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Self-Managed Learning – Engage Or Die?
It’s no secret that most people find it difficult to self-learn. It is not easy. Regardless of this organisations increasingly expect you to do even more learning on your own; in your own time and often in addition to your normal daily workload. read more
‘Take an MBA, Miss Jones’ – Research Reveals The Changing Role Of The Modern Secretary
Modern secretaries are better educated and perform more high-level tasks than their predecessors yet many are undervalued, bullied and asked to perform inappropriate tasks, according to one of the UK’s most comprehensive studies of personal assistants. read more
Top 10 Ways To Waste Your Time In A Networking Group
Networking groups pay off handsomely in terms of referral business, so make the most of every single meeting and avoid wasting time—especially in the following ten ways. read more
Train Your Way To A More Motivated Workforce
Bernadette Parkinson, Company Development Manager for ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry, explains the benefits of continuing to invest in the workforce despite the downturn. read more
Management Training - Q&A
According to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 43% of employees are dissatisfied with the relationship they have with their manager. This staggering figure could be reduced by companies developing their managers both through development and support programmes as well as training when people reach management level. This would not only make a difference to business performance but also to staff retention rates. read more
'The Definitive Guide To Exhibiting' Launches In April - Series Of Regional Exhibitor Training Courses
“The Definitive Guide to Exhibiting” is a new nationwide series of regional training workshops which ensure all members of staff, from sales and marketing personnel to PR, admin and operations are trained appropriately in maximising their own and the organisations investment in events. read more
CMI Calls For Training Tax Credits To Tackle Recession
The Chartered Management Institute is calling on Government to tackle the recession by offering tax relief to businesses who provide training opportunities for staff. The CMI’s call is based on data, released today, showing employers want greater support from Government, with many looking for opportunities to develop skills amongst their existing employees. read more
Leadership And Management Training For Employers
If you employ between 5 and 249 people then grants are available to help all sectors develop their leadership and management skills. Through Train to Gain, which is part of the Learning and Skills Council, you can secure access to a grant of up to £1,000 to help develop the leadership and management skills within your business. read more
New Funding Available For Every UK SME To Spend On Leadership Training
Small and medium sized UK enterprises that have between 5 and 249 employees now have the opportunity to claim a £500 grant to spend on leadership development. read more
Claim Your £500 Leadership And Management Training Grant
The Leadership and Management Service commenced on 1st April 2008 is funded by the Learning and Skills Council. This Service is specifically aimed at supporting leaders and senior managers to enhance their business building and leadership skills with the aim of fostering business growth. read more
