Breaking Down Training Barriers with E-Learning
Adult learners differ from traditional students in many ways: the most obvious being the breadth of experience adults bring to the table, and the responsibilities they must balance against the demands of learning. When these responsibilities are not in sync with... Read more

Empowering your Virtual Team your Virtual Team
Empowering your virtual team poses unique challenges, as the absence of face-to-face interaction can lead to isolation and stagnation. Your team members are by far your most valuable assets, regardless of their location. How can you maintain the balance between... Read more

Best Practices for Conducting Phone Interviews with Consultants
With the advent of virtual and global teams, it isn't always possible to conduct an in-person or video interview; therefore phone interviews are becoming an ever more present reality in the world of work. There are several advantages to telephone interviews... Read more

Pigeonhole Yourself
As a professional training consultant, you may have the skills to deliver any content for any client at any time. But is that what companies are really looking for? The best way to market yourself is to develop multiple profiles or resumes that showcase... Read more

Take Advantage of Social Media When Looking for Consulting Contracts
Social media has not only revolutionized how we communicate with others, but also how we look for work. While the unemployed are already hanging out online, the independent consultant can also take advantage of these technologies when they are on the hunt... Read more

Improving Communication Pathways When Establishing Virtual Teams
As our global economy evolves, virtual teams are becoming a more popular and cost-effective way to work. Though managers and employees have adjusted to the physical conveniences of remote work, there remains a struggle to adapt to the new... Read more

Maintaining Personal Brand Stewardship as an Independent Training Consultant
Clients will most often remember the names of consultants who were highly exceptional or highly unreliable once a project has ended. Naturally, independent training consultants... Read more