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Change management as a basis for accelerating skills development

By Kim Kemp, CEO of Pure Innovation

Skills development and training is still high on the corporate agenda and today, in general, a lot of organisations invest quite heavily in the training of their employees.

However, whilst companies might have ticked all the boxes when it comes to training, the big issues are still about how do they ensure that what their employees have learned is applied in the workplace and importantly, will these skills show some longevity?

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The good, the bad and the ugly

By Dr. Anita Craig

It is not easy to select the ‘best fit’ between what your company needs, and the trainers and/or courses on offer. As a rough and ready guide, every available option will be good enough for something or someone’s needs; the question is, is it the best choice for you or your organization? A great deal of time and other resources (including the goodwill of staff) are wasted on misdirected interventions.

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ROI of training

By Dr Malcolm A Birkin from the Sandton Consulting Group (Pty) Ltd

In a downturn we need to look at expenditure to make very certain that we receive good value for what we spend.

This is especially important when we look at training costs, because good training is expensive and we have be very certain that we achieve a return that is well in excess of our costs.

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ROI from training, global best practice and adding significantly to the bottom line
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In a downturn we need to look at expenditure to make very certain that we receive good value for what we spend. This is especially important when we look at training costs, because good training is expensive and we have be very certain that we achieve a return that is well in excess of our costs.

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SA will have adequate accommodation in 2010
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Soccer fanatics visiting South Africa next year for the FIFA World Cup can rest assured that they will have adequate accommodation.

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King’s Cross Central achieves training seal of approval
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London Mayor Boris Johnson recently witnessed King Cross Central’s National Skills Academy for Construction seal of approval. The award commended the scheme as a centre of excellence for construction skills and training.

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Corporate training grounds for future leaders
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Many of today’s top executives are the products of internal leadership programmes that they have enjoyed in other companies during the course of their careers. And managers who have undergone leadership training in companies with a real interest in leadership development are considered to be amongst the most sought-after gems of the corporate world.

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Can skills development practitioners survive without research?
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Research ....... no thanks. If you think research is only conducted by old absent-minded professors who look like Einstein with a pipe in the mouth, then think again.

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The good, the bad and the ugly of training
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It is not easy to select the ‘best fit’ between what your company needs, and the trainers and/or the courses on offer. As a rough and ready guide, every available option will be good enough for something or someone’s needs; the question is, is it the best choice for you or your organization?

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Creative training can make the customer king again
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Demand for customer service training globally is on the increase, with all types of organisations focusing now on how they can improve interaction with the public. A study by US consultancy Novations Group in 2008 confirms this trend, revealing that demand for customer relations training is growing, with 64% of HR managers questioned in the US reporting a rise.

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Corporate training essential for team building E-mail
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Most companies rely on their management and corporate teams to set goals, accomplish tasks, and find direction for the company. Without a strong and well trained management team a company doesn't stand a chance in any competitive market.

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