Across the world, businesses from various industries have had to change how they work in light of the outbreak of COVID-19. Are you someone who’s had to embrace remote working....
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Discover practical insights, trends, and strategies from MDA Training’s team of learning and development experts. Our blog explores the topics that matter most to L&D leaders, from experiential learning and skills development to industry-specific training approaches, helping you build high-performing teams.
Covid certainly has been a force for change in the way we work, communicate, and learn. And 2024, from a L&D perspective, certainly looks to be taking on a similar look and feel to 2020, with....
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As the restrictions of COVID-19 took hold of the events industry last year, organisers turned to virtual and hybrid events as a means of staying in operation.
The accessibility of virtual....
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The world of work is a continuously evolving environment, recently changing faster than ever before. As more organisations adopt a remote working policy, the employees who make up those....
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Whether you’re a business leader (who’s looking to plan a recruitment event or interactive conference), or an event organiser, looking for the optimum way to run an event under current....
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From concept to delivery, our team of digital media specialists will design and produce an impactful film that captures the hearts and minds of your audience. The unique mix of our in-house creative....
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2024 saw many businesses, from an array of industries, embracing remote working due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With more and more employees relying on their screens to carry out their....
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Whether you’re the newest team member joining an exciting new start-up or if you’re an existing employee looking to broaden your skillset - digital business simulations provide a sure-fire way....
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If 2024 saw the rise of the virtual event, then 2024 will be the year that businesses worldwide truly embrace the versatility that they offer.
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the....
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the banking industry’s traditional business model was already under significant strain, facing real challenges brought on by the rise of internet & open....
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Whether through necessity, choice or a combination of the two, companies from all manner of sectors and industries have embraced remote working over the last twelve months. As a result, online....
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Hosting hybrid events in 2024 will provide events planners with a bridge between live and virtual audiences.
Live events around the world were grounded to a halt in the spring. And, the....
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In a year dominated by a pandemic (and the difficult decisions that had to be made by employers), it's understandable if you're looking forward to the New Year, and the opportunities it may....
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Key takeaways
Private banking relates to the financial services offered to high-net-worth (HNWI) clients who typically have a high income or sizable assets.
By definition, wealth management....
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The professional world like we know it has been rocked this year, as businesses and employees both continue to adapt their working methods in order to be as productive as possible while doing their....
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The term ‘relationship management’ is often referred to in the professional world as businesses continue to look for ways in which to improve the experiences of their customers or....
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Interpersonal skills are crucial in the workplace.
Encompassing key skills such as communication, cooperation, and empathy, the importance of interpersonal skills has become more apparent in....
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Every business needs clients or customers.
This is a fact that has become all the more relevant in a year plighted by a pandemic. With this in mind, it's no surprise that COVID-19 has....
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In our early careers video below, we show how we can transform the impact of your early careers recruitment, on-boarding and induction programmes through our unique experiential simulations,....
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Commercial awareness is a core skill, which is highly sought-after by potential employers.
Consisting of an individual’s accumulated knowledge of the business world, and paired with a critical....
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Welcome to this two-minute training video on ‘introduction to fixed income’, instructed by Justin Sanders. When a company wants to raise money, it has two main sources. It can look at the equity....
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A report released by EY earlier this year outlined exactly how consumers have changed their banking behaviours in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Packed full of relevant statistics and....
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Commercial acumen is the ability to understand how a business creates value, generates revenue, manages costs, and achieves its strategic objectives. It enables employees to make informed....
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The implementation of virtual training programmes in the workplace has been accelerated massively in 2020, as businesses prepare to overhaul their traditional plans to accommodate the new demands....
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Video calls are now an essential part of the working day as we continue to maintain social distancing and communicate digitally as opposed to travelling all over the world for meetings and....
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Everyone is looking to find the next groundbreaking learning trend that will help to maximise retention. More so now than ever, we are seeing immerse technology being utilised in order to improve....
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Can asset management training be carried out virtually?
Asset management firms continue to operate in an environment shaped by market volatility, evolving regulation, technological innovation and....
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As many businesses begin to show resilience to see beyond the current challenges caused by COVID-19, workplace training and graduate development programmes are starting to become possible....
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Make no mistake; interactive training has always been important for businesses looking to engage their new hires, particularly when it comes to creating memorable training programmes.
With....
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Achieving operational excellence and continually improving the quality of products is a top priority for all manufacturing businesses.
When it comes to maintaining quality across an entire....
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The importance of understanding how an organisation operates and succeeds is higher than ever in the current economic climate.
How commerciality is measured will vary from business to business,....
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Our 'Introduction to Asset Management' programme allows employees to step into the shoes of a fund manager, making critical decisions and later assessing their own performance in order to make....
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Businesses are always looking for a secret formula that will quickly prepare their graduates for the world of work.
