Soft Skills Training is as Important as Ever

Soft Skills Training is as Important as Ever for Employee Success

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, the SLT is increasingly acknowledging what we in the learning and development world have known all along…that technical skills alone are not sufficient for employee success! As such, we totally realise that for most of you reading this article, we’re almost certainly ‘preaching to the converted’. However, it might just…

Training Non-technical Staff to be Cyber Secure

Training Non-Technical Staff to be Cyber Secure

The recent MediSecure cyber-attack is just one more example of the way online criminals are presenting an ever-increasing threat, with a breach in cyber-security potentially resulting in devastating consequences for an organisation and its customers. Whilst reliable, sophisticated IT systems, tools, and strategies are essential to protecting against cyber-attacks, if you ask your IT team…

The Power of Microlearning: Bite-Sized Lessons for Big Impact

The Power of Microlearning: Bite-Sized Lessons for Big Impact

In today’s fast-paced world, where information flows freely and attention spans dwindle, the concept of microlearning has emerged as a potent tool for effective capability development. Microlearning involves delivering content in small, focused segments that learners can consume in short bursts of time, typically ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes. This approach…

How Successful People Stay Calm

Written by: Travis Bradberry, Ph.D. Dr. Travis Bradberry is the award-winning co-author of the #1 bestselling book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, and the cofounder of TalentSmart, the world’s leading provider of emotional intelligence tests and training, serving more than 75% of Fortune 500 companies. His bestselling books have been translated into 25 languages and are available in more…

Free L&D Network Session (Brisbane) – 9-8.30am, Mon 4 Sep 2017 – The Impact of Cultural Maturity on Learning

This session will explore how culture maturity, particularly in relation to how risk and uncertainty is responded to within organisation, influences informal and formal learning. SESSION TITLE: The impact of culture maturity on learning TOPICS COVERED: * The concept of organisational culture on a maturity spectrum. * Fragility and the risk paradox. * Risk, learning and…

How Learning and Development Are Becoming More Agile

By Jon Younger Jon Younger is the founder of the Agile Talent Collaborative, a non-profit research organization, and works with several start-ups in the on-demand staffing space. He is the co-author of several books in talent management and HR, including Agile Talent (HBR Press, 2016). He teaches in the executive education faculties of the University of Michigan…

DEALING WITH CONFRONTATION

Article by: Sally STANLEIGH Sally Stanleigh is a senior partner in Business Improvement Architects and the Chief Operating Officer. Sally manages the operation and develops and implements communications, marketing, and promotion programs. She is also responsible for spearheading and managing the company’s corporate research projects. Sally has a background in marketing and communications and previously…

THE POWER OF LISTENING

By: Sally Stanleigh Sally Stanleigh is a senior partner in Business Improvement Architects and the Chief Operating Officer. Sally manages the operation and develops and implements communications, marketing and promotion programs. She is also responsible for spearheading and managing the company’s corporate research projects. Sally has a background in marketing and communications and previously worked…

LEADERSHIP THAT INSPIRES

Article by: MICHAEL STANLEIGH Michael Stanleigh, CMC, CSP, CSM is the CEO of Business Improvement Architects. He works with leaders and their teams around the world to improve organizational performance by helping them to define their strategic direction, increase leadership performance, create cultures that drive innovation and improve project and quality management. Michael’s experience spans…