Articles written by Joni Rose

Presenting effectively with PowerPoint requires graceful navigation. Slides are meant to be an aid and not the focal point of the presentation.

Apr 30, 2012 - Joni Rose

Learn some tips and tricks to help plan a conference that inspires learning and engages learners with innovative interactive techniques and technology.

Mar 31, 2012 - Joni Rose

To appeal to a training audience with varying skills levels and language abilities, it is important to write handouts and training manuals in plain English.

Feb 28, 2012 - Joni Rose

Designing training using electronic game design principles engages employees in learning using strategies that engage players in popular electronic games.

Jan 31, 2012 - Joni Rose

One method of training employees to improve team performance and teamwork is to use a personality indicator such as Myers-Briggs or True Colours.

Dec 31, 2011 - Joni Rose

Employees can work together on a project or process or as a unit or department. The corporate culture can influence whether they work as a group or a team.

Nov 29, 2011 - Joni Rose

This summary of Bloom's Taxonomy of learning outlines the classification of learning into the three domains: cognitive, affective and psychomotor.

Oct 31, 2011 - Joni Rose

Successful corporate training events require giving employee tools, acknowledging prior learning, recognizing completion and taking care of participants.

Sep 30, 2011 - Joni Rose

Training development and delivery is often something that is outsourced to training consultants. Finding and choosing a good consultant can be difficult.

Aug 31, 2011 - Joni Rose

If your commute takes more than 20 minutes each way, it can be a time management tool if you commute by public transit (train, ferry or bus).

Jul 30, 2011 - Joni Rose

Writing goal statements using the SMART (specific, measurable, agreed to, realistic and time phased) system ensures a goal can be communicated and achieved.

Jun 29, 2011 - Joni Rose

Learning style theory originated in the seventies. The model that is widely quoted today is the VAK model or Visual Audio Kinesthetic Model.

May 30, 2011 - Joni Rose

Many professionals are now creating home offices and working from home at least part time. Careful design of the home office space is important.

Feb 27, 2011 - Joni Rose

In an office without a recycling or green initiative, doing your part to be green at the office can influence others around you to be green as well.

Feb 27, 2011 - Joni Rose

Planning a large business meeting or event can take a tremendous amount of organization and preparation. Using a event planning checklist can help.

Feb 27, 2011 - Joni Rose

World-class performance does not rely on academic achievement or managing emotions. To perform at a very high level, deliberate practice is needed.

Jan 31, 2011 - Joni Rose

When determining the framework for a training program, it is important to consider the options possible to determine the best fit for the situation.

Jan 31, 2011 - Joni Rose

Donald L. Kirkpatrick defined four levels of training evaluation to show training value from the perspective of learners, supervisors and the organization.

Jan 30, 2011 - Joni Rose

Bruce Tuckman proposed a team development model in 1965 after observing group behavior and reviewing 50 studies on team formation to identify patterns.

Jan 24, 2011 - Joni Rose

Leadership training must include emerging topics such as global insecurity and stakeholder accountability, partnership building and customer loyalty.

Nov 30, 2010 - Joni Rose

Alternative learning strategies or methods can include techniques for learning that do not include an instructor leading the process.

Nov 30, 2010 - Joni Rose

Three common training design and delivery challenges that face training managers today are as non-traditional schedules, mergers, and training room access.

Nov 15, 2010 - Joni Rose

Performance management of employees is a skill new supervisors must develop in order to earn the trust and respect of their team.

Aug 31, 2010 - Joni Rose

With a tough economy, measuring the return on training investment or ROI as become more important to justify the added expenses of developing staff.

Aug 30, 2010 - Joni Rose

Preparation for mat leave includes announcing the pregnancy, preparing to train the replacement as well as preparing financially for less income.

Aug 2, 2010 - Joni Rose

The four quadrant time management technique helps to prioritize tasks, reduce stress and a feeling of overwhelm when faced with competing priorities.

Jul 1, 2010 - Joni Rose

Workplace function, ergonomics and company branding are factors to consider when designing a workspace to maximize flow, productivity and employee safety.

Jun 30, 2010 - Joni Rose

Managers need training on anti-discriminatory HR practices so they do not discriminate when hiring, promoting, coaching or terminating employees.

Jun 6, 2010 - Joni Rose

A progressive discipline process is a commonly used HR policy when there are issues with an employee's performance that can be corrected.

May 31, 2010 - Joni Rose

A well written progressive disciplinary policy helps to protect both the employee and the employer when correcting unacceptable employee performance.

May 31, 2010 - Joni Rose

Adults enjoy the variety of off site learning at a topic related location. Engage learners on a field trip by offering a new perspective on the topic.

Apr 30, 2010 - Joni Rose

Discovering unique new time management tools can be a great motivator to get better organized and take task and appointment management to a new level.

Apr 25, 2010 - Joni Rose

Internal interviews require just as much preparation as external interviews. However, there are some differences in the preparation required.

Mar 31, 2010 - Joni Rose

Conflicts between coworkers can be very stressful. Resolving a conflict with a coworker requires strong communication skills and a willingness to make things right.

Mar 30, 2010 - Joni Rose

The world of web based training is confusing! Online training is often used interchangeably with eLearning but most training experts will point out the difference.

Mar 29, 2010 - Joni Rose

If employee turnover is a concern, it is time to look at a solution that will reduce the HR workload and improve efficiencies.

Mar 27, 2010 - Joni Rose

Job duties and reporting structures change and evolve over time. It is a good idea to revisit job descriptions periodically to make sure they are up-to-date.

Feb 28, 2010 - Joni Rose

A job description is the document that outlines what an employee's job entails. The JD can form a guideline for the tasks and responsibilities that defines the job.

Feb 27, 2010 - Joni Rose

Employees can learn from Olympic athletes. Applying mental preparation techniques used to achieve gold medal performances can give corporations a competitive advantage.

Feb 22, 2010 - Joni Rose

A good course outline allows students to assess the course and clearly understand what is expected of them and how they will benefit from the instruction.

Jan 31, 2010 - Joni Rose

Working with a disorganized boss or colleague can be frustrating. Often their lack of organizational skills can impact the productivity of others.

Jan 30, 2010 - Joni Rose

Student drop out rates can be reduced if instructors pay attention and act preventively. Students that feel supported will stay engaged.

Dec 30, 2009 - Joni Rose

Creating a good learning environment to meet learners' needs involves adjusting classroom elements that within the instructors control.

Dec 28, 2009 - Joni Rose

Need a last minute gift idea for someone who works in an office or home office? Here are some gift suggestions to help office workers get organized.

Dec 20, 2009 - Joni Rose

Online or distance education is not for every learner. Learners that require highly structured timelines and face to face interaction find eLearning is not a fit.

Nov 29, 2009 - Joni Rose

eLearning or online training suits some learners but not all. Online learning requires learners that are highly motivated, goal oriented and disciplined.

Nov 25, 2009 - Joni Rose

Prior learning assessment is a method of recognizing skill building from a variety of tasks and experiences. Proving prior learning requires a record of the experience.

Nov 17, 2009 - Joni Rose

Being a good supervising manager requires leadership skills that go beyond being good technically at the work. Good leaders demonstrate strong soft skills.

Nov 5, 2009 - Joni Rose

A company org chart is a great tool used to help employees understand reporting relationships. There are standard org chart conventions to use when drawing an org chart.

Nov 2, 2009 - Joni Rose

When designing a new training initiative or program it is important to assess the needs of the learners in order to match the goal of the training with learner needs.

Oct 28, 2009 - Joni Rose