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The Cegos checklist for getting line managers more involved in training
European training survey shows emerging learning tools growing in popularity but not at the expense of traditional classroom-based techniques
The human touch remains more in important in training than ever. >> Classroom learning is still by far the most popular with coaching also on the rise. >> Serious games and mobile learning show significant signs of growth. >> Survey shows strong learner commitment towards training and its effectiveness. >> Growing gap between training and untrained risk company divisions but also provide opportunities for significant ROI in terms of increasing skills and motivation levels. >> Areas of concern include the decline in management and leadership training.
Francis Marshall looks into the drivers of technology-led learning
There is little doubt that the past few years have presented tremendous challenges for L&D. But, despite tight budgets, it is encouraging to see that employers are continuing to invest in training and are using a broad spectrum of innovative training tools to better engage with the rising population of tech-savvy Millennials.
Francis Marshall discusses the importance of 'business agility'
"Organisations, in order to function, need to encourage social exchanges and social learning due to faster rates of business and technological changes." George Siemens, Canadian theorist.
