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Practical articles on training, coaching and building teams that keep learning. Written from 21 years in the training room.

Using LEGO® Serious Play® in L&D: An Underutilized Way To Boost Employee Motivation & Efficacy
Discover how LEGO® Serious Play® transforms Learning & Development (L&D)—boosting employee motivation, engagement, and retention for lasting business…

Boost Your Negotiation Skills with AI: A Practical Guide for Business Owners
Discover how HR professionals can use AI to prepare, practice, and get feedback on negotiations. Learn practical strategies to improve confidence,…

Building L&D Programs for the Southeast Asian Workforce: What HR Needs to Know
Learn how to design effective L&D programs tailored for Southeast Asia. Discover strategies for upskilling, engagement, DISC profiles, and…

What’s Culture’s Role in Negotiation? A Guide for Globally-Minded HR Professionals
Discover how culture influences negotiation styles and learn key strategies to navigate cross-cultural deals with confidence as an HR or business…

Why Does Learning Go To Waste? 5 Ways HR Managers Can Ensure Lasting Skill Development For Their Teams
Want to make learning stick? Discover 5 proven strategies to turn knowledge into action, avoid common mistakes, and master new skills faster.

How to Improve Workplace Motivation: 6 Essential Strategies for Employees & Managers
Boost workplace motivation with these 6 proven strategies. Discover key tips for employees and managers to create a more engaged and motivated team.

The Art of Workplace Negotiation: What 7 Skills Do Employees & Managers Need For Effective Negotiation?
Want to master workplace negotiation? Learn 7 essential skills from navigating salary discussions, conflict resolution, and strategic decision-making…

Everything You Need To Know About Time Management + 6 Tips To Help!
Struggling with productivity and procrastination? Discover everything about time management—its importance, benefits, expert tips, and tools to help…

Creating Cultures Of Teamwork In The Workplace: A Guide for HR Managers in Asia
Learn how HR managers in Asia can enhance teamwork, boost productivity, and create a culture of collaboration with practical tips and proven…

Boost Team Performance with Lego© Serious Play©: A Creative Approach for HR Leaders in Asia
Discover the power of Lego Serious Play (LSP) in the workplace. Learn how this hands-on facilitation method fosters creativity, improves…

How Do You Understand Trainee Needs & Start Building Great Training Content?
Discover how to build great training content by understanding trainee needs, learning styles, and skill levels. Improve workplace success with…

Facilitation Tips To Help You Start Running Great Training Sessions
Learn how to facilitate great training sessions with practical tips on engaging trainees, creating tailored agendas, and balancing theory with…

All About Training Strategy & Why You Need To Connect It To Your Company’s Strategy
If you training strategy and company strategy aren't aligned, many workplace issues arise. Learn about how to connect the two strategies for more…

How Can A Skills Development Facilitator Help You Create A Training Strategy?
A training strategy can help you align your company's vision with day to day operations. Find out how a skills development facilitator can help you…

All About The DISC Test: How Can Your Company Benefit From Them?
A DISC test is a tool that measures personality. In the workplace, this is valuable as a way to understand yourself and your colleagues. Learn about…

A-Z On Professional Skills: What Are They & Why Do They Matter?
Professional skills are one of the best ways to make sure you and your company are ahead of the curve. Read this post to learn about soft skills and…

Performance Coaching: What Is It & Why Is It Essential For Success In The Workplace?
Performance coaching is a way to help workers achieve workplace goals. In this post, learn about how I like to performance coach to ensure business…

What’s A DISC Test & How Can They Take Your Business To The Next Level?
A DiSC test is a great way to fast-track success amongst a business made up of differing personalities. Read on to find out more about DiSC tests and…

Why Do Companies In Singapore Need To Train The Trainer?
Train the trainer is one of the best ways to upskill employees. Through a mix of training sessions and workshops, train the trainer can take your…

What’s Change Management & How Can Companies in South East Asia Benefit?
In a world that seems to change on a daily basis, change management is one of the best ways to stay ahead of the game. Learn about change management…

What’s Leadership & Development And How Can Your Business Benefit From It?
Leadership & development programs are some of the best ways to improve your business. From improving employee retention to boosting business…

What’s Performance Coaching & How Can Companies In Vietnam Benefit From It?
Performance coaching is one of the best ways to improve your business, but there's not enough information about it. In this article, find out all…

How Can Leadership & Development Boost Your Business In Vietnam?
Leaders are crucial to the workplace but there's not enough information about how to effectively lead. Find out how leadership & development programs…

What’s The Deal With Sales Training & How Do You Teach It?
Sales are crucial for company success, and yet no one emphasises teaching how to sell. This is why you need sales training, and this article has got…

Why You Need To Train The Trainer For Continued Business Success
What if there was a way to continually develop workplace skills? Known as train the trainer, these programs help you understand and retain learning…

What’s Train The Trainer And Why’s It Such A Big Deal?
Ever wondered how to upskill as a professional in the workplace? Train the trainer programs are one of the best ways to do this--Find out how…

What Does A Skills Development Facilitator Do And Why Should You Care?
While upskilling is crucial for success in the workplace, no one tells you how to do it. That's why a skills development facilitator is so…

What’s A Skills Development Facilitator And Why Are They Important?
There's no better way to take your business to the next level than with a skills development facilitator. Find out everything about facilitators and…

NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming): What Is It And How Can It Help Your Business?
Discover the power of NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) & its impact on business success. Unlock its potential to transform your business strategy

How Can Neuro-linguistic Programming Help You Coach A Business To New Heights?
What's neuro-linguistic programming, anyways? Learn all about this missing ingredient that can help take your business to new heights.

What Is Sales Training And Why Is It Crucial For Company Growth?
Want to learn how effective sales strategies can drive success in your business? Uncover the importance of sales training for company growth.

Sales Training: Why Is It Important And Why Do Foreign Company Owners In Vietnam Need It?
Looking to elevate your sales strategy? Explore the vital role of sales training and its necessity for foreign company owners in Vietnam.

On negotiation
Yesterday I did a short session on different negotiating styles. As I was conducting my session, I found that there are a plenty challenges many…

Using personal development plans as the basis for learning
Looking at my last 3 years working as a Learning and Development specialist, trainer and coach here in Vietnam, I am happy to see the amount of…
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