May 7, 2010 by JoAnn Corley  


If you a really interested in your own development and growth, in the growth and development in the people you lead then you’ll want to read on.
As companies continue to invest in the training of their employees there still seems to be some key elements missing to insure there is a meaningful return on investment. [...]

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November 23, 2009 by JoAnn Corley  


Is Coaching the Next New Form of Employee and Management Training?
The Answer is YES! – Call It C.I.T. and… it’s a refreshing alternative to management training seminars.
In fact, more and more companies are putting corporate coaches on retainer.
You know corporate coaching has been around for a long time, mostly confined to the context of executive [...]

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November 3, 2009 by JoAnn Corley  


As updated news on the state of the incoming work force is reported, it will cause decision makers to update their thinking and strategy regarding employee training and development. I suspect corporate training will take on more meaning and a greater role as we move forward.  Why?
Consider recent statistics regarding alarming educational trends impacting the [...]

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September 1, 2009 by JoAnn Corley  


I’m sure in reading this title, some of you may be thinking…wow, that’s a bit harsh! Well, so be it if it communicates a critical point that will help others.
I was conducting a management training seminar last week in the Carolinas that dealt with unacceptable employee behavior. I had the opportunity to have a [...]

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January 27, 2009 by JoAnn Corley  


Effective Employee Training – Using the 4 Principles of Adult Learning
Ever wondered what it takes to effectively help adults learn and translate what they’ve learned into meaningful behavior? It’s been said many times that kids learn quicker and easier than adults and in my experience I’ve seen that to be true.  They are sponges, absorbing [...]

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January 27, 2009 by JoAnn Corley  


As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’ve had the great privilege of traveling all over North America conducting workshops for corporate trainers.  That has given me a wonderful opportunity to discover the reality of training within a diverse group of organizational entities ranging from the armed forces to a small business.
One common element of employee [...]

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