Justifying an investment in coaching requires a revolution in business thinking. But, as Stephanie Sparrow discovers, there are ways to demonstrate the bottom-line benefits
Learning & development
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Many organisations now outsource their training needs to specialist providers - something which can work well, if managed by the book
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Recent research indicates that manufacturing companies want tax breaks to encourage training and boost skill levels. The words 'whistling' and 'wind' spring to mind.
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One of the eternal challenges of training is how to measure its impact and effectiveness. Are you up for it? If so, let the experts guide you
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Jo Hennessy says bite-sized learning leaves out important stages of the learning cycle.
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We asked readers for some of the oddest excuses they had received from delegates who didn't turn up for a course. Here is a selection of their answers.
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After more than a decade of training delegates in the 'black art' of desktop IT skills, Amanda Ridge knows exactly what's needed to run a successful software course.
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The mysteries of mentoring
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The international brigade
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High on emotional competence
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Anyone flicking through job ads in the training and HR press and associated websites will have noticed a surge in demand for learning and development specialists. Interested? Read on
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One way to develop a cohort of coaches is to select and develop internally. This will involve addressing some major issues - not least talent spotting
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Baby, it's warm outside...
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'Learn to learn' from Homer Simpson and Donald Trump
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This falls at the ninth