Gaining feedback is important for us to grow. Especially if it tells us something that was perhaps a scotoma, or a blind spot. We all have them, these blind spots, the things that others see and we don’t. So when we get negative feedback, what do we do with it? Sometimes we act, and improve, […]
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This week’s blog is being written with hand warmers on, a mug of hot coffee with yummy homemade fruit cake. Even though it essentially spring – the cold still remains in the early mornings. These are the things that I love and so feeling supported myself I wanted to share some support just for you. Sometimes
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Do you have a business model that keeps you compliant and gaining new business? So often when reviewing or auditing RTOs I see some key areas that could mean opportunities for significant new business. Sometimes these RTOs are struggling to gain new clients, and when these noted points are mentioned the RTO owner is amazed
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“Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential” – Sir Winston Churchill Business and strategic planning for our RTO are important tools. In the world of RTOs we are asked to create a plan to show our intended direction. The word “Plan” generally construes a mental image of a map: start here…finish here. Simple,
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As with many small business start-ups, I have sourced and found some incredible mentors over the years – people whose guidance and advice have helped immeasurably when it’s come to achieving success, both personally and professionally. Coming from a high level management capacity working for others I knew I had the capacity to create and
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RTO planning is all well and good yet some days just don’t go as planned when you are working with RTOs. There are days when things are just not meant to happen. The other day I was asked to sit in on some assessments in the truck driving arena. I have been working with the
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So often I talk to clients who have an RTO and they say they are so happy they commenced the business. And they go on to say that they have learnt so much about themselves, their family and their friends along the way. They have often feel they have undertaken a journey of self-discovery! I
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Ideas that work have just released a series of new videos. These are excellent resources for trainers to use and to support PD within RTOs, to help managers, team leaders, supervisors and workplace trainers understand what workplace literacy and numeracy is and why it is important. They show some of the potential risks if workplace
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A successful marketing plan can help you reach your target market, boost your customer base and, ultimately, increase your bottom line. It also helps you develop products and services that meet the needs of your target market. Marketing planning can seem daunting and time-consuming, but the good news is that you don’t have to start
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An internal audit is simply another form of feedback following an inspection of your RTO and review of completed files, information and forms. Internal auditing needs to be an independent, objective assurance activity designed to add value and improve an RTO’s operations. An internal audit simply compares how things actually are, to how we think they
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