- Brian Clark
- Brian Clark
How to Modernise Your Learning Management System (LMS)
- by WorkPlanIn this article we will answer a few commonly asked questions on why your current LMS might not be working for you and how to modernise and upgrade your learning management to the advantage of your organisation.
WorkPlanHow WorkPlan Learning Can Help Your Business Navigate the Post-Digital Transformation Age
- by WorkPlanWe discuss what the Post-Digital Transformation Age could mean for your business, and how WorkPlan Learning can help.
WorkPlanHow Consultants Use WorkPlan Learning To Grow Their Practice
- by WorkPlanWorkPlan Learning is designed with tools and features that make it a great fit for consultants seeking to improve their delivery of services to their clients and differentiate themselves from their competitors.
WorkPlanEmployee Retention Amid The Big Resignation
- by WorkPlan“The Big Resignation” has swept through the United States, and has already started to take a hold of the Australian workforce. Learn how to keep your employees engaged in our latest blog.
WorkPlanEmployee Engagement vs. Enablement: 4 Things That You Need To Do Right Now
- by WorkPlanNow, the discussion surrounds what is known as ‘employee enablement’ and if you don’t know what that is, you’re already behind the 8-ball. So, let’s get into it.
WorkPlanStay Engaged With Customers & Clients During The Holiday Period
- by WorkPlanCreating content ahead of time and staying relevant with your clients is a key component of bolstering your presence during the holiday season. Read on for our top tips to stay relevant with clients over the holidays.
WorkPlanWhy HR Managers Are Shifting To The Employee-Centric Workplace
- by WorkPlanThe role of the HR Manager is starting to shift its focus back to its roots – ensuring that employees are also happy and comfortable at work.
WorkPlanHow To Help Your Team Find A Sense Of Purpose In Work
- by WorkPlanDid you know that 70% of employees feel their sense of purpose is defined by their work? Read on to learn the tools to help your team find a sense of purpose at work.
WorkPlanTop 10 Picks of 2021 for L&D professionals– Must Reads and Must Listens
- by WorkPlanLearning never stops. Here is a must-read list of books, podcasts and videos that will elevate your mindset as an L&D professional.
WorkPlanBuilding a Learning Ecosystem: 3 Steps To Follow
- by WorkPlanA natural ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. Similarly to a biological ecosystem, a business exists on similar fundamentals.
WorkPlanWhat are the learning (or L&D) priorities in 2021?
- by WorkPlanHere, we explore the Learning and Development priorities trending in 2021.
WorkPlanAre You Still Using Emails To Manage Your Workflow?
- by WorkPlanCheck out our latest blog to discover the role of emails in managing workflow, and whether companies can better utilise their resources with project management tools.
WorkPlanAutomation: An Essential Guide For Small Businesses
- by WorkPlanAutomation has helped business owners worldwide run their company smoothly and more effectively than ever before. Thanks to management systems and algorithmic technology, businesses of any size can transform into more profitable enterprises.
WorkPlan4 Top Features of MyWorkPlan for your team
- by WorkPlanRegardless of title or position, every team member deserves access to new learning opportunities. Read our blog to discover the 4 Top Features of MyWorkPlan for Your Team.
WorkPlanThe Easiest and Most Difficult Place to Start Your Strategic Planning
- by WorkPlanRead about collaborative learning and ideas about how to implement collaborative learning in your business when creating a strategic plan.
WorkPlanMust Know: How To Run an Engaging Online Meeting
- by WorkPlanWorkflow systems are a good component to have in place for any business, but they’re even more crucial when managing a remote workforce. Read on to find out more.
WorkPlan6 ways to harvest a positive culture with a remote workforce
- by WorkPlanWorkflow systems are a good component to have in place for any business, but they’re even more crucial when managing a remote workforce. Read on to find out more.
WorkPlanA Complete Guide to Effective Remote Hiring
- by WorkPlanAs a company with a remote workforce, there will inevitably come a time when you have to hire a new team member. Or perhaps that time is already upon you and that’s why you’re here.
