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Training & Development - Who Is Responsible?

By: Antonio Marsocci

Training and development (also labelled as "learning and development") is always acknowledged as crucial to the success of any business; both in-house and outsourced; whether training courses, on-line learning or executive coaching. Conversely, it is often the first area to feel the cutbacks when times are hard. As a busy executive, it can be challenging to balance the responsibility for developing your team with reducing budgets and focusing on the bottom line. However, think positive, it may not be your responsibility only.

So how do we define training and development (or T&D for short)? How about: equipping people with new skills, knowledge, attitudes or experience which they are then able to apply to their workplace and careers? That's a nice, broad definition which we can break down into three broad categories:

* what people need to do their job as it is today;
* what people need to do their job was it will be tomorrow; and
* what people need to do the jobs they want in the future.

From this we see that T&D can equip people to do their job, stay abreast of the changing requirements of that job and also help them in their career progression. Therefore, there are clear immediate benefits to the business (the first two categories) and definite future benefits to the individual (their career.) Of course, the individual also benefits from being well-trained in their daily role and the business benefits from developing its own future executives in-house.

At this point, we might want to question this word, "training", which tends to suggest activity geared towards a specific task or role. It also implies a process that is done to the individual rather than being something that they can fully engage with (after all, dogs are 'trained'.) Perhaps the better and more inclusive term would be "learning", which suggests a wider range of options (including mentoring and coaching) and also, perhaps, a wider range of applications.

Returning to the issue of responsibility: if the benefits are shared, shouldn't the responsibility also be shared? Traditionally, a manager might appraise each team member (sometimes in secret), personally decide what they needed by way of improvement and then prescribe the appropriate off-the-shelf training course. This is a Doctor model, where the manager acts as authority, diagnostician and decision-maker. Within limits, it can be efficient and it certainly saves time, but the lack of involvement of the individual can lead to lack of engagement with the training and therefore a lack of benefit.

These days we see more of a Coach model in which the manager and individual discuss the training needs and make decisions together. The coach guides the individual through the process of identifying and meeting their development needs with an emphasis on which solution will suit both them and the business. Those with particular potential, the 'rising stars' may even manage their own development allowance or budget and be free to seek tailored coaching outside the organisation (on the understanding that the results are applied within the organisation.)

Ask yourself how it works in your workplace. Do individuals have development objectives? Are they imposed or agreed? How are development options chosen? Is the criteria solely business efficiency or does it also take into account the individual's learning style? Is there support available to apply the learning to their role? Are they coached through their career development?

So think positive and engage your team in their own learning. The key factors are: involvement; discussion; business needs and personal aspirations; not just "training" but "learning"; and joint decision-making. That can mean joint success for you and your people.

Bonsai Care For Beginners

By: Popea Ionut

Many beginner bonsai growers often struggle with the basic elements of bonsai tree

care. However, there are a few tips and tricks out there that will make your bonsai growing experience all that more enjoyable and rewarding and today I am going to show you these useful ideas.

Learning to correctly apply fertilizer is a vitally important step in bonsai care. Many beginners simply throw whatever fertilizer they can find at the tree, hoping that it will have some effect. In order to use fertilizer correctly you firstly need to make sure you purchase a water soluble one. It also pays to buy the highest quality that you can as the more expensive brands tend to have better nutrients and less waste products. Fertilizers should be applied in the growing season and only when the soil is wet.

Proper watering is essential for the correct growth of bonsai trees. I see a lot of beginners either under-water or over-water their trees and if you can't get watering right then you can never progress! To water correctly you should wait for the soil to begin drying out. Next, water until excess liquid comes out of the bottom of the pot. When the soil begins drying out again in a few days repeat the process. By following this routine you can avoid dehydrating and "drowning" your bonsai.

Correct pruning of bonsai trees is vital if you ever want to be able to create "bonsai art". There are two different types of pruning when it comes to bonsai trees ; root pruning and branch pruning. Root pruning should take place near the start of spring and only when the tree's roots have become grounded in their pot. The process essentially involves removing all but the largest roots and needs to be done carefully to prevent unnecessary damage to the tree. Branch pruning should also take place near the start of spring and you simply need to remove all but the branches you wish to keep.

The three things above that I have told you are the most basic elements of bonsai care for beginners. To recap, ensure that you pick a high quality fertilizer and apply it in spring when the soil is wet. Make sure you don't over-water or under-water your tree and try to master the art of root and branch pruning. Once you've mastered the basics of bonsai care for beginners, there's no way that you won't be able to grow amazing bonsai trees!

How To Gain Confidence – How To Think Positively

By: Doktor K

There are a lot of people who spend their days focussed on what's bad about their life. They can talk at length about what is lacking:

"I don't have a big enough house"

"I don't earn enough"

"I don't have a relationship"

This kind of focus on the negatives is common but also very destructive. If you are only focussed on the things that are bad in your life, the fact is you will never be happy. The fact is that there will always be something "lacking" in life. Once you have a big house, there will always be a bigger house to strive for. You can always earn more money. There will always be someone better looking than you. You will be forever chasing happiness in the future. This is a recipe for misery.

Although we fool ourselves into thinking everything will be better once we get the great job, the big house and the beautiful partner, the fact is if we retain a negative focus, this doesn't go away. No amount of external goal achievement will help us.

It's time to face facts. It's not the lack of a big house or big salary that is preventing you from being happy. Once you achieve those things, there will always be something else that is lacking to keep you from being happy. The truth is if you focus on what is lacking, that is what is preventing you from being happy.

