July 7, 2025
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your progress and revisit the professional development goals you set at the […]
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We offer advice, research and insights to improve your professional development skills, including communication, interview, leadership, interpersonal, and presentations skills.
March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
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It takes multiple resources to train new employees but the benefits are significant, including increased engagement, productivity, morale and low staff turnover.
February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025
Skill gaps are becoming a significant concern for businesses around the world, with a potential to cost $11.5 trillion in cumulative GDP growth. In this blog, learn how to identify a skills gap and methods to address them.
November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024
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The benefits of VR and AR for adult learning are revolutionary. The combination of experiential learning and accessibility make these emerging technologies serious contenders to shake up learning systems.
October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024
While many continue to debate over the adoption rates of virtual reality (VR), a VR tidal wave is quietly bringing VR very much into the present. A number of companies are already exploring VR as a supplementary tool for corporate training and you could find yourself being trained in VR sooner than you think.
October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024
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Case studies which highlight how virtual reality (VR) has been used to provide training solutions across different industries and business sectors.
July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024
Imagine a scenario where employees can safely practice complex tasks in simulated environments such as extinguishing fires or performing intricate operations. Or where students can engage […]
June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024
How often do you find yourself wishing for more time or commenting that there are not enough hours in a day? While we cannot increase the […]
January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024
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Through simulations, employees can learn in a highly managed, low stakes environment, where they have the freedom to practice situations as many times as they need to get it right.
January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024
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Alternative methods to face-to-face training so that your employees can continue their professional development in a flexible, easy-to-access way.
September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023
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The Oculus Quest provides a powerful, easy to use tool for training employees in VR. Employees can practice different scenarios in realistic VR experiences, from public speaking to sales pitches.
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Discover the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in Education and Training. Explore real-life examples of how AI is revolutionizing learning, personalized tutoring, and skill development to shape the future of education.
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
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Guide and best practices for how to train employees using virtual reality. Useful for corporations and organisations looking into immersive training for improved learner retention and cost savings.
November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022
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One of the most common business methods to strategically disseminate new abilities, insights, and information, is the Train the Trainer model. This article discusses what it is and the key benefits of the model.
September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022
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Advances in technology allow companies to reinvent their learning and development towards the incoming generations of employees, providing them with more desirable skillsets that better meet the needs of businesses.
January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022
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A reliable facilitator makes things easier for the team by fostering engagement and helping in decision-making. This guide covers some of the key facilitation skills you need as a trainer and how you can improve them.
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
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When teaching adults, it's important to take into account characteristics and learning styles of adults, especially how previous experiences influence their thinking.
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
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Businesses have started realising that soft skills are necessary for the success of a company, which is why employee training in this area has increased. In this article we discuss the importance and benefits of soft skills training.
March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
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Research shows that experiential learning is effective - with the rapid development of virtual reality (VR), people can learn through experience inside a virtual world from any location.
June 22, 2020
June 22, 2020
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When deploying an immersive learning program, there are several key areas you need to think about, including how to rollout the program, integrate with existing training, allocate resources and learner adoption.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
A key part of upskilling employees will be through the use of AI and ML to provide them with the most relevant content when they need it. AI will transform how learning content is delivered, leading to greater alignment with business values.
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
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This article lists key challenges for adult learners due to the natural cognitive decline humans experience as they age.
June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
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Learners differ in many ways, from gender to culture to previous education. It's important to be aware of these factors when teaching. However adult learners do share similar characteristics which impact their learning.
April 17, 2018
April 17, 2018
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Everyone processes information uniquely, so it's essential for trainers to understand the different learning styles. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to tailor your teaching strategy to suit your students or trainees.