L&D Quote: Benjamin Franklin

L&D Quote: Benjamin Franklin

Here’s this week’s L&D quote, this one from Benjamin Franklin. We hope it resonates with our learning and development readers and, perhaps, offer some capability development inspiration and motivation to share with the workforce! Who is Benjamin Franklin?Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790) was the governor of Pennsylvania, the first United States ambassador to France and…

Strategies for Effective Onboarding

Strategies for Effective Onboarding and New Hire Training

Onboarding and new hire training are crucial processes that set the stage for an employee’s success within an organisation. Effective onboarding goes beyond merely familiarising new hires with their job duties; it is an essential practice for integrating them into the company culture, aligning them with organisational goals, and setting them up for long-term success.…

L&D Tip: Peer-to-Peer learning

L&D Quick Tip: Peer-to-Peer Learning

Peer-to-Peer Learning: Encourage peer-to-peer learning and collaboration. This can be facilitated through group projects, mentoring programs, and collaborative platforms. Peer learning leverages the collective knowledge and experiences of the team, promoting knowledge sharing, teamwork, and a sense of community. If you have any Learning & Development quick tips you’d like to share, please send them…

Training Project Managers

Training Project Managers in Project Management is Dangerous

This week, we welcome aboard the Australian Learning & Development Network’s newest sponsor, Tanner James. Being VERY experienced providers of Project, Program, and Portfolio capability uplift, we asked their Executive Director, John Howarth, if he wouldn’t mind contributing an article. He sent us the following…enjoy! Your organisation wants to get better at project management. So,…

L&D Quick Tip: Real-Life Scenarios

L&D Quick Tip: Real-Life Scenarios

Real-Life Scenarios: Use real-life scenarios and case studies to illustrate key concepts. This approach makes learning more relatable and practical, helping learners understand how to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations. It also aids in problem-solving and critical thinking, essential skills in any professional setting. If you have any Learning & Development quick tips you’d…

The Evolution of Corporate Training

From Face-to-Face to Virtual: The Evolution of Corporate Training

In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate training, the shift from traditional face-to-face training room settings to virtual environments represents a significant transformation. This evolution has been catalysed by advancements in technology and a growing recognition of the benefits of flexible, accessible learning solutions. Traditionally, corporate training relied heavily on face-to-face interactions within physical training facilities.…

L&D Quick Tip: Leverage Technology

L&D Quick Tip: Leverage Technology

Here’s this week’s learning and development ‘Quick Tip’. Whilst we’re sure that there won’t be anything new to most experienced L&D professionals, we hope they offer some helpful reminders and/or are useful hints to send others in the organisation. Leverage Technology: Utilise technology to enhance learning experiences. Learning Management Systems (LMS), mobile apps, and online…

L&D Quick Tip: Incorporate Interactivity

L&D Quick Tip – Incorporate Interactivity

Here’s this week’s learning and development ‘Quick Tip’. Whilst we’re sure that there won’t be anything new to most experienced L&D professionals, we hope they offer some helpful reminders and/or are useful hints to send others in the organisation. Incorporate Interactivity: Make training sessions interactive to engage learners more effectively. Use methods such as quizzes,…

Learning & Development Tip - Set Clear Objectives

L&D Quick Tip – Set Clear Objectives

Here’s this week’s learning and development ‘Quick Tip’. Whilst we’re sure that there won’t be anything new to most experienced L&D professionals, we hope they offer some helpful reminders and/or are useful hints to send others in the organisation. Set Clear Objectives: Begin each training program by setting clear, measurable learning objectives. This helps learners…