April 2021 – Proactive News

A Self-Reflective Tool to Gauge the Impact of 10 Key Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing

A key driver of deteriorating mental health is the pressure associated with staying relevant and competitive in the Digital Age so that one can sustain a viable and productive career lifecycle. The Mirza tool can be used to facilitate an honest self-appraisal of mental health wellbeing. The post A Self-Reflective Tool to Gauge the Impact …

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Learning and Development Lessons of 2020

COVID-19 sparked transformation, collaboration, agility, and innovation in the learning and development industry. The post Learning and Development Lessons of 2020 appeared first on Training.

5-Step Process to Hold Team Members Constructively Accountable

Every leader needs to do it, but most leaders don’t like to do it. The “it” is holding people accountable. Why don’t leaders like to do it? Simply put, because it feels uncomfortable. Confronting less-than-acceptable performance or conduct can create tension. The conversation can get emotional. It can deteriorate into conflict. So what do many …

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Students’ voices on developing soft skills

The Australian student voices on soft skills needed for the future white paper is university focused, however developing soft skills really does transcend educational sectors. It argues that, in the 21st Century, it is becoming increasingly important for students to develop soft skill competencies alongside the technical skills required for their career. Students agree that …

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Building T-shaped skills in students and graduates

Last issue we highlighted T-shaped graduates as one of the aims of a new tertiary institution being trialled in NSW as an outcome of the Gonski and Shergold Review. What are T-shaped skills, though, and why are they so important? Developing a breadth and depth of skills The top of the ‘T’ encompasses a breadth …

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A new strategy for international education

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) released a consultation paper in March 2021 focused on an Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030. The paper looks at data and trends influencing international education and the government’s new proposed strategy to 2030. The document also includes discussion questions to gather views on the proposed outline …

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Future skills priorities: Insights from AISC

Two key reports from the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) are highlighted here. The first is the National Industry Insights Report for 2020/21, and the second is a practical resource to help identify future skills and training. Industry insights The National Industry Insights Report for 2020/21, “provides high-level analysis of industry skills needs and …

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Dodge’s Southern Style Enhances Employee Learning and Development with eThink Education’s Totara Learn Platform

The Totara Learn platform by eThink Education empowers Dodge’s employees to take career advancement into their own hands and ensures all employees are current on important information and training. The post Dodge’s Southern Style Enhances Employee Learning and Development with eThink Education’s Totara Learn Platform appeared first on Training.

Training Top 100 Best Practice: Construction Onboarding and Safety Training at SAC Wireless

SAC Wireless revamped its Construction Onboarding and Safety Training program, reducing it from a five-week program to a three-week blended/flipped classroom approach of e-learning, in-classroom climbing and rigging simulation in a newly developed training center, and on-the-job (OJT) mentoring. The post Training Top 100 Best Practice: Construction Onboarding and Safety Training at SAC Wireless appeared …

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Don’t Leave Your Viewers Behind! 3 Tips to Make Your Videos Accessible

Videos and visuals allow us to share knowledge and information in incredibly effective and engaging ways. However, when we fail to make our visuals and videos accessible to people with disabilities, we’re leaving a significant portion of the population behind. The post Don’t Leave Your Viewers Behind! 3 Tips to Make Your Videos Accessible appeared …

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Month: April 2021