WorkPlanHave you noticed a shift in your workforce? The new normal for Australian work culture
- by WorkPlanAs a business owner, you’re likely used to basing your business strategy around ‘likely outcomes’ and ‘usual trends’ but with the current circumstances, all sense of predictability seems to have been thrown out the door. Read on to learn how to adapt and use this to your advantage.
WorkPlanIt’s Time to Turn the Outdated Learning Management (LMS) Models on Their Head
- by WorkPlanThere are 3 main indicators when it comes to identifying an outdated LMS and we’ve outlined them below.
WorkPlanInnovative Businesses: Xero
- by WorkPlanIt’s the buzzword that business owners love to hate: innovation. When it comes to innovative businesses, Xero has not dropped the ball on maintaining its competitive edge thanks to the driving force behind the platform; the people.
WorkPlanGrow Your Business With MyWorkPlan
- by WorkPlanMyWorkPlan is a platform that enables staff to stay engaged, motivated and productive through the use of training and ongoing learning, collaboration and client engagement. Read this blog to find out how MyWorkPlan can encourage your staff to maximise their productivity.
WorkPlanHow to Maintain Relationships with your Remote Work Team
- by WorkPlanIt’s been scientifically proven that there is a direct correlation between the strength of workplace relationships and the productivity of the team. Having a remote workforce doesn’t make this fact any less true or relevant.
WorkPlanWorking From Home – How To Maintain Productivity
- by WorkPlanMaximising your team’s productivity whilst unable to be face-to-face can have its challenges, but with the right tools in place, you could find yourself ahead of your competitors. We’ve compiled a list of our best tips for keeping your team morale high
WorkPlanAre SMART Goals the Best Way to Motivate and Develop your Team? Probably Not.
- by WorkPlanLearn about visual goals and how they help us to set and achieve our goals.
WorkPlanWhy Employees with a Growth Mindset are so Valuable
- by WorkPlanRead our latest article to learn about the massive advantages of hiring employees with a growth mindset.
WorkPlanInnovative Businesses: Atlassian
- by WorkPlanWhen it comes to fostering an innovative work culture, Atlassian is really at the top of their game right now and we think that most organisations could learn a thing or two from their practices and values.
WorkPlanInnovative Businesses: Canva
- by WorkPlanNo matter the industry you’re in, if you’re a student or just curious about design, it’s likely that if you’ve been tasked with a project that requires some visual flair, you’ve heard of Canva.
WorkPlanThe Importance of Saying ‘No’ as the Boss
- by WorkPlanLeadership comes in many different forms but one thing that remains the same is the ability to see the long-term organisational goals and staying on track to reaching these. Find out why saying ‘no’ could be the most efficient way there!
WorkPlanHow Useful is a Uni Degree these Days in Securing a Job?
- by WorkPlanRead about the benefits of studying a degree to progress within your career.
WorkPlanWe have all the puzzle pieces for you to help you achieve your business vision
- by WorkPlanRead about the different puzzle pieces which are necessary to build your company vision
WorkPlanProductivity Hacks
- by WorkPlanProductivity in a business or workspace is vital in keeping an organisation functioning, yet we still often forget to focus on those things which promote a productive workforce.
WorkPlanDon’t Leave Any Team Members Behind
- by WorkPlanOften within companies, businesses and offices, there’s a mindset of ‘what happens if we spend time training the staff and then they just leave?’ There’s a fear of wasted time, energy, resources and money. However, we believe that the question you should be asking yourself is, ‘What if you don’t train your staff and they stay?’
WorkPlanHow To Head Off The Beaten Track Safely
- by WorkPlanRunning a business is stressful, and sometimes you just need to get away from it all. Forget the boardroom meetings and the company strategy and head on a trip to somewhere new and exciting that will help you gain a bit of perspective. Sometimes this adventurous attitude is what’s missing from your business.
WorkPlanWorkPlan is not your average Learning Management System
- by WorkPlanHave you ever started a new job and been forced to sit through a dreary ream of health and safety videos? Or does your place of work have an annual, online policy update quiz? In recent years, learning management systems have become somewhat of a benign, box-ticking exercise for HR, when they truly have the potential to be a much more effective tool. WorkPlan have decided that it’s time to take action and fulfil this potential.