This can be quite hard to acknowledge or accept. That our happiness doesn't exist out there. You may have heard the expression before "Happiness is an inside job"

If you focus on what is good in your life, this is a powerful way of shifting the balance of power towards yourself. If you can find happiness in where you are now, that is the key to happiness.

Remember this doesn't mean you give up all ambition. It doesn't mean you stop striving to be better. A lot of people fear taking away the dissatisfaction with their current state because they think it will take away their drive. But what it actually does is that it gives you permission to be happy now. And happiness makes achievement of goals more likely not less likely.

Take a few minutes to write down three things you are grateful for. It could be to do with your family, friends or health. It could be because you are one of the privileged few on this planet who have access to an internet connection to read this article.

Think of pleasant experiences you have had in life. Think of all the positive things in your life. Try and feel the full pleasure of all the good things in your life. When you appreciate the positive in your life, you feel more positive. When you feel positive, you will see positive in all the situations in your life.

This happiness and positivity are the cornerstone of true confidence. The more positive you are about yourself, your life and your abilities the more confident you will feel.

Do, Re, Me For Parents?

By: Tatiana Bandurina

There has been a huge number of research and articles written about the beneficial influences of music education on a human being.

Many parents would like for their child to become just a bit smarter and, moreover, happier and luckier not only among his peers but also more so than his parents.

Nevertheless, not everyone knows that music lessons increase children's intellect by the average of 40%!

Everybody likes music. But even those moms and dads, who are well aware of the music education benefits, try to avoid the subject of music lessons. On the contrary, they are making every effort to discover other talents their child might have and attempt to load him up with other extracurricular activities. Why do they do it?

Simply because most of them either did not take music lessons in childhood, or they have unpleasant memories of being pushed to do so in order to please their own parents.

In the new age of technology both parents and teachers are concerned by the fact that a vast number of children commence and very soon end music lessons. Once committed to the music education of a child, parents invest a lot of money, time, heart and soul into it and then, when failed to see the results, quit. The common thinking is that all that time and money could have been spent elsewhere.

And the most interesting fact is that adults do not even try to figure out what caused the child to lose interest in the first place. The answer to a question

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Guide To Switching Car Insurance Companies

By: Jaime Petersen

There are many reasons why you may choose to change your auto insurance coverage to another company. Perhaps you've found another company that offers you the same amount of coverage for considerably less money. You might have changed jobs and are eligible for a group discount through another insurer, or maybe you're unhappy with the service that your present company provides. With the growth of the internet and quote comparison sites, investigating your options has never been easier!

Why change to a new Auto insurance carrier?

You need to regularly review your auto insurance coverage to make sure that you are receiving the best insurance value for your money. You will discover that it pays to shop around. In some states, premiums for identical policies vary widely among different auto insurance companies. The reasons for this price variation can be very complicated, but they boil down to a company's claims experience with policyholders in a coverage group (e.g. people of similar age, number of accidents, type of vehicle). For example, if a large number of people in a coverage group files claims during a given year, their rates will likely rise. When this happens, better discounts and lower overall premiums may be available at other insurance companies. When you decide to switch your auto insurance to another company, you'll find that it's fairly easy to do so.

How to cancel your old Auto Insurance policy

Generally, all you need to do to cancel your auto insurance policy is to inform your insurance company in writing, specifying the date you want the policy canceled. In some states, the new agent must notify the previous agent of the policy change. Some auto insurance companies ask the policyholder send back the actual printed policy. The insurance company will send a cancellation request form that will need to be signed and returned. Examine the form carefully to make sure that all information regarding the policy is correct. If the form is not received within two weeks of sending the letter, call the agent or company immediately to check on the status of the cancellation. Don't just walk away from the old policy without formally canceling it. Each state requires that auto Insurance policies be cancelled with notice, thus the insurance company might assume one wished to continue the coverage, and it might eventually terminate the policy for failure to pay premiums and report the lack of coverage to the state Department of Motor Vehicles. This can hurt your credit rating and ability to get a new policy.

Be sure to get a new Auto Insurance policy first

Always have a new policy in place before canceling the old auto insurance coverage. Otherwise you might have a gap in protection for a day or more! Most states require all drivers to carry a minimum level of auto insurance and most insurance companies require policyholders to present proof of new coverage before they will cancel an active policy. The new company will be able to time the beginning of the new policy to coincide with the cancellation of the prior coverage.

When to Change Auto Insurance policies

At Renewal

Renewal is a convenient time to change auto insurance policies, as you don't have to wait for a refund from your current carrier. A renewal notice will be sent to you approximately 30 days before a new policy begins, depending on the regulations in your state. Should you decide to switch companies, you'll need to have a new policy by the time the current policy renews. Though a company might say there is 10-30 days to get your payment in before a policy terminates, you do not have coverage until the carrier receives the payment. If you have an accident during this time period you most likely will have no coverage since the premium wasn't paid!

Anytime:

All Auto insurance policies contain a provision allowing you to cancel your policy with proper notice at any time. In a few states auto insurance companies "short rate" the policy that means one pays a penalty for canceling before the policy renews. Most insurance companies pro-rate their policies so there is no penalty. The advantage of switching before the renewal date can save you a lot of money. For example if you have a policy that runs from Jan 15th to Aug 15th and you have an accident or ticket that will be over 36 months on March 15th. By switching Auto insurance companies on March 16th, you get a discount for having a clean driving record. Your current carrier won't apply this discount until the policy renews on August 15th! This can save you Hundreds of dollars immediately!

How long does it take to change Auto insurance?

When you change auto insurance companies, the new agent or insurer can generally change carriers while you wait! Generally they'll just need a copy of your current declaration page, driver's license and down payment to get the policy issued.

So why not get started today and Get Free Auto Insurance Quotes from Top Companies?

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