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Shifting the Mindset Around Learning at Work

Eat Your Career

Obviously, this person had some bad experiences with workplace training. And this got me thinking…There are actually a lot of misconceptions about learning in the workplace. The article below summarizes the video content. Unfortunately, a lot of people have had bad learning experiences at work. That’s true.

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3 Things I’ve Learned from Managing Entry-Level Employees

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But we needed to fill a training class fast, so we gave him a shot. I assigned the group a tough task: to memorize an essential part of our training manual in about 12 hours. It might sound like a cliché, but from Alex, I learned not to judge a book by its cover. Be eager to learn, and you’ll be prepared for anything.

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How Do You Train And Retain Tech Talent? Use Podcasts, Says CEO Jen Grogono

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People don’t read as much as they used to, many dislike meetings, and audio-based communication increases understanding 500% vs text-based learning resources. . By serving employees podcasts over PowerPoints, employees can listen anytime they want, using a familiar application that doesn’t require any ramp-up or training.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

If you don’t have procedures in place, one approach to onboarding involves having the new hire document the procedures as they learn. This method serves a dual purpose: it ensures that your procedures are up-to-date and allows the new employee to reinforce their learning through the act of documentation.

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6 Free Training Sources for Administrative and Executive Assistants

Office Dynamics

It is no secret that Joan Burge and the Office Dynamics team believes in continuous education and training so we wanted to provide you with several resources that give you access to free education and training. We’ve posted past webinars, trainings, Facebook Fridays, and more! Articles Related to the Administrative Profession

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Could Artificial Intelligence Eliminate Internships?

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From a strict cost-benefit analysis, training a revolving door of new employees who may or may not work out is exponentially more expensive than training a localized AI system that continues learning as it handles tasks. Doing so helps workers stand out, learn specialized skills, and further their careers.

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How to Get More Out of Professional Development Training: [PART 3] Leveraging Learning

Eat Your Career

Part 3: Leveraging Learning. In this article, I’ll share some strategies to help you use what you’ve learned in training. Previously, I shared the importance of creating an action plan—a document that outlines the specific, incremental steps you’re going to take to implement what you’ve learned in training.

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