New Technology Adoption can be a tricky problem to solve, so it’s essential to understand the main drivers of success and failure so you can make informed decisions about how to use technology in your company. When launching new software or technology it’s important to consider your business goals, organizational readiness, and user experience before embarking on your new technology launch.
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For the 10th consecutive year, TrainingFolks has been chosen by Training Industry for their Training Outsourcing Companies Watch List.
As the most trusted source for information on the business of learning, Training Industry prepares this annual list to highlight the best providers of training services and technologies in the market.
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When learning leaders are presented with the task of developing a new training program, the first step is a needs assessment. This assessment helps to identify the business objective of the training and the knowledge and/or skills gap it is addressing. A question that is asked early on in the process is whether the new program can be covered by off-the-shelf training or if custom training is the better choice.
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Have you ever sat in a training course and wondered why you were even there? The content was not engaging, the subject matter was not relevant to your industry, and the examples had nothing to do with your position. Chances are you retained little of the material presented and it did not have a long-term, positive impact on your job performance.
When implementing training in your organization, you can develop a customized training program or purchase an off-the-shelf course. But how do you choose? The best type of training depends on the needs of the organization and the target audience.
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Which sounds more like a post meeting comment in your organization?
“That was a great meeting everyone-we’re making a lot of progress from these weeklies.”
“Well there’s an hour of my day I’m never getting back. Why do we have these weekly meetings anyways?”
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Cross-cultural communication is defined as the field of study that looks at how people from differing cultural backgrounds communicate, in similar and diverse ways among themselves, and how they work to communicate across cultures.
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It seems self explanatory. An effective work ethics policy and training program ensures that employees are more aware of their actions and the implications of each action on the business.
Written by Nisha Amin, Director of Marketing, TrainingFolks
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Implementing important change initiatives can make even the seasoned change professional shudder, and often times training is involved too late in the process or becomes a mere after thought. Many learning leaders question how their companies can be more effective throughout the transformation process, particularly when managing training for change initiatives. This infographic will reveal the facts and best practices of implementing and supporting training for important change initiatives brought to you by some of our top training consutants. Reveal training solutions for your organization:
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Many companies used to consider the supply chain management operations a necessary cost of doing business and not a key driver of financial results. In today’s increasingly global economy, it’s becoming increasingly common for businesses to use international suppliers. This adds to the already difficult execution process. The importance of a top-notch supply chain management operation is evident and bottom-line performance has been shown to directly link to the effectiveness of the supply chain management. Many Fortune 500 organizations utilize instructional design firms to add value by supplying subject matter expertise and a variety of learning methodologies including Virtual Instructor-Led Trainers (vILT) to streamline their current supply chain operations.
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When it comes to building employee engagement, success and satisfaction onboarding is a crucial piece of the puzzle. Our research has shown that there is a clear correlation between effective onboarding and improvements in employee performance and reductions in turnover. Creating a robust onboarding program can be daunting and you may find you need to enroll the help of highly experienced training consultants. A review of our best practices suggests the following activities as a foundation for managers as they embark on the journey of creating an effective onboarding program for their employees.
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