Diversity: a positive celebration of how the differences between people provide new ways of solving problems, understanding market needs and delivering higher quality client service. Provided these sub-groups can continue to work in a co-ordinated way, this seems to be a very sensible structure to help the firm make a difference in diversity. A few times when I’ve been talking to potential clients about their wanting to have some diversity e-learning developed, it’s quickly become apparent that the task is not as easy as it looked at first glance. Work-life balance. MORE >>

Cost that is passed onto the client, which does not actually provide the assurance that the client might reasonably expect. The clout of the regulator provides sufficient urgency for CPD not to be put off indefinitely; Once the need for CPD is accepted as a given, L&D can focus on ensuring that development activities are as useful and interesting experience as possible; and. Effective CPD is all about providing the right amount of external motivation whilst nurturing internal motivation. think about all those New Year’s resolutions to go to the gym more…). MORE >>

Meanwhile some of the more innovative L&D functions are seeing themselves more as provides of methodology and skills rather than publishers of content. The National Academy of Engineering of the USA’s National Science Foundation, has released 14 “Great Challenges” , which includes a focus on “Advancing Personalized Learning” and others such as making solar power economical. remember being 12 and trying to work out how you could generate electricity using the chemical reactions in photosynthesis. The main challenges that need to be overcome: 1. MORE >>

L&D’s role will be more to facilitate the process of self-managed learning rather than being the monopolistic provider of training courses. Last week at the Trainers & Developers Network , I led a series of activities and discussions about Web 2.0 and its impact on learning. fascinating day. What did we conclude that you could expect to see over the next few years? The trend away from centralised information to collective information will have a significant impact on business leaders, L&D departments and learners. The prevailing culture of web 2.0 MORE >>

Richard will provide some insights into just how much fun you can get your learners to have and still make L&D look good. Wanting to get a good snapshot of e-learning industry best practice and what suppliers are doing in a handy day sized chunk? Look no further than the ELN showcase on 11 July. This will be the 4th one that I’ve been too and I’ve always found them to be thought provoking, a chance to meet interesting people and a good use of a day away from the office. It would be great to see you there. accountancy e-learning legal MORE >>