Latest Blog Posts for Freelance and Corporate Trainers
Here you will find a range of posts on everything to do with training including personal, interpersonal, employee wellness and well-being, first-time managers, management, and leadership skills. Also guides and tips on training workshops and customizable training materials.
10 Benefits of Time Management in the Workplace
Read about the benefits of time management in the workplace. Why you should and how you can train your employees on time management skills and techniques.
Is it Worth Teaching Mindfulness in the Workplace?
How to Promote Mindfulness in the Workplace. What are the considerations and implications? Practical tips and advice on introducing mindfulness at work.
Writing for the Web Training Course Package for Trainers
Writing for the web training course package for trainers. Train your participants on how to write effective content for websites.
Starting a Home Business Training Course Materials
Starting a home business trainer’s package materials for teaching seminars and workshops in how to build a home business. Dealing with taxes, marketing etc.
Introduction to Qualitative Market Research Training Materials
Training course materials for trainers to teach introduction to qualitative market research methods. Useful for assessing training needs, marketing or other strategic business needs.
Access Audits & DDA Access Compliance Training
DDA compliance one-to-one online training course. Understanding DDA compliance legislation and accessibility issues.
Ice Breaker Games – Both Sides of the Fence Activity
Training game ‘Both Sides of the Fence’ to allow participants to compare contrasting arguments.
Table Topics Game – Icebreaker Activity
The ‘Table Topics’ ice breaker activity is a very easy one to organise as a trainer.
Virtual Teams Definition Activity
A simple activity to use when teaching virtual teams management.
‘What’s in Common’ – Training Games for Trainers
The ‘What’s in Common’ training game for trainers, really brings participants together and helps them connect.
Workshop Structure – Should I do a Half, Full or 2 Day Training Session?
What is the ideal length for a workshop when planning the structure for training you are giving?
Residential Training Courses or Non-Residential?
As a trainer, what are the benefits of organising a residential training course or workshop?
What’s in the Room – Free Team Building Activity
If you are holding a marketing training event, the ‘What’s in the room’ might be the perfect free training activity you need.
Turn the Sheet – Free Team Building & Ice Breaker Game
The ‘Turn the sheet’ team building ice-breaker can be adapted to make it easier or harder for participants.
“Who Am I” – Games for Management Training
The ‘Who Am I’ ice breaker is another easy and free training day activity you can use.
10 Challenges and Problems Faced by Corporate Trainers – What Can Go Wrong & Solutions
It is not always easy being an in-house trainer and there are some challenges. We provide some solutions…
Survival in the Arctic Team Building Game
The ‘Survival in the Arctic’ team building activity game is a favourite with many and easy to organise as a trainer.
Ice Breaker: The Follower and Avoider Game
The ‘Follower & Avoider’ ice breaker game is great for starting a training day and is one of our favourites.
Storytelling Activity – Ice Breaker
Another great free ice breaker is the story telling activity for corporate trainers to use. This is great for uniting the attendees.
What Is the Most Effective Classroom & Training Room Seating Plan
Planning the most effective classroom seating plan can make quite a difference to your corporate training days.
8 Tips for the Best Training Room Setup & Layout to Improve Learning
Getting a training room properly prepared can impact on the attendees learning. Learn more…
Teaching Disability Access Etiquette
Why is teaching disability access and accessibility in the workplace important? Find out more in this article.
Big Lottery Win – Icebreaker Activity for Corporate Training
Fun activity to help training participants to warm up and get to know each other.
How to Use Games & Activities in Corporate Training Workshops
Standing in front of the workshop or training session participants for hours on end can make for a somewhat…
Why You Could Benefit from DDA Access Audit Training
What is the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)? And why might you want to teach about it?
Dr Valeria Lo Iacono – Author Page
Qualifications, teaching experience, and educational expertise of Dr Valeria Lo Iacono and also her academic publications.
7 Quick Tips for Dealing with Office Politics as a Manager or Supervisor
Learn how to deal with negative office politics. Tips for managers to create open communication, gain respect, improve collaboration.