https://www.maddaford-it.consulting https://www.maddaford-it.consulting/working-from-home <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Office or Home - Perhaps a middle ground? </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/cc738fc1/dms3rep/multi/81d46e73-f8ce-43d8-aa15-29f1499ddb8f.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Now that we are seven months into the global pandemic, and working from home is the new "not so normal" for many people who had roles in an office, we now have to accept that this will be how we operate as a business for quite a while. Some have found little difference if they have been in the environment of contracting where they make an office wherever they are. But now should be the time where rather than viewing it as a temporary solution, we embrace the work environment as remote, and develop permanent solutions rather a "work from kitchen table" mentality. I've seen those companies that grasp the opportunity will be those that survive, such as providing the IT support for those working remotely </span> </span> <a href="https://vistasupport.com/insights/vista-launches-new-techhome-service/" target="_blank"> https://vistasupport.com/insights/vista-launches-new-techhome-service/ </a> <span> <span> . But more opportunities exist, local pubs are using their wifi and table space to customers to form instant work hubs. Perhaps more work hubs would pop up rather than creating nightingale hospitals which seemed to be rarely used. </span> </span> </p> </div> Sun, 25 Oct 2020 12:12:24 GMT trevor_whiteman@hotmail.com (Trevor Whiteman) https://www.maddaford-it.consulting/working-from-home thumbnail main image https://www.maddaford-it.consulting/make-the-most-of-the-season-by-following-these-simple-guidelines <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> The new normal requires the ability to adapt and to deliver in new ways, no more so than within training </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <b> Step out of the box </b> <br/> <p> Classroom training and courses do not automatically convert to an online experience, so step out of the box and focus on what <span> you want </span> to achieve and <span> not how </span> to achieve it. </p> <br/> <b> Follow the Industry </b>   <br/> <p> Don’t forget that even the latest methods change rapidly , so assign someone to keep on top of the new training methods adapting where possible,  </p> <br/> <span> Don't forget the Trainers </span> <br/> <p> Invest in the skills of your training team , their delivery will reflect in the adoption of the course contents. </p> <br/> <b> Think positively </b> <br/> <p> Positive thinking is a major factor in success. So instead of mulling over things that didn’t go quite right, remind yourself of things that did. </p> </div> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:31:26 GMT https://www.maddaford-it.consulting/make-the-most-of-the-season-by-following-these-simple-guidelines thumbnail main image