified what you wanted your organization to accomplish. So why is it just sitting on a shelf? In this post, learn what to do if your strategic plan isn’t working the way you thought it would.
Three Low Cost Ways to Connect with Your Staff and Improve Productivity
Morale is low. Staff aren’t performing as well as they should. Supervisors are upset. And they want YOU to solve the problem. In this article, find out three low cost ways to connect with your staff.
Six Steps to Determine If Your Staff Need Training
Many times, leaders have an urgent need - or problem - that prompts the request for training.
In this post, we will explore if training is, in fact, the right answer to the problem you’re experiencing.
Use These Three Questions to Create Better Learning Experiences if You Want Better Outcomes
You trained your staff. Yet, here you are responding to the same customer complaints because your staff aren’t serving them the way you need them to.