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More than ever, you need to get the most out of your training sessions. Mel
Ashworth looks at a few techniques. |
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When budgets are tight training can often fall to the bottom of the list
with fear that money spent will have a limited affect on business
performance.
As the recession starts to lift and business growth starts to blossom, it
is more important than ever to make sure that investment in skills development
makes a real difference to the bottom line.
Helen Ashton, head of L&D at Stratford-based First Class learning and development, is an ambassador for 'brain-friendly' learning and we wanted to pick her brain about what it really means and the benefits to business.
Scientific studies demonstrate that effective linking of the different systems of the brain during the learning process improves the transfer of knowledge into long term memory. Brain-friendly learning techniques are designed to maximise this advantage.
She says that "the main consideration is to make sure that workshops are designed with the learner as the main focus and to cater for the different ways individuals learn; that way you don't waste time and money training and retraining. We all need to take in information through our senses and for the majority, seeing, hearing and feeling are dominant and opportunities to use these senses should be built into materials, exercises and activities when designing any learning event."
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About Mel Ashworth
Mel Ashworth is partner and business development manager for First Class learning and development and has a background in strategic business development, human resources and training within the hospitality industry. She is chair of the South Warwickshire Personnel and Training Group and an active committee member for Coventry and Warwickshire CIPD.
About First Class - Learning and Development
First Class designs and facilitates learning and development to meet individuals’ differing learning styles. It has considerable experience developing the skills of individuals working within the services sectors. Since establishment in 1998, the business has built a reputation for high quality customised learning interventions that are fresh, up-to-date and memorable. It enjoys a growing client base of repeat customers and gains the majority of contracts through recommendations.First Class often works with organisations to promote a culture in which individuals and teams are focused towards the achievement of business objectives. We help them to understand their roles, enabling them to prioritise their efforts to maximise personal and business performance.
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Source: TrainingZone
