Meet, Learn, Create at LOKASiDEA
Finding the right venue can make a big difference to how a training session feels. A space that’s comfortable, practical, and welcoming often sets the tone for better conversations, stronger engagement, and a more enjoyable learning experience. That’s what LOKASiDEA has been quietly working towards. For the past two years, our own training sessions have […]
Costs Alone Don’t Justify the Price
Investing a lot in your career is NOT a reason to justify pricing. Every new business needs upfront investments like capital, time, effort. Claiming, “I’ve spent so much, so you should pay me accordingly,” misses the point. Yes, certifications cost money.Yes, learning takes time and isn’t cheap.Yes, books and resources don’t come for free. But […]
Revisiting Your Resolutions
How are your new year resolutions coming along? By the time February arrives, many resolutions have already started to fade. The enthusiasm that came with the new year often gives way to routine, distractions, and unfinished plans. Goals are usually set with good intentions. Some prepared well before the year began, others decided in the […]
Setting Ground Rules
Make it a habit to set ground rules at the start of any training session. These rules aren’t just about what participants shouldn’t do but they’re primarily there to encourage positive behaviours and create a safe, productive learning environment. For example: 👍 SAFETY FIRST – Everyone should feel physically and emotionally safe.👍 MUTUAL RESPECT – […]
The Essence of Real Learning
Gaining new information is NOT learning. There is a significant difference between simply delivering content and truly creating change. Many still believe that the more topics are covered, the more learning takes place. But that belief is not accurate at all. When success is measured by how many slides are shown or how much content […]
Effective Training Wrap-Up
The end of your presentation is one of the most important moments in training because participants usually remember what you said last and it’s the way you create the closing that defines their future attitude. Nervously smiling and stating, “Well, that’s it” will turn out to be a mistake and a missed opportunity to reinforce […]
Finding the Right Training Fit
Training continues to be a key driver for personal and professional development. It helps individuals enhance their skills, improve collaboration, and contribute meaningfully to organisational objectives. You may already be familiar with training concepts, but still, it’s worth taking note of key considerations to help plan and optimise your training initiatives for the year ahead. […]
Beyond Passion and Profit
“Pursue passion or money? Which should you choose?” Passion comes from understanding the meaning behind what you do and seeing yourself make progress in it. Money comes from doing something valuable for others, something they’re willing to pay you for. If you start by working for money, learn to understand the purpose behind your work […]
Aligning Outcomes with Learning Objectives
In the context of training, we set learning objectives (LO) using the following five (5) elements: 1. Time 2. Performer 3. Performance 4. Condition of the Performance 5. Standard of Performance So when we check the outcome at the end of the training session, we should match, compare and analyse based on the same elements […]
When to Coach, When to Instruct
Once you’ve learned coaching, it doesn’t mean you should completely disregard the principles of instructional design (ID). When it comes to employee training, leadership development, or skills enhancement, ID is not just a “nice to have,” but a necessity. In Train-the-Trainer (TTT), this is the very foundation. Coaching focuses on the individual, helping them think, […]