by Beryl Oldham | Apr 29, 2023 | Learning and Development, Needs Assessment, Performance Consulting
Ensuring training is effective is a key part of any learning and development professional’s work. However, this can be easier said than done if you are viewed as an ‘order taker’ by senior staff. People in senior roles may not be accustomed – or have allowed time for...[Read More]
by Beryl Oldham | Nov 15, 2021 | Instructional Design, Learning and Development, Learning Design, Performance Consulting
The solution to workplace training challenges might seem simple – an employee is struggling, so they need more training. Easy, right? Jackie has been shown so many times and still doesn’t get it! She needs some training. Anahera is just not motivated anymore! She...[Read More]
by Beryl Oldham | Jun 14, 2020 | Learning and Development, Learning Design, Needs Assessment, Performance Consulting
A recent conversation with our candidate manager Nic Peacocke gave me a lot to think about after she explained how she found it necessary to take each of her children’s needs into consideration when providing homeschooling during the lockdown. All their routines had...[Read More]
by Beryl Oldham | Feb 10, 2020 | Learning and Development, Organisational Development, Organisational Excellence, Performance Consulting, Performance Management
2020 started with some surprises. The first was the lack of a summer lull: we found ourselves taking calls from an unusually large number of people at the start of the year, all of whom wanted our help finding new roles in L&D. The second surprise was the...[Read More]
by Beryl Oldham | Jul 25, 2019 | Human Resources, Learning and Development, Needs Assessment, Organisational Development, Performance Consulting, Return on Investment
What data can be used to evaluate a project’s value? It’s a commonly-asked question and one that world-leading ROI (Return on Investment) expert, Dr Jack Phillips, covered in his recent NZ ROI Certification workshop. We recently had the pleasure and privilege of...[Read More]
by Beryl Oldham | Jan 26, 2019 | Instructional Design, Learning and Development, Learning Design, Needs Assessment, Performance Consulting
What does great learning design look like to you? The answer will depend on your learners and the tools you use, but it probably features engaging content that changes behaviour in the way that you planned. It looks professional and doesn’t blow the budget, and it...[Read More]
