Winning From Failing
In this podcast and transcript, explore the PIE model of promotion, and the role of managers as learners and coaches in developing teams.
Developing Your Team
As a manager you have a vital role in enabling the learning and development of your team. This in turn ensures they are engaged, motivated and productive. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to support the development of your team members by identifying learning needs and evaluating success.
Introduction to Evaluation
This article provides a brief introduction to the evaluation of learning and development activities.
Jay Cross: Informal Learning
Jay Cross is an internationally recognised expert in organisational learning. Here we consider his views on how informal learning will change the way organisations approach their development strategies.
Alan Mumford: Experiential Learning
This article outlines the characteristics of the four main approaches to learning from experience, which were identified by Alan Mumford.
Blended Learning
This overview of blended learning describes the key aspects of a blended learning strategy and offers practical suggestions when embarking on a blended learning programme.
Action Learning
This article examines the key principles of action learning as described by Reg Revans, pioneer of the concept.
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Model of Personal Reflective Space
An important skill for mentors and coaches is the ability to facilitate reflection and generate personal insight. Here we review Clutterbuck and Meggison’s ‘Model of Personal Reflective Space’, which outlines the stages of the reflection process.
How to Develop Managers as Facilitators of Learning
The first step on the path to becoming a successful learner-focused organisation is to get managers on board. Here are some practical tips to help you get their buy-in and develop their skills as facilitators of learning.
Building a Strengths-Based Organisation
The strengths-based approach to people development offers an alternative to the training gap model. Rather than working on people’s weaknesses, it focuses instead on people’s innate talents. Here we review the approach as discussed in Buckingham and Clifton’s book, 'Now, Discover Your Strengths'.
Investors In People
Investors in People sets out a UK national standard for training and development, which can be used as a model for ensuring the effective development of people within your organisation.
Kirkpatrick’s Model
The Kirkpatrick Four-Level Training Evaluation Model uses Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results to measure the effectiveness of learning programs.
The Seven Ds Gap Analysis Model
Gap analysis is a traditional method of analysing training needs. This model provides a framework for identifying and problems or shortfalls in performance, highlighting development needs.