In reality, however, the truth is simple. Graduates will only develop their....
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Without regular, practical client service skills training, a company runs the risk of failing to understand the immediate and long term needs of its customers, which in turn can lead to losing....
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Video conferences and meetings are undoubtedly going to form the 'new normal' of business operations. We've put together four useful tips to consider before presenting on a video call to clients or....
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In this video, our consultants provide an overview of our experiential learning simulation 'Run The Bank'. This programme is designed to provide graduates and new hires with an insight into the....
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In such a short amount of time, virtual communication and video conferencing have become such a huge part of the professional world globally.
It doesn’t take long to figure out that this is a....
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After several months in lockdown and growing uncertainty about the future of the UK economy, many businesses are now beginning to integrate their employees back into their typical working....
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Traditionally, leading banks have always been successful on the basis of providing the best products; allowing their customers and clients to manage their finances with ease.
In recent years,....
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Employees in the banking sector will use the skills they learn from day one to help them succeed long term, which ultimately highlights the importance of effective early careers development.
For....
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Banks and investment management companies pay a significant amount of attention to the technical skills required to excel in the increasingly competitive industry - such as credit skills and....
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In this video we explore some of our interactive and experiential digital and virtual learning solutions we blend into our early careers programs for banks. Our blend of experiential simulations,....
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There is no denying the fact that training and employee development in the banking sector has been largely disrupted as operations continue to be significantly affected by the coronavirus....
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Why leadership development is still so important for businesses
Leadership development helps organisations improve decision-making, employee engagement and long-term growth. Strong leaders drive....
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At this time of the year, our specialist consultants would usually be flying across the world, delivering in-house, experiential learning solutions for graduates, interns and new hires....
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The insurance industry is facing mounting pressures to change policies, review premiums and address the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic head-on in terms of financial backing.
In light of the....
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It is safe to say that nobody could have accurately predicted the impact that COVID-19 would have on both our lives and livelihoods.
As we all know, the pandemic has caused widespread upheaval in....
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As a result of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, digital banking solutions are going to be essential if banks want to ensure continuity.
As we covered in our previous blog, once life....
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Credit skills are integral to the operational performance of any bank from a financial, operational and relationship management perspective.
While the majority of employees in the banking sector....
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As financial decline looms over the UK following the most severe business disruption we’ve seen for many years, it now appears to be clear that we are heading for a nationwide recession.
While....
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The traditional structure, operation and priorities of a typical banking business is rapidly evolving day-by-day as new regulatory pressures, technological considerations and consumer expectations....
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In the last week, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has all but confirmed the fears of businesses and SMEs across the UK by warning that the UK faces a ‘significant recession’ as a result of the....
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Here at MDA Training, delivering bespoke, experiential learning programmes and activities for businesses all over the world is at the heart of everything we do. Now that many companies are limited....
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As we continue to live in a world where businesses are in disarray, public spaces are closed, and most of us spend the majority of their time indoors, there is no doubting the fact that corporate....
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During this extended period of business disruption and widespread lockdown, we have been working to utilise our extensive knowledge of business operations to provide tips, advice and guidance on....
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We are thrilled to announce that our online resource centre ‘MDA Learning Lab’ is now available to access.
Full of articles, videos, statistics and more, our resource centre will serve as a....
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Now that a significant number of the UK workforce are working from home as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the remote policies and strategies set out by businesses across the UK and beyond....
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The rapid and unexpected worldwide spread of COVID-19 is continuing to affect the strategic, commercial, operational and leadership challenges associated with the insurance industry.
As areas....
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In a world where setting up your laptop in the kitchen, lounge or spare bedroom to work has recently become the norm; many employees can be forgiven for shifting their immediate focus to getting....
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There has been much discussion from a professional development and business continuity perspective about what employees need to do in order to acclimatise to their new environment when working from....
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“Working from home” is the current 'in thing', though it may not be wholly new to some. At MDA Training, many consultants have been doing so for years, and this work profile is reflected....
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The current COVID-19 outbreak is proving to be one of the most significant issues faced by individuals and businesses alike for more than a generation.
Many workers have now been working....
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As the world continues to be significantly affected by the global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the operations of so many businesses will inherently suffer. Particularly for companies where....
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With many employees working from home amid global health concerns over the coronavirus, millions of people can expect to have their daily routines and work styles impacted.
Not everyone is....
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There is no doubting the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has already begun to cause significant disruptions to the worldwide economy.
Given the fact that the majority of businesses in the UK will....
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A modern banking operation has to account for so much more than it did several years ago, as compliance, innovation and market disruptions are so much more prevalent than they used to be. Much like....
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Banks will spend a significant amount of their budget on business banking training programmes to develop the skills of employees across an entire hierarchy, in several key areas. Far too many of....
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The infrastructure of a banking business is something that will have been changed, developed and perfected over several years. From longstanding blue-chip organisations to challenger banks that are....
