Tag Archive For "The Learning Xchange"
How to Successfully Implement a New Initiative in the Workplace
Whether it’s to keep up with changing technology, a fast-paced market, new regulations, or something else, implementing a new initiative is a necessary part of running a successful business. However, it can be a tricky process. One simple change can affect every single part of an organization. If a new initiative is to be introduced …
How To Build Work Relationships That Go Beyond Our Usual Functions
What happens when we make a concentrated effort to form positive working relationships? Not just basic collaboration and pleasantries, but to really connect and check in with your colleagues. Many of us get caught up in our own heads, too busy with the day-to-day responsibilities to remember to do this. However, the benefits are huge …
How to Shift Employees’ Learning Mindset from “Must do” to “Want to”
When was the last time you went to a workplace training session full of employees whose learning mindset was to be excited to learn? Even those who love learning can sometimes struggle to motivate themselves to learn. It’s a common problem across all industries, and one reason is because training is usually a must-do, not …
How L&D Can Go From Order Taker to Strategic Business Partner
Do you or your learning and development team feel like an order taker in your organization when you’d rather be seen as a business partner? Often the learning and development teams feel somewhat separate from the rest of the organization and are brought into the conversation way later than they would like. This is a …
7 Ways to Make Learning Memorable and Fun
How can you make your learning experiences more memorable and less boring? Capturing your audience’s attention and holding it can make the transfer of knowledge much more effective. It’s more important than ever to try and create a memorable connection during the learning process. It’s not enough to simply check the boxes and have all …
The Role of Learning and Development in the Employee Experience
What do the words “employee experience” mean to you? Every employee, manager, or business owner likely has a different definition. It can relate to day-to-day experiences, recruitment, training and development, retention, and everything in between. It relates to every touchpoint a business has with an employee, from when they first join to whenever they decide …
The Value of Embracing Different Perspectives at Work
Do you consider and encourage different perspectives in your place of work? There’s a lot more open discussion in the world today, and more people value the spirit of inclusion and diversity. But for some, there’s still a long way to go, particularly in the workplace. How you approach open discussion in the workplace can …
How to Encourage Engagement in Virtual Training Sessions
It looks like virtual training is not going anywhere any time soon. While many people had never participated in virtual training before, tools like Zoom have become a familiar home for team meetings and training sessions. For some, the virtual experience has been ideal, but there are certainly challenges that come with it. As a …
Five Tips to Improve Virtual Training for Employees
How can you create a highly effective virtual training session? Whether virtual sessions are your go-to method of training or not, it can be difficult to deliver a session that works for everyone. There are lots of things to consider when putting together any kind of virtual meeting. While challenging, virtual sessions offer unique opportunities …
Why It’s Important to Focus on Both High and Low-Performing Employees
In any business or organization, there are naturally some people who perform better than others. This could be for a multitude of different reasons. Some you will have control over, some you won’t. What you can control is how you manage both your high-performing employees and your low-performing employees. How does your organization focus on …