Bombardier boosts leadership through soft skills training
Bombardier is considered the world leading company in railway material production and one of the biggest aircraft manufacturers in the world. As a market leader, this Canada-based company has launched a program for the development of functional skills with which to maintain its leadership in the sector. This program is part of a strategic plan […]
6 essential actions that will improve your internal communication plans
The significance of internal communication for a modern company is paramount. Excellent communication increases productivity in the workplace. Communication barriers can lead to badly coordinated teams, hinderances while collaborating, and even a higher prevalence of consumer complaints. Effective communication is not only helpful for a company’s workforce, but it can also propel higher profits. Consider […]
ITC uses Merchants game to reinforce negotiation skills at companies in developing countries
The International Trade Center (ITC) is a multilateral agency with joint mandate from the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) based in Switzerland. Its purpose is to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries to be competitive in the global market, and thus contribute to economic growth, the creation of […]
The Two Sides of Selling: Emotion and Negotiation
When in one of my classes I claim that “selling is transmitting”, the listener tends to equate the word “transmit” with the transfer of a product or service from the seller to the buyer. Some of my students didn’t understand its real meaning until they played at selling. Any sales trainer will define selling as […]
Guide for designing an effective welcome program for new employees
Onboarding (or personnel induction) ranks high among HR professional priority processes. The arrival of new employees calls for detailed preparation so that they can best understand company operations, know who their co-workers are and quickly acclimate themselves to the workplace. Onboarding processes thus aim to have newcomers feel comfortable in their first days, start being […]
AXA creates a development path for transversal skills
AXA Seguros has created an authentic development path in transversal skills for its employees. Through Gamelearn’s game-based learning courses, the insurance company has discovered an attractive and effective way to lay the foundation for employee training in soft skills. Thus, Pacific, Merchants and Triskelion have become the company’s core training programs for leadership, negotiation and […]
Game-based learning is more successful in a company when it becomes part of its corporate culture
During the last Gamelearn Annual Event held in Mexico City, participants had the opportunity to listen to the experiences of human resources and training managers from top Mexican companies like GNP Seguros, MANE, Sukarne and Universidad del Valle de México (UVM), on using video games for corporate training. They all agreed that it is important […]
MAN Truck increases its employees’ motivation thanks to game-based learning
MAN Truck & Bus is one of the leading international providers of commercial vehicles and transport solutions. Since 1758, its offer has ranged from trucks to financial services, technical assistance and post-sales services related to the operation of MAN vehicles. In 2015, the Training and Development department of the company decided to enter the field […]
7 key ingredients of game-based learning
Game-based learning is gaining more and more ground both in the educational sector and in organizations. The secret of its success lies in determining characteristics, such as the following: Eye-catching and attractive learning scenarios for the user Making progress in the game as different quizzes are solved Rewarding and positive learning experience The key ingredients […]
LG increases the engagement of its workforce through training innovation
LG Electronics is one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world. It develops technological advances in electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, currently employing more than 84,000 people. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, it is one of the largest electronics conglomerates in the world; the company has 75 subsidiaries worldwide. LG Spain, one […]