You may have realised by now that I am interested in the quality and professionalism of the vocational education and training (VET) community. That is why I write these blogs and undertake the work I do. Recently I found some research undertaken by Hugh Guthrie, NCVER in relation to the quality of trainers, assessors and RTO staff. It is interesting reading. A summary of his findings are…
There… but not really there
August 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
James Adonis writes…Forget about absenteeism. There’s a bigger issue infecting workplaces and it’s called ‘presenteeism’. It’s when employees are on site but mentally absent. In defiance of their coughs and colds, they turn up to work thinking they’re doing the right thing. But they’re not. There are three main causes spreading the plague of presenteeism. «Read More»
Feedback; positive or negative is valued
July 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I was recently talking to someone about feedback and how so many people try hard to NOT receive it….I found this mind boggling as I LOVE feedback; positive or negative.
Feedback to me is letting me know if I am on track. When I have managed businesses I love people coming and talking to me to «Read More»
How Public Speaking can improve your communication skills
February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Here is an article I read recently and believe it is very useful for Trainers; I hope you think so too.
How To Make An Impact Public speaking
How To Make An Impact Public speaking is very much about improving our communication skills, for when we know how to communicate effectively (to one person or to an «Read More»
“In the next 90 days you could be running your own RTO and more than double the size of your business.