Tag Archives: Learning and development

Building resilience: helping employees to advance despite adversity

Morgan Burn, principal consultant at OnTrack, talks about building resilience to help you perform at your best.

When one in five employees experiences burnout, building resilience is critical to helping people perform at their best and for businesses to thrive. However, employers and employees often have different views on what resilience means. Managers and leaders may see resilience as a tool to help employees become more robust and take on more work. Instead, its true definition centres around an individualā€™s ability […]

The first 90 days: how L&D and training leaders can succeed

In a previous piece, Sara Good, Learning Design Consultant at OnTrack International, looked at what HR and L&D executives should do when in a new role to make a great first impression. Here, she explains what professionals can do before they start.

First impressions count. When L&D and training professionals start a new role, they need the first three months to go well. Even the most self-assured professionals can feel the pressure during this time.

But how can executives ensure they […]

Embracing the returner workforce

by Sara Good

Embracing the returner workforce would benefit employees, employers and the economy at large ā€“ how can organisations better utilise this untapped potential?

Many employers are missing a trick when it comes to workers returning after an extended career break. They may either disregard the potential these experienced professionals bring or fail to support them adequately upon their return.

ā€˜Returnersā€™ often face an uphill battle, struggling not only to secure employment or re-employment, but also to reintegrate into a workplace that […]

Navigating 2024 learning strategy: a more complex and ambiguous world

By Fraser Jones, managing director, learning & development consultancy, OnTrack International

2024 has been billed as ā€˜theā€™ election year. How might that impact your 2024 corporate learning strategy? Well, a record-breaking number of governments and heads of state could change.

ā€œGlobally, more voters than ever in history will head to the polls as at least 64 countries (plus the European Union)ā€”representing a combined population of about 49% of the people in the worldā€”are meant to hold national elections, the results of which, […]

Verbal Behavioural Intelligence ā€“ Q&A with Matt McIntyre

What is Verbal Behavioural Intelligence?

Verbal Behavioural Intelligence (VBI) is a framework for analysing how people communicate verbally in the workplace, what they do well and how they can improve. In short, it is the science of verbal communication.

The thinking behind VBI was born in the 1980s after a major airline carried out a four-year study while simultaneously overhauling its approach to leadership and customer service.

While they were looking at the attributes of both great leaders and team players within their […]

The Superhero Manager Programme

In a rapidly evolving workplace marked by technological advancements and shifting expectations, the role of managers has transformed into that of a Superhero Manager, according to the insights provided by Cecilia Westin Curry.

In this article, Cecilia explores the extensive skill criteria placed on today’s managers, delving into key pillars such as problem-solving, communication, coaching skills, understanding the human mind, and self-awareness, ultimately proposing a “Superhero Manager Programme” to equip them with the attributes necessary for navigating the challenges of the […]

Elevating Employee Development: OnTrack’s Impactful Training at Omio

At OnTrack, we commit to fostering a continuous learning and development culture. Our employee development partnership with Omio is a testament to this commitment.

We set out to empower managers and employees alike with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for success in their roles through excellent employee development.

The programme, Growth Mindset, initiated in May, has been delivered to managers and employees across the business in Berlin, Prague and the UK. Our holistic approach aims to enhance professional proficiency and […]

Itā€™s not just managers and leaders that require leadership skills

Morgan Burn, principal consultant at OnTrack International discusses the wide reaching relevance of leadership skills.

Traditionally, employer learning and development programmes around leadership skills have predominantly targeted individuals preparing to step into management or leadership positions.

However, there’s a growing recognition that all staff members can benefit from displaying leadership qualities such as emotional intelligence, resilience, and a growth mindset. These skills are invaluable and can ultimately benefit both employers and employees.

So, what is driving this change in learning and development? How […]

Why and how is OnTrack International different?

There are thousands of learning and development consultancies in the UK. There are tens of thousands, if not more, globally.

Despite the competition, some of the world’s most successful organisations trust OnTrack International to solve their business problem through learning and development.

Why is this, and what makes us different?

What is OnTrack International’s value?

For us, much of what makes us different is our purpose. While some consultancies put targets against new clients, revenues or profits, we removed the financial focus from […]

Five ways that psychology can enhance Learning and Development

L&D practitioners can benefit professionally and personally from a greater understanding of occupational psychology,Ā as featured on Training Journal.

Every L&D practitioner aims to develop individuals and teams, so they can perform better and positively contribute to the organisationā€™s results. A growing number are realising that an understanding of the psychology of human behaviour – and how it applies in organisations – can help them to achieve their goals and get the best out of people. Some L&D teams think […]