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Should You Adopt Reverse Mentoring at Your Workplace?

Avilar

Last week, Cambridge University announced a new reverse mentoring initiative aimed at addressing charges of institutional racism. Introduced by the university’s equality and diversity department, the program pairs senior white academics and management personnel with a black, Asian, or minority ethnic (BAME) colleague mentor.

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Cohort-Based Learning: What is it? Is it Right for Your Organization?

Avilar

Instructors or mentors lead the group of students to complete given milestones.”. Considered “a must” by Weiss, a mentor is someone who can make a positive difference in learners – who they are and what they will achieve. Benefits of Cohort-Based Learning. Other benefits include: Accountability. Mentor resources.

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The Learning Alliance and the Four Levels of Training Evaluation

The Performance Improvement Blog

In response to my blog post titled, “Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation: A Critique” , Wendy Kirkpatrick wrote a comment directing me to a white paper that she co-authored with Jim Kirkpatrick, "The Kirkpatrick Four Levels: A Fresh Look After 50 Years 1959 - 2009."

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The Hidden Benefits of Keeping an Updated Skills Inventory

Avilar

And, there are many hidden benefits of creating and keeping up a skills inventory. PRO TIP: Look for mentors who are well-equipped to coach future leaders. Read our white paper, Before Disaster Strikes: Building Your Crisis Management Plan from Your Skills Inventory as one example of how skills inventories can help.

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Make a commitment to learn, grow, develop and advance in your career

CLO Magazine

Be sure to tap into research papers, reports, white papers, company websites as well as studies conducted by associations and industry leaders as these give valuable insights, facts and trends. Individuals in your network are sometimes willing to mentor or provide coaching support in their areas of expertise.

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How to Boost Your LMS When Upskilling Employees is Your Goal

Avilar

If the LMS is a stand-alone system, though, you’re missing the bigger picture and benefits of upskilling. . If the LMS is a stand-alone system, though, you’re missing the bigger picture and benefits of upskilling. . Select an LMS that will track all learning activities – coursework, mentoring, workshops, and on-the-job training.

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10 Keys for a Successful Onboarding Program

CrossKnowledge

According to Brandon Hall’s 2016 onboarding survey, 98% of respondents want to improve their onboarding process, and more specifically new hire experience , collaboration (mentors, managers, and peers) and time-to-proficiency. Appoint a buddy or mentor! More resources : Our White paper about Onboarding challenges.

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