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Training should also take into consideration the inner barriers to learning.

An introduction of Philippine Skills Framework to Talent Development Professionals and how this initiative can be a valuable resource for TDs enabling us to stay up-to-date with industry trends and develop necessary skills and competencies to build future-ready Filipino workforce.

From the 1800s, when training consisted mostly of apprenticeship and on-the-job learning (think smiths and artisans), to the 2000s and the use of social media and networking as learning delivery tools, workplace learning has come a long way indeed. With technology...

Many training participants come into the classroom unready to take on the learning experience. They often told to attend the training without a proper explanation on why, what the learning goals are. I believe it is important for learning facilitators to introduce topics, and learning activities, that will help the learners recognize their needs and facilitate their own learning process.

Jane (not her real name) was a marketing manager whose 360-degree feedback painted her as stern and aloof. She wasn’t generating the rapport with stakeholders that was vital for career success. So she signed up for a workshop in communication skills, believing that this would make her more effective in motivating her team and persuading clients. Although she learned about the mechanics such as vocal variety and body language, evaluators kept pointing out her stern facial expression.