Sales training is one of the most overlooked areas of learning and development. Other than initial product training and the occasional review session, we have a tendency to just simply get on with our work. Time away from selling means less
Experiential learning: I’m no expert… but I could be!
Over the last few years people have become obsessed with being the best that they can be. Whether it is fitness, or in the workplace, appearing to succeed is everything. We live in a snapshot culture, pertaining perfection to image or videos
5 important aspects of the apprenticeship levy
The apprenticeship levy will come into effect from April 2017. With 40% of firms saying they’re unsure about the levy, we thought it would be worth sharing a round-up of the facts. The apprenticeship levy will offer individuals the chance to
How to nourish your learning smoothie
So all this ‘new year, new me’ talk has been circulating and it looks like a majority of people have already given up on their resolutions. With this in mind, I think it’s a good time to focus on a
5 common sales challenges video can overcome
Coaching is crucial in order to get the most out of a sales team. I would argue that it’s the most important aspect of a sales manager’s job. However, sales is a demanding profession, managers are often stretched thin and
The problem with formality: making L&D social
How many times have you had to watch a learning video and found yourself switching off? Or found your mind wandering whilst sitting in a workshop, a lecture or even (small gasp) a meeting designed to teach you a new skill? And,
The future of sales training
Revolutionising sales training Accordance VAT have been using iConnect to revolutionize the way training is delivered to their sales force, considerably increasing revenue and efficiency. “We’ve increased our revenue by 24% on the same period last year” Lucy Franklin, Sales Director
3 key features of a successful learning organisation
Just because you may not be taking part in formal education or training, it doesn’t mean you’re not learning. In fact, informal workplace learning is actually far more effective, which is why so many companies are looking to develop as
Why is culture vital for successful change management?
Culture does not change because we desire to change it. Culture changes when the organization is transformed – the culture reflects the realities of people working together every day – Frances Hesselbein The world around us is always changing. Constant
Current ed-tech: ineffective squared?
Many organisations have invested heavily in learning technologies. It’s been the common approach to try and keep up with the diverse learning needs of staff in complex distributed organisations. What can learning technologies achieve alone? But, just as Amazon™ hasn’t