First Posted: January 31, 2019 | Updated: 2025 How many times have we heard people say, “I want it now” or “I need it fast”? In today’s fast-paced world, instant access to information has become an expectation rather than a luxury. Whether it’s on-demand transportation, same-day deliveries, or real-time search results, people naturally gravitate toward solutions that offer speed and convenience. Technology has reshaped industries, making services faster and more accessible th

AI isn’t a futuristic concept—it’s already shaping the way we work, live, and learn. From Siri and Google Assistant to AI-powered navigation and personalised Netflix recommendations, AI is everywhere. But beyond convenience, AI is revolutionising education, making learning more engaging, accessible, and tailored to individual needs. Here’s how AI is transforming learning and why it will make education more effective than ever before. 1. Personalised Learning: AI Adapts to You

📅 First posted: December 24, 2018 | Updated for 2025 Introduction: AI-Powered Learning at Work Walter is no ordinary chatbot. Designed to train, support, and upskill busy professionals, Walter acts as an AI-powered learning assistant, making workplace training smarter, faster, and more engaging. But how does an AI chatbot enhance corporate training? Imagine this: Walter: “Do your customers shout at you?”Julie (customer service rep): “Yes.”Walter: “Do you feel like shouting

Digital transformation. It’s a trending phrase that has appeared on the agendas of boardrooms everywhere, but anxieties about how it works or what it means for the organisation are still crippling businesses into inaction with many struggling to even say what they are failing to do. The truth is that real digital transformation isn’t about getting your company to use a specific set of new technology . It is about your business’s ability to react and successfully utilise new

As the holiday season looms and B2B businesses start to experience a slowdown, more and more of us are starting to feel less motivated to go to work. Family commitments, vacations and Christmas shopping hover on our minds more than the pile of work at our work desks. In fact, research has shown that Christmas is the most stressful month for employees and reduces productivity at work. It is also a reason why companies cut back on training and development initiatives towards th

First Posted: October 22, 2018 “Formal education is a walk through the zoo, informal learning is a walk through the savannah” - Dr Stephen W Hart, The Workplace Change Project Corporate learning? It's all about driving change and boosting employee performance. But in today's digital age, where social media and mobile devices rule, the way we teach and learn is constantly changing. Companies have to make sure whether they go formal or informal, their training nails it. Let's n

On the way to work, you listen to a podcast from your CEO. At the production facility, you open up a video on the company’s tablet to watch an assembly process. In the office lounge, you scan a QR code to read about the latest developments in your industry. The world is a busy place and our time continues to become more scarce. This is especially true for working professionals who are often inundated with mounds of information and data that require fixes. Learning has tradit

Learning doesn't end just because formal education did As we don our corporate outfit and polished shoes for work, we are preparing ourselves to learn all over again. It seems that the knowledge and skills we have gathered from our days of formal education are insufficient for us to remain relevant in the real world. Learning is not exclusively for new hires. An employee may have to undergo training and development in circumstances where he/she is required to fill the gaps

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations must continuously adapt to stay competitive. A learning organisation fosters an environment where continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and adaptability are ingrained in its culture. Drawing from extensive research and industry expertise, here are the five key features that define a successful learning organisation. 1. Continuous Learning Culture A cornerstone of any learning organisation is a culture that pr

According to a research by CompTIA, 58% of employees said that professional development contributes to job satisfaction and this percentage grew even higher for Generation X and Millennials employees. In a world that is ever-changing, on-going learning is no longer optional but a necessity. As a manager, how can you get your employees to love training? Here are 7 ways to get started: 1.Choose the right format Most of us, at some point of time, have been to workshops or trai

Learning is an important aspect of any training programme. However, equally important is encouraging your employees to use what they have learnt and apply to their jobs. A 24X7 Learning survey revealed that only 12% of learners say they apply the skills from the training they receive to their job. For transfer of learning to happen, there is a need to have a supportive climate for transfer, managerial support, opportunity to apply new knowledge, peer support and technologica

First Posted: September 4, 2017 Employee development is critical for both the employee and organisation’s growth. Creating an individual learning plan will boost your job performance using a structured approach. Here are the 5 steps to developing an individual learning plan. 1. Develop learning goals An individual learning plan may achieve one or several learning goals. Examples of such goals may be to develop or enhance capabilities in the current role or to plan for car

Employee development was traditionally thought of to be merely a job function of the human resources department. The role of training and development has broadened beyond the design of training programmes for employees. Businesses today compete in the global marketplace and there is increased diversity in the workforce. Companies need employees who are motivated and productive and has the ability to learn new skills to cope with changing consumer demands and business needs. R