If graduates spend onboarding listening more than doing… are they really learning?
“Learning is doing. Only knowledge that is used sticks in your mind.”
When new graduates join an....
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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.
Is Simulation Training the Key to Unlocking Faster Skill Development for Early Careers?
Introduction: Bridging the Skill Gap with a Fresh Approach
Imagine an ambitious graduate on their....
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Is Leadership Training in the Digital Age Losing Relevance Without Simulation-Based Interventions?
In an era defined by complexity and relentless technological advancements, leaders are being....
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Preparing Gen Z for a Workforce That Doesn’t Exist Yet
The world is changing at a breakneck speed. The way we work, the industries we rely on, and even the jobs we consider ‘normal’ are all....
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What E-Sports Can Teach Us About Simulation-Based Training for Early Careers.
In recent years, e-sports has evolved from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon, shifting from mere entertainment....
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Why AI can’t replace humans in L&D
Ever since ChatGPT debuted in October 2022, AI has been a buzzword in nearly every industry and learning & development (L&D) is no exception. But....
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How Virtual Simulations Are Transforming Onboarding for New Hires?
Introduction
In today's fast-paced corporate world, the onboarding process for new hires is undergoing a significant....
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How to Measure the REAL Impact of Your Experiential Learning Programmes?
In today's rapidly evolving corporate training landscape, traditional learning methods are often found wanting. Enter....
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How to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Simulation Training Program?
In today's dynamic business landscape, effective training is paramount for employee development and organisational success.....
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Why Are More Companies Shifting to Gamified Learning Environments?
Gone are the days of dry lectures and monotonous training manuals. Companies across the UK are ditching the traditional and....
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How to Craft an Unforgettable Immersive Simulation Experience for Your Team?
In today's dynamic world, employee engagement and skill development are paramount for organisational success.....
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What Role Do Interactive Simulations Play in Modernising Insurance Training Programmes?
The insurance industry faces a dynamic landscape. Customer expectations are evolving, new technologies are....
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How Experiential Learning with MDA Simulations Boosts Employee Engagement and Retention?
Imagine this: Engaged employees are 21% more profitable. Now picture this: A whopping 85% of employees....
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Introduction
In an era where attention spans are shorter than ever, the traditional PowerPoint presentation, once the cornerstone of corporate training, increasingly feels like a relic of a....
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Everyone is more capable than they think they are.
Set aside, for a moment, the small percentage of people who routinely over-estimate their skills, cause havoc, and then saunter off....
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Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably transformed the corporate landscape, compelling organisations worldwide to rethink and reinvent their learning and development strategies.....
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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on transforming corporate training through experiential learning. In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, it is crucial for organisations to....
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In today's fast-paced corporate world, employee engagement has emerged as a critical factor in the success of organisations. Engaged employees are more productive, innovative, and loyal, leading to....
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In today's fast-paced business environment, corporate training programmes play a crucial role in developing employees and enhancing their skills.
However, traditional training methods such as....
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Are you tired of the traditional lecture-style corporate training programs that fail to truly engage and motivate your employees? It's time to switch to a more effective and interactive approach to....
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In today's fast-paced business environment, corporate training has become a necessity for organisations to keep their workforce up-to-date with the latest skills and knowledge.
However,....
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Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is essential for creating a robust people management strategy in any organisation.
EDI initiatives broaden talent pools by attracting....
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In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business environment, organisations must be able to adapt and evolve to meet new challenges and opportunities.
To achieve this, companies need to invest in....
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Professional services, particularly the consultancy sector, play a crucial role in the growth and success of businesses.
In order to deliver the best results for clients, it is imperative for....
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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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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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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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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 commercial and retail banking industry is an increasingly competitive sector, meaning excellent client service skills are vital to avoid other businesses poaching your customers. It is critical....
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The Christmas break is a highly anticipated holiday for most, as people look forward to celebrating the festive season with family and friends and enjoying time away from work.
However, the....
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Motivation among an entire workforce forms the foundations of any successful corporation. If employees are not fully engaged with their role(s) and contribution to the wider business, they are less....
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Due to being a complicated and ever-changing industry, businesses in the banking sector should be looking for training methods that will engage their employees and make a significant difference in....
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The banking sector can become incredibly difficult to work in as processes, laws and technologies are constantly evolving. It can leave employees confused and lacking a solid grip on how banking....
