Adapted from “Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems” by Stephen Shapiro (March 2020, Copyright 2020, Stephen Shapiro). Article Author: Stephen Shapiro During these difficult times, finding solutions to your difficult problems is critical. The key to finding better solutions is to ask better questions. In the corporate world, it […]
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Sales leaders need to recognize and amplify their reps’ natural talents, or their “nature,” while simultaneously “nurturing” them with ongoing guidance and real-time, hands-on training. Article Author: Eleni Hagen, Content Strategist, Highspot In recent years, sales turnover rates have climbed up to 27 percent, indicating that maintaining a talented, healthy sales team has become almost
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VET in Schools for 2019 shows there were 17 100 school-based apprentices and trainees and 218 700 students undertaking other VET in Schools programs, a total of 235 800 in all. Overall, this number is up 2.2% on 2018, but school-based apprentices and trainee numbers are down 5.2%. The report shows that while just over
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This latest paper from Skillsroad suggests that the current challenges young people are facing may start “building a better and more resilient future.” Why might they be suggesting that it could be an opportunity not a threat? Around 5,500 15 to 24 year-olds took part in the survey. There’s good stuff and bad news stuff!
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This was ‘an urgent review,’ in response to COVID-19. It reported to the WA Government in June this year and made a total of 41 recommendations for them to consider. The review process The review was conducted by Anne Driscoll, the Director General of the Department of Training and Workforce Development, and the Managing Directors
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This article looks more closely at the experiences of apprentices in traditional trade areas. A recent paper from NCVER found that there were high levels of satisfaction with the off-the-job training, whether they complete their apprenticeship or not, but the employer-based component can be more problematic. The NCVER report: ‘Traditional trade apprenticeships: experiences and outcomes’
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VDC is pleased to invite you to our 2020 World Teachers’ Day Celebration on Friday 30 October, a free online event that acknowledges the outstanding achievements of educators and trainers in the VET sector. Our complimentary program has two high-profile international keynote speakers reflecting on creating pathways for and engaging with learners through their inspiring
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Today’s leaders hold a huge responsibility for both delivering on AI’s promise and creating the ethical policies that foster reputable brands, diverse communities, and thriving employees. Article Author: Cheryl Fink, Ph.D., Global VP, Leadership Research, Analytics, and Impact; Holly Downs, Ph.D., Dir., PropelNext Program for Societal Advancement; and Sunil Puri, APAC Dir., Research, Innovation, and
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The program provides a consistent approach to onboarding that aims to decrease new hires’ time to productivity and the time to make their first call to a customer. Article Author: Edited by Lorri Freifeld IT/technology firm Veeam’s High Velocity Onboarding for Inside Sales provides a consistent approach to onboarding that aims to decrease new hires’
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The current climate of uncertainty will continue to generate scenarios where new realities crash into traditional thinking in leadership. Those kinds of situations are tailor-made for Learning and Development (L&D). Article Author: Larry Clark, Managing Director, Global Learning Services, Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning (HBPCL) As the Coronavirus marches on and businesses adapt, there are
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