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November 23, 2011
The economic roller coaster ride continues, but training appears to be on an upswing: Total 2011 U.S. training expenditures—including payroll and spending on external products and services—jumped 13 percent to $59.7 billion, according to Trainingmagazine’s 2011 Training Industry Report.
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November 23, 2011
For the first time in two years, training salaries grew, increasing nearly $800 to an average of $84,142 in 2010-2011, according to Training magazine’s Annual Salary Survey of 952 readers. The average increase in salary in the last 12 months (not including a promotion or change of employer) rose slightly to 2.57 percent in 2010-2011.
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November 18, 2011
Trainingmagazine announces the finalists for the annual Training Top 125 list of leading organizations that excel at employee development. The rankings will be revealed at the Training 2012 Conference & Expo to be held February 13-15 in Atlanta, GA.
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February 03, 2012
Help your company or clients understand that you have more to offer than simply executing their orders. Here are resources to help you prepare for a make-or-break reframing meeting.
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February 03, 2012
The single, most basic difference between an ineffective group interaction and a highly productive one lies in the existence of a single component—the role of the Synergist, says Les McKeown, author of “The Synergist.” Introducing the Synergist role to your people interactions, he says, blows past the lengthy and complex list of all possible symptoms of team and group dysfunction, and instead concentrates on just one thing: the single root cause of team and group dysfunction.
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February 02, 2012
It pays to be a “good company” that cares for its clients, its employees and its environment.
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February 02, 2012
Although women have made much progress in reaching the leadership levels of business, the progress is disappointing—and stalled. Why aren’t more women making it to (and staying at) the top? The answer may be in becoming more aware of why women leave and of what they bring to the table.
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February 01, 2012
To transition from an “order taker” to a strategic partner, start acting the part today.
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February 01, 2012
Despite the recession, significant shifts in the workplace are underway. Organizations must address these trends to ensure they are well positioned for sustainability and growth. Forward-thinking companies will be proactive in facing these challenges and opportunities head on.
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January 31, 2012
Objectively assessing potential and identifying an individual’s ability to succeed when faced with future challenges is difficult for many companies. But identifying employees who have the right characteristics and attributes—and specifically agility in learning, adapting to changing situations, understanding the business models, and building networks of useful contacts—should be part of every organization’s plan and will contribute to a high-performance organization.
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January 31, 2012
The Wellness Council of America reports a $24 return for every $1 spent on a company wellness program for small businesses. Another survey reported companies instituting employee health and wellness programs realized a 30 percent reduction in medical and absenteeism costs in less than four years. To recognize these benefits and more, implement a workplace fitness program by following three simple steps.
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January 30, 2012
Training, marketing, monetizing and social media can synergize, resulting in a high-quality, high-impact, high-return experience.
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January 30, 2012
Your function is to train, but in the minds of your co-workers and employers, you may be anything from an order taker to a strategic partner. In the end, that perception determines how effectively you can do your job.
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January 30, 2012
In a flipped classroom at work, lectures are delivered outside of class via online video, and classroom time with teachers is used to do homework and work through any difficulties.
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January 30, 2012
More than one of every three HR managers (37.9 percent) named Sales as the department most in need of training, based on a global talent management survey by NorthgateArinso.Training correlates to several key outcomes, based on AchieveGlobal research. Moderate to substantial coaching and training tends be related to higher deal sizes, greater increases in personal sales revenue, and generally more overall success compared with those receiving minimal coaching and training.
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January 27, 2012
The organic and accessible nature of social media makes it a unique tool for driving your message home. Here is one way to do just that.
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January 27, 2012
One noteworthy conversation from a week of discussion on Training’s LinkedIn Group.
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January 27, 2012
In surveys and interviews with training professionals, one group always stands out as being particularly challenging: salespeople. Here are 10 reasons why, and then 10 ways to work with those differences. By understanding their world, pressures, and what makes them tick, you can improve their experience in classes—and yours.
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January 26, 2012
Join us at Training 2012 for the best speakers, the best content and the best participants. Use this discount code for more than 10% off registration, and we will see you in Atlanta!
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January 26, 2012
Organizational forensics reveals six reasons project management fails.
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January 26, 2012
Bad bosses have always made great fodder for the workplace and blogosphere—not to mention film and TV. But is there really an epidemic of horrible bosses in corporate America? More than 70 percent of respondents to an anonymous online survey claimed to have a good working relationship with their boss. Respondents also overwhelmingly identified a few key traits that set good managers apart from bad.
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January 26, 2012
The gift of great leadership can seem magical. The underlying theory is not. The key is to focus on mindful leadership development. To be intentional about process, content, and outcomes—to take leaders on a deeply personal journey that starts with a courageous look inside to reflect on their humanity and a fresh look outside to connect with other leaders to solve thorny and complex organizational problems.
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January 26, 2012
Applying game sciences to recognition and performance improvement programs is much more than just creating a game. It’s essentially a way of creating a series of interlocking and customizable experiences that enrich a relationship with a brand or company. Gamification is about finding new ways to appeal to the basic human drives that motivate us every day.
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January 25, 2012
Motivation is easy when you know what they want.
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January 24, 2012
Design training with the end in mind for efficiency and effectiveness.
