Those who watch training trends have offered predictions about what will be most helpful in the workplace in 2017.

As we move into the uncertainty and adjustment that accompany any administration transition, but particularly this one, as it signals significant changes, we can incorporate the predictions of  the trend watchers as we plan training programs for the new year.

Training that includes guidance for engaging employees in their work will be important, as will be tools to support them in their efforts, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-management.

Team work will deserve new attention, particularly as it focuses on the contributions made by those of different generations and cultures.  Work strategies for inclusion and cooperation will be welcome.

And, of course, communication skills will be critical. Collegial, productive interactions and clear writing are foundations for all successful training.

As you plan your 2017 training program, let us help you select the topics and areas of focus that will best suit your organization.  We can build a program of courses around those topics, and we can tailor course content to exactly fit your needs.

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The task of remembering really works out the memory muscles in December.  And this makes me think about what our memories are doing during the rest of the year.

For many people, the answer is: struggling.  Classes in Memory are popular; complaints about forgetting are common.  Memory is a hot issue.  The reasons for memory lapses are fairly well known and not mysterious.  They can be age-related, stress- related, ditzy-brain-related, or just distraction-related.

And the solutions aren’t difficult or …uh, hard to remember.  Many of them have to do with just paying attention.  Being in the moment is a good guide to memory improvement.  We don’t remember what we didn’t get in the first place.  Or usually that’s true.

A good course, Memory: Use it or Lose it, extends memory suggestions into some solid tips for getting information, storing it efficiently, and retrieving it when you want it.  It’s a good gift for yourself or for those whose memories you wish were a little sharper – a fine way to remember all you do or certainly could do if you’d just remember them.

Remember to call us for the gift of Remembering.  Happy Holidays!

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