Wikipedia states – ‘A Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is a review of learning and development needs within an organisation. It considers the knowledge, skill and behaviours that people need and how to develop them effectively.’ Commonly doing a Training Needs Analysis can be a long and complex process involving hundreds of performance appraisals; they can be major undertakings and take several months to […]
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TNA’s are they worth the hassle?
A word from our Managing Director – Karen Winfield Each year I have a motto that serves me personally and professionally and this year my motto is ‘Be Better’ I have my mum to thank for this one – we were discussing over the break what I wanted to achieve in 2020 and my focus […]
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Be Better in 2021
PD Training’s Managing Director, Karen Winfield, was recently interviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald regarding the concept of Active Listening. See the Article reproduced below: “People often tell Barbara Clifford that she’s a wonderful listener. “They’ll say, ‘Wow, I can’t believe you remembered that,’ or ‘I can’t believe you remembered everybody’s name in the room’,” […]
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Active Listening is a Pivotal Skill Everyone Should and Can Develop
Implementing new systems or software can be very challenging for many staff members. Many individuals do not accept change well, especially if they are long-term staff members who are used to things being done in a specific way. New system implementations can be stressful as well as having a negative impact on staff productivity and […]
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Corporate Training Strategy for New System Implementations and Roll-Outs
Many organisations are now experiencing the “new normal”, with a large portion of staff working either remotely from home or in smaller satellite offices, while some essential staff are coming into work in the primary CBD office. We have many clients who are making the shift to support training remote workers virtually, while some essential […]
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Hybrid-Style Corporate Training is the New Normal
Congratulations, you’ve made the short-list to be interviewed and now the day is upon you! You have done your homework on the company and possibly even the person conducting the interview if you know that information. You are dressed for the part and arrive early. The person at reception invites you into the meeting room […]
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How to Prepare for Your Next Job Interview – The Personal Interview Coach
Does your staff require professional development on highly specific topics like developing a resilient mindset, managing virtual teams, online recruitment, behavioural interviewing, building team synergy or building creativity and problem solving? PD Training (PDT) has developed a series live, online virtual professional development courses aimed at individuals who require very specific topics or skills as […]
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1-Hour, 3-Hour, Full-Day Online and Hybrid PD Training Courses via Live Virtual Training
Millions of displaced workers are either temporarily or permanently working from home after the impact of Corona Virus (COVID19). With a potential global workforce, you are provided with a cost effective and talented pool of employees to draw from, but the “new normal” requires new leadership skills and management strategies to be successful. Managing a […]
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Managing Virtual Teams Toolkit – 1-Hour Course Series
Is your organisation developing or implementing new systems that require customised training materials development and online or face-to-face delivery for staff? PD Training (PDT), a leading professional development training company for the past 10 years, has worked with many organisations, both corporate and government, to develop and deliver content in multiple countries around the world. […]
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Customised Training Projects, System Roll Outs and Team Development
As we navigate through the current upheaval and plan for our new normal we need to ask the question. Do our leaders have what it takes to guide your organisation into tomorrow? For leaders to flourish and survive they must be willing to change and adapt, they need to display a high level of risk […]
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Your next 7 Steps into Developing High Performing Leaders
When all staff are sudden;y working from home and the organisation is counting on critical information, like during the Coronavirus pandemic, having clear communication strategies for your virtual teams are essential. Attend this 1-Hour workshop-style course to learn more. Learn how to implement successful communication strategies for your virtual team in the Managing Virtual Teams […]
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How to Create Successful Communication Strategies with Your Virtual Team During Challenging Times
Having the right people doing the right things is imperative for virtual teams to be successful. Attend this 1-hour workshop-style course to learn how. Learn from experienced instructors the most important things to consider when building a virtual team in the Managing Virtual Teams Training 1-Hour Online Setting Up Your Team course. After completing this […]
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In Challenging Times, it’s Essential to Have the Best Virtual Team Members for Success