The Economics of Training
“Can you actually make a living conducting training?” Let’s define the meaning of making a living or earning a living. If what is meant by making a living…. Extra income once in a while with minimum effort.A consistent side income with above-average effort.A main source of livelihood with above-average effort.A source of halal income for […]
Patience in Practice
Patience is not something that appears simply by telling someone to “be patient.” Repeating those words does not instantly create calmness in the listener, in fact, it may sometimes test the speaker’s own patience when the other person remains unsettled. True patience comes from self-training and conscious practice to:1️. Endure challenges2️. Tolerate difficulties with resilience3. […]
From Setback to Standstill
Stop Normalising Failure. Tolerating failed attempts is acceptable but normalising failure is not. While the two may seem similar, they are not the same. Because, when failure is normalised, it sends the message that it is acceptable to fail when in reality, it is not. It often carries real consequences. People dislike the embarrassment. It […]
The Perfect Time to Start Training
People who are in their mid-30s should seriously consider becoming trainers! Why? 1️. If you have been in the same industry from Day 1, then you would have a decade of experience by now – those are tacit knowledge that could be converted to training content that can benefit others . 2️. You are at […]
Plan for Tomorrow
A calm and focused tomorrow begins with thoughtful planning the night before. Without a plan, we often overlook the small yet important preparations that shape our day. And without those preparations, we tend to merely react to our surroundings instead of navigating them with intention. Planning isn’t just about productivity, it’s about peace of mind. […]
Influence Without Force
Remember, adults are skeptical.Some are very skeptical.Some less so — but still skeptical. They won’t believe you upfront.They might not even give you a chance to prove yourself.Even if they give you the benefit of the doubt, they may not want to invest their time. So, what can we do? We earn their trust, bit […]
Choose One
“More than 14,000 accredited trainers in the market now, how does 1 stand out?” Make a decision – choose 1 When we aim at a target, there is only 1 bullseye. 1 cannot succeed if the target keeps moving. 1 cannot succeed if the target has multiple bullseyes. 1 cannot succeed if 1 only shoots […]
National Training Week in Retrospect
National Training Week 2025 was a blast, leaving a lasting impact on professionals eager to grow, learn, and upskill. This annual nationwide initiative continues to prove its relevance in today’s fast-evolving work environment, highlighting the importance of accessible, high-quality training for all. Unlike the wide range of programmes we offered last year, this time we […]
Embrace Learning
Don’t just limit your understanding of “learning” to classroom formal learning. There are many more ways to learn and develop oneself. Even the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) recognises three (3) categories of learning – formal, informal and non-formal. Learning happens in our daily experiences, through observation and reflection. Every challenge we face, every problem we […]
Explore AIM’s NTW 2025 Programme Lineup
AIM is honoured to take part once again in HRD Corp’s National Training Week (NTW) 2025. This year, we return to NTW with a focused line-up of sessions crafted to deliver practical value. Explore our programme schedule below and be part of this nationwide learning movement! SESSION 1 To register click: https://www.nationaltrainingweek.gov.my/courseDetails?courseId=24358 SESSION 2 To […]