How many times have you heard the saying, “If only we could bottle it”? The key opportunity for decreasing training costs and improving performance is leveraging the skills of our top performers, and this is where self-directed training comes into its own. Read on to find out more.
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Training To Wet Your Learner’s Appetite
As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Same with learners. So how to whet their whistle, and make sure that your learners can’t wait to dive in? It’s important for learning and development professionals to keep learners and their desired experiences at a premium while tailoring their training. The intertwining of technology and education has...
How To Create Winning Proposals
The thought of writing a proposal overwhelms many people, but the task does not have to be daunting. There is a simple and proven method to making sure your proposal rocks. Your proposal has to be well-nigh perfect to even have a chance of being discussed, let alone funded. Yes, proposal writing is the hardest part of the job, simply because there’s so much at stake for all parties concerned...
Do You Know the Difference Between Gen X, Y & Z?
How to Be an Extraordinary Negotiator
Negotiation is part of our daily lives. From the vegetable vendor at the local market to the CEO of a fortune 500 company, everyone needs to negotiate to get what they want, or what they deserve. Negotiation is an art and a skill. While it might come naturally to some, it is often an acquired trait that often requires years of practice. Read on to find out how you can be an extraordinary...
7 Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know About the Russian Language
If you’re reading this blog post, it must mean you are intrigued by the Russian language. You might be attracted by the beauty of the language, the melody of its sound, or be simply an aspiring linguist looking for a challenge. Whatever your reasons might be, this blog is bound to surprise you with a few facts about the wonderful Russian language that we bet you didn’t know! #1 One of the...
What You Need to Know to Do Business Successfully in Russia
The Russian Federation has over 150 million people, and covers an area of greater than 6,592,800 square miles. No wonder that Russia is a country of cultural contradictions. Now add to this a very noticeable generational gap, which is reflected in the business world.
Learn Russian Business Etiquette; here’s what you need to know to do business successfully in Russia.
What You Need to Know About Concierge Learning
What is concierge learning? When I talk to our clients about ‘concierge content’ across platforms, I’m not talking about courses for concierge staff in hotels, but for sure the overall concept is the same. Recommendations based on a personalized, conversational experience. Hotels deliver this through knowledgeable staff that also double as tour guides, whereas for edTech, it’s...
How To Create a Successful Global Corporate Culture
People communicate with people and not companies, and these days business is an international affair. Clients and suppliers are often spread out throughout around the globe. The linguistic complexities involved are magnified when the company has branch offices and subsidiaries in different countries, with employees speaking a range of languages. Smooth and effective communication can quickly...