March 7, 2012 10:56 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
You’re in the middle of a training session, when someone pushes back, citing an example from their own experience. How do you handle it? Read on to see some ideas.
January 11, 2012 10:24 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Research shows when learners revisit concepts after the initial event, in what are called “retrieval events,” they retain far more knowledge. Read on to learn more about how people learn, and how it can help your workplace training efforts.
June 10, 2011 10:15 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
When you sit down with an employee to give feedback, it’s all too easy to veer off into a ditch and come off as providing negative criticism. Read on to learn about three performance feedback landmines to steer clear of.
April 27, 2011 10:05 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Too many managers view employee training as a single day event, rather than an ongoing process. But for employees to retain everything they learn, managers have to dedicate more time than just a single event. Read on to learn more about what managers need to do to make training stick.
March 4, 2011 10:50 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
The best-conceived employee training course can still fail if it doesn’t engage the people taking it. One way to avoid that: Ask employees to teach others. Read on to learn why this technique is so effective.
January 19, 2011 10:30 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
In the last few years companies have been doing less formal employee training and more informal coaching. When managers learn to coach their employees, the payoff for companies can be huge. Read on to learn why the coaching style of management can benefit both managers and employees.
September 13, 2010 10:30 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
Training exercises aren’t a one-size-fits-all affair. It’s important to identify which type of training will have the most impact on what you’re trying to accomplish. To help you identify the right one for your situation, read on for a list of the main types of exercises.