Blog

6 Aug

5 Tips for Effective Induction and On-boarding

We’re all aware of the saying, “Make sure you make a good first impression.” So why does this typically not happen or apply to your induction and on-boarding process?

16 Jul

Think Eleven - Q3 2020 Newsletter

In todays post we're looking at Q3 updates coming to SkillStation!

22 Jun

Discovering your A-Players

Identifying, recruiting and developing A-Players can make the difference in seeing considerable success and growth within your organisation. In todays post, we look at how to identify and develop these key players.

14 Apr

Bouncing back from Covid-19 stronger, better and fitter!

These unprecedented times will define who we are in terms of how we respond to these extraordinary and challenging circumstances. It is time for leadership and a proactive response. To support this, we’re hosting a series of FREE webinars

6 Apr

Newsletter 2020 Q2

An update on Think Eleven company news and performance for quarter two, 2020.

24 Mar

Developing a transformational competency framework

In todays vlog, Darren Race will be explaining the transformational benefits of developing a competency framework.

26 Feb

Are you leveraging the full value from your people?

A short video discussing how the value of your people can be measured, and what world-class looks like.

12 Feb

Make Performance Appraisals Work!

5 tips to transform your performance appraisals, and key considerations to optimise this important and valuable process.

20 Jan

Think Eleven Newsletter 2020 Q1

A review of 2019, and exciting opportunities ahead: SkillStation rebrand, outsourced training & development, webinars and master classes, blogs & vlogs, and our office move

13 Jan

Beyond Training & Compliance - 5 tips to make good people into amazing employees

The majority of people we work with are good at heart, but are they great employees? Bearing in-mind that any organisation's biggest ongoing cost is payroll, are you leveraging value from this vitally important and expensive resource?

9 Dec

Lean Practice - Making Improvement Work

We welcome and endorse the White Paper from Aaron Penwill of The LEAN Practice. The paper explains in pragmatic terms how to ‘Make Improvement Work’.

7 Nov

Skills Matrix - what should it include and what software do I need?

What is a skills matrix? Why do you need one? What should it include to provide maximum value to your organisation?

31 Oct

Boost productivity with a Fika

For most people, coffee is a means to an end. A way of getting into overdrive to tackle a mile-long to-do list or an inbox bursting at the seams. This isn’t the case in Sweden. It’s Fika.

12 Sep

Why spreadsheets aren't suitable for storing your training data

A look at the reason why spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel aren't suitable to store training and competency data, and why many organisations choose to use them anyway.

12 Sep

5 Tips to Optimise your Approach to Training & Development

Is your training and development activity transactional or transformational? If it’s transactional (box ticking) it is unlikely to be adding value to your organisation or those being developed.

Advice & guidance aimed at helping your organisation grow.