No matter what the topic, format, or circumstances, many people in the room simply are not on board when a facilitator walks through the door. Every facilitator has witnessed eye rolls, inattention, negative remarks, and body language that signals disinterest. Some peop... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Engagement , Students , Training and Development - General

Failure to be ethical in leadership and management leads to immense losses at both the personal and corporate levels. That makes organizational values and ethics important for all stakeholders in the business, including employees, shareholders, and the general public. More »

Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Students , Training and Development - General

One of the unique aspects of working with adult learners is the wealth of life experience they bring with them. This provides richness in our interactions and can deepen our training, but we must also remember that all of us carry problems and issues, or what is more co... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Delivering Training , Engagement , Students , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures

Research indicates that as much as 70 percent of workplace learning is informal, occurring outside the classroom and in the spaces between formal training events. Social media is one way for the training department and the training practitioners to get into those spaces... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Beginner Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Students

An engaged trainee is willing and compelled to participate in the learning process. They take advantage of opportunities to act in the learning process, concentrate, and proceed with positivity, enthusiasm, and curiosity. On the other hand, disengaged learners are those... More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Students