Excellent Warm up Activity for Building Rapport in Action Learning</h1> <article> <h1>Excellent Warm up Activity for Building Rapport in Action Learning</h1> <p>emmafalkner — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:58:45 +0100</p> <p><strong> Rapport between people in an action learning group is essential for its success</strong></p> <p>Why?</p> <p>Most participants need to feel at ease with their fellow group members before presenting a problem, challenge or an issue.</p> <p>It is the role of the action learning facilitator to model good rapport and encourage a group to open up.</p> <p>To encourage rapport I generally start off with the following activity:</p> <p> '6 Things' - Action Learning Warm Up <p>Give all group members a handout which has the following written statements:</p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/emmafalkner/joy-action-learning/excellent-warm-activity-building-rapport-action-learning">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>What is THE question?</h1> <p>PenelopeM — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:05:01 +0100</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">When I was training as a coach, we did this micro coaching session where we were challenged to come up with the ‘killer question’. Am not convinced about the word, but the sentiment and discipline is there: the possibility of listening deeply and being so perceptive, present and plucky, that you could ask a question to serve the other in a significant and transformational way. </span></p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/penelopem/quintessenza-questions-and-quirks/what-question">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Coaching: No longer a reserve for the elite</h1> <p>Jon Kennard — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:59 +0100</p> <p><em>Steve Fiehl argues coaching should now be an option for all members of staff, not just a select few.</em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/topic/coaching/elitism-coaching/174176">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Sustaining employee engagement through gamification</h1> <p>Jon Kennard — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:30:16 +0100</p> <div><em>Video games have changed the way we play; they're now set to change working life as well. If you don't already know what a stronghold games have on contemporary culture, it's time to find out. Here's one measure: video games are now bigger than Hollywood.</em></div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/topic/sustaining-employee-engagement-through-gamification/173384">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>How are you holding your career or business back?</h1> <p>hj_townsend — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:21:10 +0100</p> <p> In my mastermind group yesterday we were talking about the fear of failure. In our discussion we concluded that there is no such thing as the fear of failure.</p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/hjtownsend/joined-networker/how-are-you-holding-your-career-or-business-back">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Sales training: Does your team understand when 'free' works?</h1> <p>Jon Kennard — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:54 +0100</p> <div><em>Some people use the 'F' word way too much. Matt Drought assesses the good and the bad of 'free'.</em></div> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/topic/soft-skills/sales-training-does-your-team-understand-when-free-works/173716">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Learning evaluation: Research methods</h1> <p>Jon Kennard — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:30:13 +0100</p> <div><em>Kenneth Fee and Dr Alasdair Rutherford talk the community through the various research methods of evaluation.</em></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> With so much choice of tools and approaches to the evaluation of learning, the research methods used to gather data can often be overlooked. But if you are to gather robust evidence of the impact of your training you need to both select the right methods and implement them well. </p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/topic/training-cycle/learning-evaluation-research-methods/174480">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>ARE YOUR FEES HURTING YOUR BUSINESS?</h1> <p>Sharon Gaskin — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:53:07 +0100</p> <p>Many freelance trainers tell me that they worry about the whole business of pricing more than anything else and the main fear seems to be that if they are too expensive they won’t get any work. But you also have to take the view that if you are too cheap you won’t have a viable business. A lot of people who are on the other side – Training Managers in corporate – as I once was – will look at what you are charging per day and think ‘It’s alright for some ….’</p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/sharon-gaskin/trainers-training-company-helping-freelance-trainers-create-successful-business-0">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Why we have to rethink critical thinking skills</h1> <p>Emma Sue Prince Unimenta — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:45:55 +0100</p> <p>We’re familiar with critical thinking from our university days. It’s what you are meant to be doing, after all, alongside all the partying and studying. But now, the current harsh economic conditions and competitive environment demand from all of us a rethink of critical thinking, <strong>AND</strong> a trainer who is able to effectively develop and hone these skills in themselves and others. Why is this?</p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/emma-sue-prince-unimenta/emma-sue-prince/we-we-have-rethink-critical-thinking-skills">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Warning! Why you need to be One Step Ahead, not falling behind.</h1> <p>alison@trainingtoachieveuk.com — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:11:08 +0100</p> <p>We may be change management experts when it comes to advising our clients, but let’s take a look a little closer to home. How are we coping with change in our businesses?