WorkPlanHow ‘Little’ Business Issues Can Become BIG Issues Without You Noticing
- by WorkPlanOften, when you have a never-ending ‘to-do’ list that never seems to get any shorter, it’s easy to overlook the seemingly minor issues within your company. However, these little issues, when left unattended can, very quickly, evolve into a significant and potentially unsolvable problem for you, your staff and your business.
WorkPlanWhy having the right equipment for your hike is key
- by WorkPlanWhether you plan to be on the trail for a few hours or a few weeks, it is imperative that you have the right equipment for your trek. Though it is possible to foresee weather changes for a day-hike, it could be a baffling task when planning for a multi-day trek. There’s a wide range of circumstances to consider when packing your equipment to ensure you’re prepared and supported.
WorkPlanManaging a multi-generational workplace
- by WorkPlanAs Baby Boomers stay in the workplace for longer, and Gen Z’s are beginning to enter, businesses are seeing one of the widest age ranges in history. Managing a multi-generational workplace comes with a raft of issues that business owners and managers haven’t had to deal with before.
WorkPlan10 Hacks for Better Work/Life Balance
- by WorkPlanManaging your time and headspace so that you aren’t too exhausted to do the important things is the first step in better work/life balance.
WorkPlanReinvent Meetings for Creativity and Engagement
- by Brian ClarkIt is possible to transform the paradigm that all meetings are wasting valuable time and contribute little to the organisation and its people You can reinvent your meetings to boost creativity and engagement. It just takes a bit of innovation.
Brian ClarkHigh Performance Culture and Alignment
- by Brian ClarkLeaders of organisations around the world understand the strategic need to build capabilities in their organisations to remain competitive. There are many methods used to build capabilities and on-the-job training remains very common. Strategy that is designed without learning is seriously flawed.
Brian ClarkStrategy without learning is flawed
- by Brian ClarkLeaders of organisations around the world understand the strategic need to build capabilities in their organisations to remain competitive. There are many methods used to build capabilities and on-the-job training remains very common. Strategy that is designed without learning is seriously flawed.
Brian ClarkDisruption in accounting; building advisory services
- by Brian ClarkThere is no doubt accounting firms are under pressure for both fees and service delivery. This can be considered disruption. There are a few reasons for this pressure and it will only intensify. Here are some reasons…
Brian ClarkThe CEO is stuck. Which way out?
- by Brian ClarkFeeling stuck. Feeling tired at the end of the day. Feeling frustrated more easily and more often. This is how one of my new clients described her personal situation during our first project meeting. This CEO was stuck and could not get enough head space to find a way out of it.
Brian ClarkStrategic Execution vs Performance Management
- by Brian ClarkSome businesses confuse performance management and execution of strategic objectives. It appears that more companies use performance management processes than businesses that have execution processes designed to achieve strategic objectives.
How do performance management and strategic execution differ?
Brian ClarkStrategy in the age of urgency
- by Brian ClarkThere are some organisation and culture shifts you and your leadership team may want to consider when developing your strategy.
Brian ClarkWhat contributes to workplace stress?
- by Brian ClarkIn April 2018, Canada Life Group Insurance released a study showing that workers’ productivity is badly impacted by stress and anxiety in the workplace. The study shows office workers are impacted most severely.
Brian ClarkHow to create a value driver tree
- by Brian ClarkThe value driver tree is a tool used to identify the root cause of an issue. In our case it is used to identify causes of business issues. The value driver tree is also known as a fishbone analysis.
Brian ClarkIs your LMS blocking strategy execution?
- by Brian ClarkThe learning management system (LMS) should be a primary support tool for ensuring strategic execution is successful. A business that is focused on strategic execution needs all people to be working on the right tasks at the right time.
Brian ClarkProductivity has nothing to do with the latest app
- by Brian ClarkProductivity has nothing to do with the latest app. It is all about you and your behavioural style that will determine how productive you are. There is no shortage of productivity experts promoting the latest and greatest productivity apps.
Brian ClarkA small team creates a revolution
- by Brian ClarkAn accounting firm was having trouble making a decision at senior partner level to move forward with a series of our programs. Believe it or not one of the issues they identified was poor decision-making processes! In the end, we proved that a small team can create a revolution in culture change.
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