In the Aged Care industry, broken cultures break people
Australia's Aged Care industry has normalised toxic workplace culture. We would be remiss in thinking that the Royal Commission will solve the problem.
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03, 2019
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10, 2018
This is why resilience is needed in Australian workplaces
What does resilience mean to you and why do we need it in Australian workplaces? I want you to put yourself in a scenario before we get started. Our scenario starts on Sunday evening. Sitting back to relax with Netflix, you find yourself unable properly to follow the story. You can feel Monday stealing your [...]
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12, 2017
Transformation is about people, not technology
Transformation has been a buzzword for a few years now. Much of the time we see it applied to digital and technology. The idea of ‘digital transformation’ has almost become synonymous with ‘digital disruption’. But what if I were to tell you that just bringing in your fancy, new tech is a waste of time [...]
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02, 2016
Why a Qualification in Training and Assessment isn’t necessary
Training and Assessment is a necessary function in all workplaces. Firstly let me start by stating that if you are working as a trainer or assessor for an RTO (Registered Training Organisation) then this post is not targeted at you. RTO trainers and assessors need the Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (known as the [...]
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02, 2016
The top 10 techniques for Workplace Learning
What workplace learning techniques do you prefer? This question was asked during a recent survey. The top 10 answers showed that most people prefer: practical, hands on methods working in groups an interactive environment opportunities to experiment learning from mistakes problem-solving activities a clear why (benefit & purpose) humour & fun a relaxed environment an engaging presenter Research [...]
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08, 2015
Why Training x Design might not be the right training provider for you
Is Training x Design the right training provider for you? If you’re looking for training that checks boxes – we’re not for you. If the primary reason for training is to fulfil a contractual obligations to your clients, suppliers or industry bodies, to complete compliance or any other reason that culminates in ticking a box [...]
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07, 2015
Trainers, do people believe you?
What makes a trainer credible? What sets apart one specific presenter as different to the others? Why can we be transfixed on one person, nodding our heads in agreement with every point raised and have a skeptical eye on another? At work it seems we get bombarded with many different people "presenting" themselves; their views, [...]
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06, 2015
The Secret of Measuring Training Outcomes
What's the secret of measuring training outcomes? How do you do it? I read a comment yesterday in response to an article about the importance of measuring the impact that training has on the business. The comment was about why the article didn't share the metrics that should be used when measuring training outcomes. This [...]
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11, 2014
Merry Christmas from Training x Design 2014
What a year 2014 has been for Training x Design. This year we traveled all over Australia to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Bathurst, Melbourne, Minlaton, Burra and Adelaide of course. We've met many people and changed many hearts and minds along the way. Here's an overview We're already gearing up for an even better 2015. [...]
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10, 2014
Train the Trainer – Feedback from a client
Training x Design has been delivering Train the Trainer programs since 2004 in a variety of different formats. Ranging from the nationally recognised qualification "Certificate IV in Training & Assessment" to customised in-house courses designed for the specific workplace. One of the greatest pleasures of our job is helping people to deliver more effective training, [...]