</p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/alisontrainingtoachieveukcom/how-market-training-leading-edge-resource-trainers-business-succ-6">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>return to work interview training.....not</h1> <p>russlater — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:17:49 +0100</p> <p>Perhaps not seriously but you really have to see this photo and read this story......</p> <p><a href="http://www.thisistrue.com/blog-i_was_not_in_an_accident.html">http://www.thisistrue.com/blog-i_was_not_in_an_accident.html</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Rus Slater</p> <p>PS One of the comments is also a brilliant example of customer service from Avis!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Are business serious about 70:20:10 development?</h1> <p>@bbbannister — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:14:04 +0100</p> <p> <p>Are business serious about 70:20:10 development? Or is it becoming a lazy way of reducing budgets while expecting already over stretched staff to take on increased responsibility for there own learning? </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/bbbannister/changing-people-good/are-business-serious-about-702010-development">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>The Countdown is Over</h1> <p>Aim to Be — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:09:02 +0100</p> <p>I have a dream that one day training events will be more than uninspiring presentations, worthless chit chat and stale sandwiches. I have a dream today! That dream has become a reality. Now in its third year, Training Zone Live 2012 proved once again, to be an exceptional event and is quickly establishing itself as one of the most significant events in the diaries of L&D professionals.</p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/aim-be/aim-be-life-and-business-coaching-blog/countdown-over">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>A ray of sunshine</h1> <p>bchadwi — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:47:51 +0100</p> <p>A couple of weeks ago we had lovely weather. If like me, you tend to be a bit solar powered, you’ll have loved it too. I focused on being outside as much as possible, enjoyed walking the dog, seeing the first blue bells coming out and watching the squirrels jump from tree to tree.</p> <p>If you’ve ever had a dog, you’ll know that dog walking can be one of the most sociable past times – and if you do the same route often enough you’ll bump into familiar faces (dogs and owners) and often stop for a brief chat.</p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/bchadwi/employee-engagement/ray-sunshine">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Great video: Terry Tate, office linebacker</h1> <p>Andrew Gibbons — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:31:28 +0100</p> <p>Have you seen this you tube clip?</p> <p>It's wonderful.</p> <p>I found it looking for more conventional performance management material.</p> <p>Do take a look - it's made for passing around.</p> <p>Hit the link off my website: <a href="http://www.andrewgibbons.co.uk" title="www.andrewgibbons.co.uk">www.andrewgibbons.co.uk</a></p> <p>All the best,</p> <p>Andrew Gibbons</p> </article> <article> <h1>Should we 'nuke' these management practices?</h1> <p>jrice2006 — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:37:19 +0100</p> <p>A recent article in Business Week declared:<a href="http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-05-15/pointless-management-practices-to-nuke" target="_blank"> Pointless Management Practices to Nuke</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/jrice2006/360-degree-feedback-amp-performance-appraisal-insights-bowland-solutions/should-we-n">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>OAP or VIP?</h1> <p>Jon Kennard — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:30:06 +0100</p> <div><em>Simon Drury shares some insights into the continuing need for personal significance, particularly after leaving the usual workplace.</em></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>Why we work</strong></h3> <div>Work is an integral part of our lives. It enables us to establish our credibility in society, demonstrate our skills and capabilities and achieve our goals and aspirations. It affords us the opportunity to express our individuality and our commitment.</p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/topic/leadership/oap-or-vip/174247">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Training software: Technical barriers that trainers face at decision time</h1> <p>David Evans — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:21:37 +0100</p> <p>I’m experiencing it with the Kindle at the moment.</p> <p>I know, at the back of my mind, that it makes perfect sense. More space for essentials in the suitcase, easier to manage on the commute and far more cost effective – so, what’s the problem?</p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/blogs/david-evans/revolutionising-training-world-advanced-technology/training-software-technical-bar">read more</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>e-Learning</h1> <p>tradgirl — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:13:15 +0100</p> <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I create bespoke e-learning using UPK and i'm sourcing potential new software solutions. </p> <p>If there is anyone out there that creates/uses e-learning could you please advise what package you use and roughly how long it takes to create a new piece of e-learning (for IT software & processes).</p> <p> </p> <p>Any information would be gratefully received.</p> <p> </p> <p>Many thanks,</p> <p>Sarah</p> </article> <article> <h1>Making the case for performance coaching</h1> <p>Jon Kennard — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:26 +0100</p> <p><em>Bersin & Associates senior analyst Stacia Sherman Garr demonstrates that organisations that coach deliver improved business and talent results.</em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.trainingzone.co.uk/topic/coaching/case-performance-coaching/174467">read more</a></p> </article> </main></body></html>