http://www.ontrackinternational.com/ en-gb Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:58:04 +0000 60 e5e2f017cbe89cf8e34cdbbb5ef92cfb Update You can, for a limited time only, view OnTrack International on the BBC iPlayer. Our Marketing Manager, Fraser Jones, was interviewed regarding his personal experience in seeking a new role. The piece relates to an individuals Digital Footprint and is closely related to Personal Branding with which we deliver… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2012/02/OnTrack-on-BBC-iPlayer/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:58:04 +0000 f7215f31f5af2862cf73be60a2bbf29d As part of our 2012 "Getting to know you" series I have been sharing stories, whitepapers and videos throughout the month of January. Next month you will have the pleasure of hearing from one of my colleagues. I thought it best to share with you a video about how I… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2012/01/Jim-Hetherton-an-introduction/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:10:23 +0000 14c420589af2106b2d34b239c6a131a9 Last week OnTrack International welcomed a team from the BBC who were keen to discover more on the subject of “Personal Brand” and the impact of your Digital Footprint. Over the last few years we have been delivering far more training in relation to the “Personal Brand”. Brands are important… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2012/01/BBC-interview/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:34:41 +0000 7d891dd7208b6f1273338279289237c7 Why are many of the world’s best known brands heading to the Great Wall of China? Phil Bailey Co-founder of OnTrack International reflects on his recent visit to the Great Wall and why he has chosen this as a venue for executive development. Why do some of the greatest names… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2012/01/Great-Wall-Experience/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:11:33 +0000 94443c4c949da0341307a689a3a86088 When You Answer These 7 Questions It's Like Having a Crystal Ball! Here's something you can do right now to make 2012 an AMAZING year! You're already busy, of course -- but before time gets away from you, why not take stock of your priorities for the year ahead? We're… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/12/New-Years-Resolutions-who-needs-em/ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:29:00 +0000 dc7889f1c03488bd224dfd3c180a98d8 http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/12/Merry-Christmas/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:57:57 +0000 d5ec6f656eacaac1b244f8d981a41fab How many delegates do you think refer to the training manual they got with their last corporate training programme? We did some research this year which showed that less that 12% refer to their manual after an event and a big proportion have disposed of it within a year! As… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/12/Can-Ipads-Increase-Training-Effectiveness/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:55:46 +0000 be2aaee5a660df45385e9537c72d497b In my latest video installment about Public Speaking & Presenting I discuss "Inviting the Audience to ask Questions". Often an afterthought, "Question time" is usually the final section of your Presentation and therefore can leave a lasting impact on your audience. In order for the impact to be positive you… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/12/New-video-Inviting-Questions-in-Public-Speaking/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:20:23 +0000 e1acf93fd13f1e605a703b4405c61326 A leading high street bank recently hosted a conference for all their Heads of L&D and Business Partners on the new and exciting subject of Verbal Communication Analysis (VCA). This new and innovative tool enables learning professionals the opportunity to objectively measure specific verbal communication behaviours against benchmarks of what… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/11/High-Street-Bank-assesses-behavioural-measurement-tool/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:20:42 +0000 63323d3429cf670a33eaea03438f10c0 Outdoor experiential events really enable delegates to assess their behaviour and relate it back to the workplace. It also provides a great sense of achievement for all involved while being able to enjoy something a little, or a lot, different to ‘normal life’. We recently delivered a team development programme… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/11/Impact-of-Experiential-Learning/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:11:22 +0000 2f84116f22b03b19e89ebccec3734b22 This month's business topic area is Leadership: We have received a noticeable increase in the number of enquiries regarding Leadership. Coaching was one of the most popular topics, but now Leadership is far more prominent. What could be the cause of this? Recently, questions and comments about Leadership appear almost… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/10/Leadership-Good-vs-Bad/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:16:16 +0100 4aa8b2cdc85494001aef0a898b7a9e3a With economic doom and gloom still dominating the headlines, developing people is still firmly on the agenda. In fact we have more bookings from a wider range of clients and industry sectors than we have ever had before. As an indication this month we secured completely new business from organisations… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/10/Learning-is-Boom-not-Gloom/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:15:00 +0100 c13c607aa6f139a835800bdb239fc8ec For each of the next five months, one of our clients will host a Learning Debate on our behalf. This event will allow the host organisation to discuss a topic of their choice with Learning & Development professionals from other organisations. This will be facilitated by an expert from OnTrack.… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/10/Learning-Debates-invitation/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:31:34 +0100 218de5d756f9183b43eea179ddbc7ff4 Matt Fourie co-founder of Kepner Fourie (KF) processes for thinking skills is in the UK 3rd to 9th November. Fresh back from a trip to Australia to collect the prestigious itSMF Australia Innovation of the Year Award. The award is for the unique KF approach to solving IT problems. The… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/10/Innovation-of-the-Year-Award-Winner/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:19:27 +0100 7c88e33bd88bb20144ed02963758678b To everybody who sponsored me for the Great Birmingham Run I'd like to give a great big thank you. 14,560 runners participated including nearly 1,000 running for Birmingham Children's Hospital. Even if those 1,000 runners raised only £100 each that’s £100,000 which will save some young lives and improve the… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/10/Thank-you-for-the-support/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +0100 84684f612a55612827ef8cd2bf3ac649 Much to my colleagues amusement, I will be competing in the BUPA Great Birmingham Run for the Birmingham Children's Hospital. Running is a bit of a departure from my preferred method of travelling, strapping some planks to my feet and using them to slide down a snowy mountain, so I… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/09/Im-on-the-run/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:59:00 +0100 a5214973ce9309cefd0308b5b4965aef On the 9th of September OnTrack International showcased the most exciting development in L&D for a number of years to some of our clients. Holographic Virtual Learning is a fantastic way to deliver training on two, or more, continents at once. The holographic technology was ably demonstrated by the CEO… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/09/HVL-the-event/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:46:50 +0100 283ff4c5ad13636d52764e727c8f8fff What do you get when you put a blond, a red headed voice actor, who switches effortlessly between John Wayne and Tom Jones, a Clotted Cream obsessed Devonian, and an amazing helmsman together on a boat with a psychic who held squalls at bay to keep us all safe? If… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/09/Setting-sail-into-the-unknown/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:02:20 +0100 9f04d0b086b0a75f6f626b9e97515476 I am often asked "What is the best definition of attitude?" Without doubt my reply is always this one by world famous author Earl Nightingale; "Attitude is the position or bearing as indicating action, feeling, or mood. It is our actions, feelings, or moods which determine the actions, feelings, or… http://www.ontrackinternational.com/NewsInsight/2011/09/How-important-is-your-attitude/ Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:42:25 +0100