Designing Training

Posted on August 31, 2011 by shaun

             

There are loads of training books out there.  Many are very wordy, some make a real meal out of explaining something and a few are far too wordy and plain boring.  Most, however, concentrate on training content, delivery and methods.  Not a lot include anything on training design.  I’ve just had a thought…this may be why so much training is really pants!  Ah hah! … I see an opening for a book here. 

I’ve been doing a truck load of designing recently and so I got to thinking that maybe it would be useful to blog something about the design process.  So here is an overview Continue reading →

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Basic of Management – Interpersonal Skills

Posted on July 16, 2011 by shaun

Hey, I’m back.  I’ve finally found the time to blog some more.  I’ve been working hard on a new project lately and although it’s turning out fantastic, I’ve been too tired to get my brain in gear after training hard all day.  Anyway, it’s a short break now so here goes… Continue reading →

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Your Feedback

Posted on July 9, 2011 by shaun

I just wanted to drop you all a line to say a heart felt thanks for the many very positive comments you’ve made about my blogs recently. (I’m not sure whether I need cheap Viagra though! LoL)

It’s nice to know that so many people are reading my blogs and even better now that I realise how far spread apart you all are geographically.

There’ll be more to come soon (there’s a lot in my head for such a small space!)

Stay tuned and thanks again.

Shaun

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Basics of Management – Time Management

Posted on June 25, 2011 by shaun

So, you’ve just been promoted and you’re full of energy, enthusiasm, beans and some other stuff (I’m sure it’s all good)… but beware, as you’ve probably guessed by now, management is not as easy as it looks is it?

There are many pitfalls and finding out that you might not be managing your time effectively usually comes to light in the early days of your new role (Although, I have known managers that never seem to get it and probably never will).  In the beginning some managers are reluctant to relinquish the juicy bits, after all these are jobs they enjoy doing and have grown to be expert in…  Nobody does it better… or quicker… right? Well, it may be the case but Continue reading →

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Guiding Managers in Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

Posted on June 16, 2011 by shaun

This post is designed principally for managers, but, of course, L&D professionals are always welcome to my site.

I’ve worked in an organisation that existed with an extremely small and limited L&D function.  Limited in the skills required to cause an effective TNA to happen and consequently the L&D department’s main reason to be was to create and maintain the mother of all spreadsheets that purported to be a TNA but, in reality, was merely a wish list of courses (crazy).  I’ve decided to write a few pointers for managers who might well be in the situation where they feel their L&D department might just not be up to the job, so that they can conduct a straight forward Training Needs Analysis for themselves… it’s not time consuming or complicated.  I’ve included a FREE Pdf one pager in the resources section outlining the kind of areas you’ll need to be considering in your own TNAs.

 

OK…so most companies recognise that Continue reading →

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Tips for L&D Professionals-Training Plans + SWOT Template

Posted on June 2, 2011 by shaun

As you know, I’m a professional trainer and passionate about learning.  I’m always keen to impart some of my 20+ year’s experience (that’s part of the reason shaunmaloney.com exists…the other reason is the mortgage, of course).  What I thought I’d do today is drop a few pointers to those of you who have just started out on the L&D road to enlightenment (It’s a long road).

So, here you are, sitting, browsing the tinterweb, drinking tea… Continue reading →

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Influence – Manage upward

Posted on June 1, 2011 by shaun

Do you consider yourself motivated, hard working, technically competent and in with all the right people?  Well…that’s good news.  The bad news, however, is… it’s not enough.

You must also be influential if you want to succeed.

Why do so many people, who are genuinely good at their jobs, experience so much frustration and disappointment at work?  Well, their ability to influence has a lot to do with it.  These people (maybe it’s you) often find themselves in situations where they would like to be able to influence the outcome, but just don’t know how.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be Continue reading →

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