Do you remember the nuclear accident at Chernobyl, back in 1986? You may remember that after the fire fighting, a sarcophagus was placed over the reactor to contain the radiation and stop it spreading. Did you also know that, thirty years on, a second, additional enclosure was needed? There was an increasing risk that the tomb would collapse and fail….
Am I this person? “I think Gill How is not the trainer suitable for our company. Her manner is too slow, I felt she is not interested in the topic herself. The session was extremely boring.” Or this person? “Gill is the best trainer I have ever seen. She is a good motivator. She is very patient, understanding and helps…
Cultural difference is everywhere. How can we spot it early and work with it, rather than trip over it at a later stage? For me, cultural difference starts with a feeling. The first moment when you notice that something is different. It can be like a jolt or a shock to the system, when you realise that it’s not what…
The test question asked “What is your favourite film or book”. After twenty seconds of countdown on the screen, I had two minutes to give my answer to the video link with no other other human contact except an inverse picture of me. This was my practice session for an autonomous video interview. It was part of a recruitment process…
Last month I went on a Microsoft Excel course, as part of upgrading my skills. It’s Powerpoint next. I have made a commitment to upgrade my software skills. Why? The products have changed since I last went on training, ahem, twenty years ago. I had become increasingly frustrated by continuously feeling on the back foot. I was irritated by having…
Sometimes attending a training course can be a little disappointing. It doesn’t quite meet your needs or hit the spot. It may be though, that your company or manager has asked you to attend. You may not perceive it as optional. How can you make it not a total waste of time and money? If you have reservations before you…
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