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say / they say – our opinion on a current training topic… and a few
words of wisdom
news from ITOL – special report on the Institute’s ever National
Convention which was held in Edinburgh
global report – our monthly round-up of the top training related
stories from around the world
performance management – the second in a series of six articles
providing solutions and ideas for training managers, trainers and
consultants
performance management – how coaching underpins best practice in the
development of individual and organisational performance
marketing skills – are you making the most of the new opportunities
presented by the growth of the internet
coaching&mentoring
– David Clutterbuck on why the use of humour and fun can be so important in
coaching or mentoring
case study – report on a new system for improving effectiveness and
quality of CPD currently being piloted in Aberdeen
training in fashion – where will the next Karl Lagerfelds, Gianni
Versaces or Jean Paul Gaultiers come from… and what training do they need?
eLearning – back to basics… Renée Raper identifies issues that
organisations should consider if they are introducing eLearning initiatives
testing, testing – they often strike fear into the hearts of many who
undertake them, but what exactly are psychometric tests?
5-minute factfile – action learning defined… another concise
explanation of a training topic by Graham O’Connell
no need to dread the F word – business performance will show tangible
improvements if training managers and their operational colleagues better
understand finance
reviewing activity – Roger Greenaway concludes his article about
using old climbing ropes, washing lines or even brightly coloured nylon line
for reviewing
training tips – managing disruptive learners… the second part of
David Gibson’s article offering useful hints and tips
influential thinkers – this month’s subject is Dr Peter Honey, best
known for producing, jointly with Alan Mumford, the Learning Styles
Questionnaire
powerpointers – continuing our series for users of PowerPoint,
probably the world’s most popular presentation program
icebreakers – job mime… another exercise for “warming up”
participants in your training seminar or workshop
backbite – our monthly soapbox where a guest writer takes a sideways
look (and swipe!) at the training profession
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