Articles and news
For learning and development professionals in the third sector
Launching learning pathways
The Charity Learning Consortium has developed a fantastic new plugin for the Moodle learning management system that it provides. Josh Willcock, Head of Technology at the Consortium, explains how this dynamic new functionality will enhance learning.
Technology enhances the coaching experience
Jo Wright explains the five step framework you need to create a coaching culture, and why a blended approach is the perfect way to put it into practice.
Creating happy charity workplaces
Henry Stewart shares his secrets to creating happy and productive workplaces where staff and organisations both thrive.
Start small to transform L&D
Harri Savage explains how she turned a stakeholder ‘no’ into a ‘yes’ when she wanted to implement learner feedback. Showcasing the results of a much smaller project gave her the influence she needed to change minds.
Gamifying eLearning to engage your learners
Peter Jones explains how face to face training has been transformed at Stroke Association, using a variety of techniques to make eLearning active and engaging.
Managing a team remotely
What’s the best way to manage remote teams? Annabelle Price from the Charity Learning Consortium shares some top tips.
Using Belbin team roles to support virtual working
Jo Keeler explains how Belbin team roles can support everyone to work together more effectively, especially whilst working virtually.
Six tips to creating great video with a smartphone
Creating video is a great way to capture the attention of your staff and improve communication amongst colleagues. Niki Hobson shares her tips for creating good quality video.
Inclusive eLearning design
Gill Chester, Lead Developer at the Little Man Project, shares her top tips for getting started when designing inclusive eLearning.
Is coaching worth the effort?
Adopting an effective coaching style of leadership takes time and commitment, and very often a shift in mind set. So is it worth all that effort? Matt Somers explains the huge potential return on investment for those leading charitable organisations.
The definitive guide to free resources for learning and development – part one
Limited budget for L&D? No problem! Susie Finch has pulled together a guide to free, low cost and reduced price resources for learning practitioners working in the charity sector.
Coaching is a support, not a threat
Matt Somers explains the importance of building trust in the coaching process, by positioning it as a means of support right from the start, rather than a punishment or threat.
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