If there’s one word that sums up the reality of managing today’s workforce, that word is challenging. The latest PWC report found that 65% of employees are looking for a new job. Furthermore, 88% of e...
How to use an intelligent learning platform for extended enterprise learning
Roughly ten years ago, the telecom company I worked for as an L&D specialist, decided to extend its portfolio with a satellite TV service. It was a new and exciting project that promised to bring high...
5 Reasons why cross-training employees is beneficial for your company
What’s one of the best ways to empower employees? Cross-train them. That’s right. Cross-training employees can take an unproductive, way-less-than-satisfied workforce and turn it into a happy, high-ac...
3 Ideas for implementing hybrid coaching in corporate environments
A version of this post was originally published in Entrepreneur on April 6, 2022. Even just a few years ago, coaching in corporate environments was often a face-to-face exercise. Coaches or managers m...
Top 5 leadership priorities for 2022
For the past few decades, successful company leaders have shared a few common traits: bold vision, ability to simplify complex situations, the power to inspire others. They are all excellent qualities...
How AI will change corporate training in the near future
A version of this post was originally published in Entrepreneur on February 1, 2022. I’ve been in the education business for decades as a senior lecturer, trainer and CEO. When people ask me about the...
11 Reasons why employee training fails
If you’ve been in the corporate learning field long enough, odds are you have witnessed a training program that failed despite its great premise. Even organizations with a sound system in place someti...
Talent development for better Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
A recent McKinsey study “reaffirms the strong business case for both gender diversity and ethnic and cultural diversity in corporate leadership [...] The most diverse companies are now more likely tha...
What organizations need to do for better career development
In the era of continuous disruption, it makes perfect sense that individuals take ownership of their own careers. It's important to be self-aware, figure out your goals, and work towards them efficien...
How e-learning makes employee certifications simpler
We tend to look at 2020 for all the disasters it sent our way. Yet, the rise in e-learning that resulted from the pandemic has had benefits across industries. While we definitely would prefer 2020 had...
3 Leadership styles that work in times of crisis
Throughout history, there have been a few recurring themes in times of upheaval. One of them is resilience and how to make it through tough times. Another one is the importance of strong leadership. T...
How the No Silo Rule boosts organizational innovation
When we think about innovation and innovative business approaches, it all comes down to “thinking outside the box.” Easier said than done! Especially since innovation is not something you can stop doi...
5 Use cases of training automation you should know about
I believe that adding a bit of automation in our lives can significantly improve the way we live and work. Whether we’re talking about automating our finances, paying bills, buying groceries, or house...
4 Tips for holding live training sessions via Zoom
Nobody knows exactly how long the advised (or mandatory) work from home orders will last but it’s pretty clear for everyone they are here now. The traffic on Zoom has grown exponentially this year, wi...
5 Great online tools for spicing up your training materials
Training materials are one of the main means to deliver new content and educate learners. Most trainers use PowerPoint presentations and PDF files on a daily basis, they are even experts at designing ...
A resolution for 2020: meaningful learning journeys that stick!
A new year comes with new resolutions: lose those extra pounds, go to the gym more often (after all, you pay that annual subscription for a reason, isn’t it?), read more, spend less time scrolling on ...