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Risk management in banking has never been more complex than it is today. The past decade brought with it a global financial crisis, banking scandals, technological advancements, and much more. All....
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The coronavirus measures are moving quickly. Travel bans in Italy, and the US is refusing to accept European travellers. It will not be too long before Spain and Germany introduce similar....
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Even before Rishi Sunak delivered the “Coronavirus Budget 2024” - his first budget as Chancellor of The Exchequer - we already had a set of extraordinary circumstances.
His appointment as....
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The current state of the banking sector lends itself towards the development of open banking, the importance of client-centric relationships and the rise of innovation and in light of several....
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For more than several days we have been calling out for help for the SME community. All the focus so far has been on protecting our general population. This morning we have received our....
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The Coronavirus is moving into different stages across Europe. Italy has locked down the entire country to stop the spread of the outbreak. This is understandable as Italy has one of the oldest....
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The press is full of nothing except the spread of Coronavirus. Lets’ start with a piece of good news the rate of new cases and deaths have fallen in both China and South Korea. So,....
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Last week (weekending 29th February) the global stock markets saw their biggest fall since the financial crisis of 2008. The markets were beginning to reflect on the spread of Coronavirus and the....
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A long term goal for any business will be to ensure that operations are running as smoothly as possible. Without a clear focus on developing both existing and new client relationships, however, this....
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It seems that every day brings another layer of bad news. The new cases of Coronavirus are growing at a quicker rate than when the virus was mainly contained in China. Serious questions are being....
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Virtual learning enables employees to develop their skills by accessing innovative online platforms. E-learning, virtual reality and AI all fall under virtual learning, and all of which can be....
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Perceptual thinking serves to shift mindsets away from traditional, linear forms of taking on information in favour of innovative methods in order to maximise learning retention.
By manipulating....
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1 Understanding the business
For employees at all levels, it is critical to understand the specific model, approach, culture and values of the business in order to work as effectively as....
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1 Virtual Reality
Put simply, virtual reality (VR) is a computer-based technology that is capable of stimulating a 3D image or environment for the user to interact with.
When it comes to....
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1 Commercial Skills
A new employee may have all of the necessary qualifications in order to succeed within their role, but do they really know how your bank works? Developing the commercial....
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The banking sector has been subject to significant changes over the years, from the implementation of ATMs and contactless debit cards to the rising dominance of fintech across the UK.
As banking....
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After two months, the daily rate of new infection and deaths attributable to Coronavirus in China is in steady decline. The Chinese government is now moving quickly to get the nation back to work.....
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With so many fresh-faced graduates trying desperately to get their foot in the door of the banking industry, it can be hard to differentiate between the mass of applicants, each with similar....
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Chinese manufacturing businesses have been closed for just over eight weeks now. The Chinese New Year has been extended. In reality the workforce has been in quarantine waiting for the Coronavirus....
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Enhancing learning, personal engagement and business growth
MDA Training, one of the world’s leading learning and training companies, has announced a strategic partnership with {embrace}....
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The rise of open banking has greatly affected the financial services sector for businesses in the UK and beyond. The increased facilitation of data sharing from the big corporations to third parties....
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Creating a culture of gender diversity is not just the right thing to do, it also makes business sense – the earlier the better!*
A win/win
MDA Training with {embrace} worldwide, has created....
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MDA Training and {embrace} worldwide offers leadership and mentorship programs specially designed for female executives. Designed to enhance self-belief, confidence and executive presence, our....
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There are so many benefits associated with e-learning methods when it comes to developing the skills of employees. From improved learning retention to increased flexibility, e-learning epitomises....
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Credit skills are absolutely essential for any business operating in the banking sector. The practical and competitive nature of the industry means that it is not enough nowadays for employees to....
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So many businesses will continue to operate in a way that has served them over several years, neglecting to introduce new processes and ways of thinking.
This is typically common in businesses....
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No workplace is without its problems, especially when it comes to the common issue of tensions and disagreements between employees. Workplace conflicts will always occur, no matter the level of....
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As a training consultancy, MDA Training is at the forefront of what is on the minds of HR professionals moving into a new decade. This is because often, HR professionals see training as an important....
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The beginning of a new decade poses many new opportunities as well as challenges for businesses that operate in the banking sector. While the issue of Brexit still remains relatively unsolved, there....
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The quality of management throughout an entire hierarchy can make or break a business in any industry. Typically, managers are responsible for the professional development and wellbeing of their....
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The British Retail Consortium has just announced that total sales fell in 2019 by 0.1%. This is the first time that sales have fallen in 25 years. Tesco has just released Christmas trading figures....
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Modern organisations are under increasing pressure to develop employees who can make better decisions, adapt quickly to change and collaborate effectively in high-pressure environments. Traditional....
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