The 50-50-80 Formula
When we advertise training programmes, there will surely be some who say they are INTERESTED. From the number of INTERESTED individuals, 50% will TAKE ACTION by filling out the registration form. From the number who TAKES ACTION by filling out the registration form, 50% will COMMIT to payment. From the number who COMMIT to payment, […]
License or Experience
Many people have a driver’s license. But the question is, can we drive because we have a license, or because we took driving classes? There are two types of driving classes. First, the official one – where you need to spend a certain number of hours. Second, the unofficial one – where you practice driving […]
How Does One Become a Trainer?
Upon observation, it’s become evident that when individuals ask “How do I become a trainer?”, what they are truly asking is “How do I get people to pay me for speaking?” There is good news and bad news to this. The good news is, there is a way. The bad news is, there is a […]
Creating and Improving Learning Experiences
Understanding the secrets of how individuals think and process information is crucial in crafting impactful learning experiences with desired results. The objective is to reduce the cognitive burden on learners by providing bite-sized information and breaking down modules, transforming complex content into easily digestible portions; envision a series of six – 30 minute episodes instead […]
Shifting Perspectives: Raising Training Standards
Having been immersed in the industry for an extended period and facilitating the Train-the-Trainer programme, the question often arises… “Does initiating such a programme not pose a potential risk? It’s like creating potential competitions in the same industry is it not?” This depends on each and everyone’s opinion. But if your perspective is the opposite, […]
Beyond the Price Tag
How much are we willing to pay for a cup of coffee? Let’s take a look at the price comparison for a cup of coffee A cup of coffee at a local stall may still cost around RM2.00 A cup of coffee at a mamak shop averages around RM2.80 A cup of coffee at a […]
Tips for Obtaining Testimonials
1. Create opportunities for people to evaluate our service/product. 2. Request testimonials. 3. Simplify the process of providing testimonials. A testimonial is a positive evaluation of a product or service. Potential customers (who have never used our service or product) cannot judge whether our service or product is good unless they can experience it themselves […]
The difference between giving presentations and conducting a training session
“Knowledge is the combination of data and information, to which is added expert opinion, skills and experience, to result in a valuable asset which can be used to aid decision making.” —- This is the definition of “knowledge” according to “Guide to Good Practice in Knowledge Management”. In this definition lies the difference between giving […]
The Tradition of Making Resolutions on New Year
Why do people make resolutions on the Gregorian New Year? Why not at other times? (The Gregorian Calendar is the most widely used calendar in the world today. It is the calendar used in the international standard for representation of dates and times.) The event of the Gregorian New Year is just a trigger. The […]
Our TTT Alumni Series: A Prescription for Change – Finding Passion and Purpose Beyond Medicine
Where are our alumni now and what are they up to? It’s interesting to know where our alumni are now and what they are up to. We are happy to introduce one of our many Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Alumni, Dr Christal Asong. We were very lucky to have gotten the chance to meet and catch up […]