In the headquarters of a large organisation, a group of new hires sat through a standard training session designed to fit all roles and departments. Despite the comprehensive content, many participants found themselves disengaged and confused, feeling that the training didn’t quite address their specific job needs or learning preferences. This scenario, all too common...
Earlier this year, a client in Qatar contacted us, seeking to enrich their Learning Week with several masterclasses. So, in May, Dr. Kavitha Murulitharan conducted two masterclasses in Qatar. The first, The Art of Asking Good Questions, showed audiences how to spark thought-provoking discussions in meetings and town halls, while the second, Data to Business Story, taught...
Ibrahim was in New York in May to attend a workshop by Per Bristow – a specialist in speaking, performance and presence. The plan is for Ibrahim to incorporate some of Bristow’s approach into his own coaching of leaders on how to present to and inspire internal and external stakeholders. In 2023, he was the subject of an...
Imagine pouring your heart and soul into an online learning course, only to see a staggering 85-95% of participants abandon it before reaching the finish line. This harsh reality, reflected in the dismal 5-15% completion rates for many online courses, exposes a critical challenge in today’s educational landscape: maintaining learner engagement. Traditional methods are struggling...
How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be? Vincent Willem van Gogh In late 1986, I performed my final-year examination piano recital at the Conservatorium of the University of Melbourne. Before the official results were out, the Dean called me aside: “The examiners...
“A great presentation gives smart ideas an advantage. A truly great presentation gives them wings.” Nancy Duarte There’s a science to creating presentations that listeners remember. Learning to apply that science is within reach of busy professionals. Your brain craves digestible chunks, compelling visuals, and stories. Imagine pouring hours into a pitch, meticulously researching data...
Are you struggling to keep your workforce’s product knowledge current in an ever-evolving landscape? Are traditional training methods failing to capture employee engagement and deliver optimal results? Look no further than Artificial Intelligence (AI), the game-changer poised to revolutionise the Learning and Development (L&D) landscape. Given the rapid evolution of workplace requirements, traditional training methods...
The world of work is changing rapidly and profoundly. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of remote and hybrid work models, as well as the use of digital tools and platforms to communicate, collaborate and innovate. The challenges and opportunities posed by this transformation are immense and require a new mindset and skillset for...
“Together we are stronger,” they say – but for Stephanie Van Aken, Head of Operations and Founder of IDEAS Academy, achieving team cohesion felt anything but powerful. Facing mounting pressure and internal roadblocks, she knew something had to change. Her team was struggling to overcome obstacles and react to mistakes constructively. Feeling the weight of...
I had the good fortune of participating in a focus group on Coaching and Mentoring by HRDC in December last year. It was a well-organised event, and it was engaging to be in a room with perhaps 40 other experienced L&D professionals representing a wide range of organisations. A few weeks after the event, I...