How to stay motivated to develop yourself
You know what they say, if you want something done properly, do it yourself. This is also true when it comes to your personal growth trajectory – no one’s going to focus on your learning and development, or think it’s as important, as you will. So, what are you waiting for? Here’s how to maintain […]
Your managers need to learn new skills – fast
Since the pandemic, we’ve seen a huge shift to digital learning. But it’s not just your employees that need to focus on their personal development, it’s your managers too. Very different skills are now being demanded from managers at an accelerated pace – especially if they want to stay one step ahead of the game. […]
Help, another network event!
At SkillsTown, we believe that you get better at what you do when you enjoy it. So, how do you create your dream job so that you enjoy going to work every day and get the best out of yourself? Here are our top tips. Tip 1: Make sure you are well prepared Good preparation […]
Top tips when making a podcast
There are many reasons why recording podcasts is a good idea. One of these is the accessibility – podcasts are easy to listen to during daily tasks. A second reason is that your message gets full focus and attention, since you are literally ‘in the ear’ of the listener. Here are our five top tips […]
Three reasons why it’s good to fail
Although we all prefer to avoid failure, you can only learn something or gain experience, by doing it often, failing in the process, and trying again. Here’s how failure actually helps you get further in life. 1: Failure can grow your talent Psychologist Carol Dweck of Stanford University has been researching learning, performance, and the […]
Three ways to share knowledge online
Your employees increasingly need relevant and reliable knowledge and learning material to develop professionally. But how do you offer this and make sure that your target group has easy access to it? With SkillsTown, you can share knowledge effectively and efficiently for everyone in your organisation through a personalised online platform. Training can be followed […]
Reboarding do’s and don’ts
When a fairly large change has taken place within an organisation – such as the move to remote working during the pandemic – it’s very possible that employees need a ‘reset’ to get their priorities and motivation back on track. Reboarding is a great way to do this, keeping staff involved in any new changes […]
What is your bucket list for happiness at work?
We are busy with our work for a very large part of our lives, so it’s imperative that it makes us happy. In fact, we believe that being content has everything to do with having a happy work life, and while some factors may be influenced by your employer, the choice ultimately lies with you. […]
Five tips for effective learning
Learning is necessary for your self-development, and for your growth within your company. At the same time, it’s also important for the growth of your organisation itself. But learning is difficult and time always in short supply. You might be watching the odd webinar here and there, but are you getting anything out of it? […]
Six tips to stay in touch with work-from-home colleagues
While working from home has many benefits, one of the most frequently heard disadvantages is the lack of contact with colleagues. This can greatly amplify feelings of isolation, so it’s important to make sure you’re actively staying connected with the people in your team. In this article we share six tips to help you keep […]
