Do the Write Stuff
If you have ever hired anybody, you know how tricky the process can be. First, you have to locate candidates. Then, you need to down-select to two good candidates. Possibly, you check references. When hiring instructional designers, the best test is to look at a sample of their instructor guides.
Impact of the IFC training: KCB Bank MSME Customers Story
COVID-19 and related restrictions came as a shock to our entire team. We had just finished our first quarter of training sessions in 2020 and we were waiting to get started on the remaining sessions planned for the year.
From Subsistence Living to Sustainable Farming
For generations, farmers in developing nations like the Philippines have tilled the land and eked out a living. With little formal education and even less knowledge about business management, these farmers toil hard, sell their crops, and barely make enough to feed their families. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and
Thinking Inside the Box
“Thinking outside the box” means to think creatively for a new solution to an old problem. It was a creative metaphor when it first emerged in common use in the late 1960s. Fifty years later, the expression has become a cliché.
Non-Financial Services: A Crucial Lifeline in Times of Crisis
IFC enabled financial institutions to deliver skills-building programs for their MSME clients in emerging markets thus bolstering resilience during the pandemic.
What Is Different in Emerging Markets?
Any successful training program begins with a thorough needs assessment to determine the right solution. When working in a developed country, we often take for granted certain minimum standards. For instance, we assume that the classroom will have electricity and that, in most cases, our audience knows how to read
Does your Training Suffer from New Year Resolution Syndrome?
What is the most crowded day at your neighborhood gym? January 2. After the end-of-year holiday binging, New Year presents the perfect time to put one on the straight-and-narrow of bodily repair. Sadly, by about February, the gym is back to its normal population, with most New Years Resolutions forgotten.
Building A Coaching Culture
According to the 2020 ICF Global Coaching Study, coaching is mainly deployed in organizations via managers and leaders who use coaching skills; however, there exists a la
A Coaching Approach to Dealing with Stress in the Workplace
In today’s busy world, the workplace too often seems like an emotional roller coaster. Long hours, tight deadlines, and ever-increasing demands can leave you feeling worried, drained, and overwhelmed.