by Viola Lloyd | Mar 27, 2014 | -Features, Old News
Here are some practical pointers for project managers on how to ensure any project’s success…. 1. Identify and engage with your project sponsor The project sponsor is the person (usually a senior manager) who authorises a project, and acts as its champion within...
by Viola Lloyd | Mar 9, 2014 | -Features, Case Studies
Hanover Housing Association’s L&D team wanted bespoke eLearning, but couldn’t afford the hefty price tag – so they trained themselves in instructional design instead. A training investment of £5,000 has so far saved an impressive £80,000, and that amount grows...
by Viola Lloyd | Sep 26, 2013 | -Features, Old News
Patricia Riddell, explores how learning can be improved by an understanding of how the brain works. Learning and development (L&D) professionals need to carefully consider the role of memory when planning. An awareness of how the brain remembers information can...
by Viola Lloyd | Jul 29, 2013 | -Features, Old News
Curation has been the latest buzz word in L&D for the last couple of years – but what does it mean? Banish thoughts of dusty relics as it has the potential to save practitioners serious time and money. Martin Couzins and Sam Burrough report… By Sam Burrough,...
by Viola Lloyd | May 30, 2013 | -Features, Old News
What can leaders and managers learn from the greatest British football manager of all time? Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement, almost 30 years to the day since he won his first European trophy with Aberdeen. Little did East Stirling...
by Viola Lloyd | May 28, 2013 | -Features, Old News
We know that those responsible for setting and influencing L&D strategy are under pressure. They need to add value and transform learning to support their organisations. But the world is changing so rapidly – how can they do that effectively given limited...