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Time management training helps individuals to manage their workload more efficiently, saving time that was previously spent on workplace distractions and unproductive activities.
While time....
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Experiential learning can be defined as learning by doing, meaning that participants learn new skills through exercises that simulate real-life situations.
This method is being widely....
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As the modern workplace develops in line with changing generational attitudes as well as the implementation of innovative technology, business leaders have a duty to adapt their training methods to....
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Employees in the retail banking sector need to possess a vast range of skills in order to succeed in a market where millions of people are looking for an efficient service on a continual....
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Interpersonal skills and communication are vital traits of any employee working within the service industry.
As an industry that continually leverages the power of clear and persuasive....
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In order to run an effective and successful business, it is crucial that employees possess an agile mindset that allows them to make rapid decisions, implement change and work collaboratively with....
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Commercial management training: improving your processes
Developing commercial skills in the workplace is a priority for any business leader who wants employees to make informed decisions and....
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Financial services training courses will equip employees in the banking sector with the relevant skills they need to work at optimum levels in their specific field.
As a corporate industry,....
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Employees waste 759 hours each year due to workplace distractions, which of course negatively impacts productivity, revenue and progression.
For businesses in any industry, implementing a time....
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As Millennials continue to progress in the workplace, there has been a significant shift in what business leaders need to prioritise in order to reduce staff turnover.
Millennials are typically....
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For business leaders in asset management, constructing a workplace training programme that improves learning retention and delivers a significant return on investment should be a top....
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The need for people management and client service skills is essential for employees in the private banking sector as it is a widely competitive and engaging market.
If a business is to succeed in....
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Implementing and maintaining a LEAN business model in manufacturing can ensure that a business is operating as efficiently as possible.
In order to maximise the chances of success using a LEAN....
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Most business leaders will agree that developing the commercial skills of a workforce is pivotal in maintaining operations to a high standard as well as improving employee engagement.
By....
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Experiential learning events are designed to engage and motivate employees to increase learning retention back into the workplace.
There is a common misconception that businesses have to create....
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A good business leader will be continually looking for innovative ways to train their employees while saving time and money, but are they actually damaging the progression of their employees by....
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The need to make manufacturing improvements is critical to achieving success in the industry. With skills gaps in the sector continually increasing, it is essential that business leaders do all they....
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Training in banking is critical to any business in the industry, and effective compliance training methods should be prioritised in 2024. With rules, laws and regulations continually evolving in the....
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Maintaining a healthy work environment is imperative to the success of a business, in any industry. If certain individuals at a company do not feel comfortable expressing any needs or concerns they....
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Perceptual thinking is the process whereby the response to information or stimuli can be improved through experience in specific environments via various tasks and methods.
This way of thinking....
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The UK is the eighth largest industrial nation in the world, and if current trends continue, it will break into the top five by 2021. The manufacturing sector makes up 44% of total UK exports,....
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The upcoming changes to the manufacturing industry look to focus more on the use of AR and intersects with robotics and drones to create more effective processes.
The technology offers the....
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The method of experiential learning allows individuals to develop their skills in the workplace by experiencing real-life situations that they will encounter in the future, as opposed to merely....
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Business simulations can provide companies with a training situation which can prepare their employees and managers for situations in the safety of a controlled environment.
When timely and....
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A talented and motivational leadership team often underpins successful businesses, and without this team of individuals, many organisations would struggle with employee motivation, talent retention....
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It’s not always easy and straightforward to prove ROI for training. Many senior managers will still believe that training is a waste of time and experiential learning is no exception.
As....
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Experiential learning is great for encouraging an alternative way of approaching problems and learning from experiences.
Omitting the traditional textbooks and whiteboards, businesses have now....
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Some of the biggest companies around the world are opting to implement experiential learning by utilising technology to help employees learn across a range of industries.
This method of learning....
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Experiential learning is quickly becoming a preferred method of training in many workplaces with the benefits of this approach including an increased capability to make more informed and reliable....
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Leaders are now required to be exceptionally agile and adaptable in order to operate effectively when managing different groups of people.
This means that they will often end up in....
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Experiential learning is the term used to describe training and learning which is achieved through experience, in this case, experiences within the workplace.
This form of learning is considered....
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Traditional workplace learning and classroom-based training courses are quickly becoming less favourable to develop staff, and are being replaced by experiential methods like business....
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