by Andrew Marshall

10,000 Hours & Genes: Does Practice Make Perfect?

An article from the July 5th – 11th 2014 Economist: “TO MASTER the violin takes 10,000 hours of practice. Put in that time and expertise will follow. This, at least, is what many music teachers – following Malcolm Gladwell’s prescription for achieving expertise in almost any field by applying the requisite amount of effort –… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Army Trainer Wins Transforming Lives Award

Robert Balmer, an operations training warrant officer with the 1st Regiment Royal Military Police (RMP) in the British Army, has won a Transforming Lives Award supported by the Institute for Learning (IfL). The award was presented to him on 19 June 2014 by IfL’s chief executive, Jean Kelly, at a celebration hosted by the National… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

The British Army Command, Leadership & Management Programme

Getting Promotion The Army is committed to ensuring that soldiers have the training and skills required for promotion. A Command, Leadership and Management (CLM) programme is mandatory for those selected for promotion to the rank of Non-Commissioned Officer. The aim of the soldiers’ education programme is to improve the performance of soldiers both in barracks… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

ROI: Demonstrating The Value & Impact of Learning Professionals

The CIPDs Learning and Talent Development Survey 2013 gives an indication of the continued critical importance of learning and talent development to the business environment. The CIPD notes that learning professionals are still operating in a resource-light, challenge-rich environment (as identified in 2012 and since the onset of the global financial crisis); times are tough… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Military Training: Instruction & Quality

“Many complain that the Marines they are getting out of entry-level training lack physical fitness, have poor discipline, and are prone to personal issues. Besides the basic leadership issues presented here, I would present that the reason there is such a large disparity in the Marines coming from the schoolhouse is directly related to the… Read More