As part of TrainerBase's support for those that buy in external training providers I have created a seminar (approx 3.5 hours) which outlines various elements that can ensure that the resources invested; pay off.
Objectives
As a result of attending the seminar you will be in a position to:
explain when a particular training spend may not be the answer
describe the difference between input and performance specifications
compare different training delivery methodologies
define an organisational and individual objective
explain how you might find the perfect training provider
choose the most appropriate provider from a shortlist
evaluate business impact
develop an argument for more rather than less training

Attendees
The seminar is primarily aimed at non learning and development specialists who nevertheless have a requirement or believe their department or organisation would benefit from performance improvement training. The seminar could also be of benefit to:
non purchasing senior staff who wish to gain insights into buying training that might benefit their organisation
newly appointed learning and development officers
product procurement personnel interested in the sometimes mystical art of purchasing professional services
Whilst this seminar may help training companies who subcontract to associates, the seminar is not aimed at freelance associate trainers.

If you are interested in attending this seminar (various locations throughout the UK) please let me know.

MTC are offering an exclusive and limited opportunity for you to become an MTC Platinum Partner and to become part of this exciting, profitable and low-risk business model.
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I have a fully fitted IT training room available for hire to freelance trainers. Includes 6 student workstations, 1 trainer's workstation, all Windows 7 and MS Office 2010. Ceiling mounted projector and screen. All you have to do is book it and turn up!

Based in courtyard offices in Leicestershire, easy access to motorways, railways and airports.

Morning and afternoon refreshements and lunch included in excellent day rate.

Please contact me for more information.

New service which enables anyone to record their outgoing calls regardless of whether they have equipment or not!

So many organisations are lucky enough to have live call facilities but so many more do not. We now have a solutions for trainers and managers. An 'on demand' service that is easy to use.

Great for trainers because:
* you can record mystery shopping calls before and after training programmes to ensure learning has taken place or to identify learning gaps
* you can coach people at a moment's notice in their place of work
* You can cement the learning already made with the role-play kit with the real call recordings
* You can give responsibility to managers for coaching once trainees are back in the workplace.

Comments received so far include:
"this is exactly what I've been hoping for! Very exciting"

"Just tried this out and it's brilliant"

"I think it is a very clever piece of kit and really easy to use"

"So many companies don't have the facility for recording, it's something I urge them to do after the workshops that I run as a way to cement learning and enhance self awareness"


For more details contact mandy@phonecoach.com or call 01323 765111 for your free trial.

brainfriendlytrainer.com is a free site for all those wonderful people who design and deliver brain friendly learning.

My colleague Ally McCulloch and I started the site about a month ago and we are already being read in over 30 counties

We regularly post articles and links to other sites where we feel the content will enhance and drive our understanding in the application of brain friendly learning.

We would welcome postings from anyone in the community who feel they have an insight that they would love to share with the rest of us.

Just go to brainfriendlytrainer.com and send us your thoughts.

UPDATED

Hi all

This is our new Market Place where you can make Sales Pitches and Product and Service announcements.

This page is totally commercial and gives you the opportunity to openly advertise what you do.

I have an open mind about the type of post that can be placed in here. Apart from recruitment (no tenders please) illegal, defamatory, unsubstiantaited or other seriously questionable message, I don't see much that I would dissalow on this message board. If you are unsure whether to post, then please do run the message past me first.

There is a cost involved in posting messages (no free lunches I'm afraid). Your score will be reduced by a number of points. The default is currently 100. Depending on how this facility progresses, I may increase or decrease the points (supply and demand).

Lets see how this goes. Any suggestions about enhancements (constructive please), let me know.

Onwards and Upwards.

Peter
AKA Ed.