In the “Diversity Day” episode of The Office, middle-manager Michael Scott (instructed by his company, Dunder Mifflin) organizes a diversity and inclusion training event for his team. “We only have an hour,”...
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Employee development: How to convince managers to train their teams
Good news. After presenting your employee development business case to the board, your proposed L&D budget has finally been approved. With the finances in place and buy-in from senior management, the biggest challenges are...
Why your employees could be your best trainers
Content is usually the first thing that comes to mind when you’re trying to build a successful internal training program. But the person who delivers that training plays a big part, too. You want someone who has...
Digital transformation: How L&D shapes the future of work
Digital transformation is not a new concept. Using tech to optimize the way they work and connect with employees and clients is something most companies have been doing ever since the internet was invented. But since the...
What does the future hold for L&D departments?
When it comes to the way we work, the future is already here. No, this is not an exaggeration: our work environment and the tools we use to collaborate with our coworkers have changed dramatically within the past decade. Remember...
Why and how to offer training certificates to your employees
You may have noticed an upward tick in training certificate badges popping up on friends’ and colleagues’ LinkedIn profiles lately. If so, you’re not alone. Training certificates seem to be enjoying a new surge of...
How to build a successful executive training program
It’s no secret that employee training offers big advantages for your organization. Continued employee development significantly increases satisfaction, productivity, and profitability. Plus, upskilling your high-potential...
How to deliver successful leadership training
“Good leaders are born, not made.” This statement, catchy as it may sound, is simply not accurate. Leadership is not a hair color that one is born with. It’s a skill — and like any other skill, it can be taught and honed...
Building a data-driven learning strategy: What training KPIs you should track
When it comes to your learning strategy, you need to put your money where your data is. You already know that employee training matters — but very often you need to prove exactly where you should invest, in what way, and how...
The importance of training: Why invest in learning & development
Running a successful business is not like riding a bicycle. You can’t expect the engine to “keep going” (aka your team to keep hitting its goals) based solely on momentum. Your company’s success, stability, and growth...