In the business world, SMEs and team managers have truly packed calendars and are faced with a constant lack of time. And on top of their day-to-day jobs, which are rather demanding, they’re often tasked with training other employees. Given that they usually don’t have a training background, designing and running training sessions and figuring out how to measure the success of their training eat up a lot of their time, yet many of these training sessions fall short when it comes to engagement and effectiveness. Plus, all this prep keeps them away from their job-specific tasks, which provide value…
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How important is delegation? Picture a bustling professional kitchen preparing multiple complex dishes simultaneously. Now imagine the head chef insists on preparing and cooking everything by themselves. What happens? The overwhelmed chef ends up sacrificing speed or quality to get orders out. And you end up with unhappy customers and a stressed-out chef. Now imagine what happens when the chef delegates. The kitchen operates like a well-oiled machine. Each team member contributes their skills and expertise to create culinary masterpieces. The takeaway? Knowing how to delegate tasks effectively is crucial to success. Why delegating can be so challenging No one…
“The Moment You Realized Your Workplace Was TOXIC” became a viral series of TikTok videos, with hundreds of users sharing their own stories and experiences of toxic workplaces. In fact, the hashtag #toxicworkplace on TikTok has collected more than 490M views and is used in millions of videos worldwide. These numbers prove that many people experience toxicity at their workplace, no matter the industry or location. Fortunately, in 2023, people are more “toxic aware,” according to The Muse. They recognize unhealthy patterns, believe they deserve better, and by pursue change for themselves and others. And this is why people are…
Employee recognition is not just a one-off bonus or a congratulatory message on Slack. It’s about creating a culture that shows employees you recognize and appreciate their efforts. Regularly. Meet Jack, an account manager for a marketing firm. Jack is one of the top performers in his department. But despite consistently exceeding his targets, he’s never received any recognition or praise for his hard work. With no feedback, Jack starts feeling demotivated and begins looking for new job opportunities. If he leaves, the company will experience a drop in productivity and added costs of recruiting, hiring, and training a new…
Nothing happens by chance in sales. No matter the industry they’re working in, salespeople need to be prepared for every possible scenario if they want to win over customers and close more deals. Fortunately, there are specific techniques they can use. Sales methodologies are proven approaches for identifying and solving problems. As a result, they enable sales reps to perform to the best of their ability. But for them to be effective, it’s essential your sales teams fully understand and adopt them. Let’s see in detail the most prominent sales methodologies you should include in your sales team’s training program.…
Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) are technology experts who possess an unwavering passion for sharing their knowledge within the community. They consistently stay at the forefront of the industry, constantly seeking out new and exciting technologies. With their extensive understanding of Microsoft products and services, MVPs possess the remarkable ability to integrate diverse platforms, products, and solutions in order to tackle real-world challenges. If you wish to explore the Microsoft MVP Award and locate MVPs, please visit the official website: https://mvp.microsoft.com/. Prior to the official announcement of Microsoft Fabric at Build 2023, MVPs were given the opportunity to acquaint themselves…
On May 23, 2023, Microsoft Introduces Microsoft Fabric: A Comprehensive Data Integration Solution. Microsoft unveiled Microsoft Fabric, an all-encompassing data integration solution powered by Data Factory, Synapse, and Power BI, offering a wide range of data engineering, data warehousing, data science, real-time analytics, and business intelligence (BI) capabilities. These services are hosted on a lake-centric SaaS solution, providing a unified experience for users. To streamline administration across all these experiences, Microsoft has consolidated tenant and capacity level administration into the Fabric Admin portal, formerly known as the Power BI admin portal. As part of this transition, effective from June…
Performance reviews are often met with mixed feelings, from anxiety to dread. But they don’t have to be that way. In fact, if done well, they can be a powerful part of an effective employee evaluation system. In this article, we’ll talk about why performance reviews are sometimes less than helpful. We’ll then explore ways to approach them so they benefit your employees and your company. We’ll also share an employee performance review template to help you make sure you’re on the right track. What’s wrong with performance reviews? Before we dive into what makes a good employee performance review…
Learner engagement is key to a healthy course completion rate. Different factors influence this. Course relevance, content and design, interactivity, motivation, and accessibility all play a part. Before you can draw on any of these, you need to set the tone for the right mindset. Here’s where your training portal homepage comes in. The gateway to all of your learning resources, your training portal plays a big part in your employees’ ongoing relationship with their development program. But it’s the homepage where that relationship first begins. It’s where learners form their initial impressions of what’s to follow. And, by influencing…
“See John over there? He’s been with us for almost five years and is a great customer service agent. Grab a chair, sit next to him for the rest of his shift, and ask any questions you have at the end of the day.” This is job shadowing, in short. But is it effective job shadowing? Not necessarily. Job shadowing is successful only when implemented correctly. That being said, job shadowing isn’t about your new hires following around their seasoned colleagues in their day-to-day without a clear goal or a structured on-the-job training plan. Job shadowing demands careful planning and…