Totara Community Updates

Behind the scenes with Germany's largest rail network's learning platform + Advice from the Met Office on how to build a skills framework

 
Matt Linaker
Behind the scenes with Germany's largest rail network's learning platform + Advice from the Met Office on how to build a skills framework
von Matt Linaker – Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 4:41 AM
Gruppe Totara

Today we’ll be going behind the scenes with Germany’s largest rail provider to learn all about their platform. If you’re in the transportation industry or you’d just like to see how a national railway manages it’s L&D solution, come along to this one! 

When? Today:17th September. 3 - 4pm LondoRegister here

  • This session will also take place in German on the same day. 

  • Register here for the German webinar. (Ziel: Excellenz im Lernen– Ein Einblick in den innovativen Ansatz der Deutschen Bahn AG)


There’s lots more going on in the Community, take a look: 
Upcoming webinars: 


From earbuds to expertise: Leveraging podcasts for learning & development

Many of us regularly turn to podcasts for news, entertainment, or learning something new outside of work. But how often do we, as Learning & Development (L&D) professionals, incorporate podcasts into our training programs?


Is audio the overlooked modality in workplace learning?


In this session, Adam Lacey, Co-founder of Assemble You, explores the untapped potential of podcasts in learning. Adam will share consumer insights and exclusive data from Assemble You to discuss why audio is gaining popularity, who benefits most from audio-based learning, and how you can successfully integrate podcasts into your organisation’s learning strategy.

When: 2nd October, 4pm London

Register here


Speaking of Podcasts, have you listened to the latest episode of the Totara podcast? 


New Podcast episode: Mastering Skills Mapping

In this episode, we're joined by Brendan Kilshaw, Performance Consultant at the Met Office, and Malcolm Taylor, Head of Capability at the UK Health Security Agency.

We delve into the significance of skills frameworks, sharing insights into the process of skills mapping and its importance in measuring competencies. Brendan and Malcolm guide us through the initial steps of setting up a skills framework, including identifying key competencies for various roles, and the importance of customising these frameworks to meet specific industry needs.

Listen here



The Secret to Thriving Teams: Bold Strategies for Engagement and Retention

Curious why employees leave your company? It's not just about pay. Studies show lack of growth and engagement are bigger factors. Join Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer at Brandon Hall Group, for a webinar exploring the true causes of turnover and how to address them.

Key Takeaways:

  • 94% of employees stay longer if offered career development—learn how training can reduce turnover.

  • Discover how personal growth opportunities boost retention.

  • Learn to re-engage disengaged employees.

  • Explore the role of recognition in fostering a high-performance culture.

Interactive Q&A and polls included.

Speaker: Michael Rochelle, HR expert with 20+ years of experience in employee engagement and retention strategies.

When: 30th October, 4pm London / 11am New York

Register here



New quick-start guide: Accessibility in Totara

We’ve just released a new guide on accessibility on the Help site designed to help you ensure your Totara site and content are accessible to all users. The guide covers best practices for designing accessible courses, using appropriate colours and fonts, creating clear navigation, and more. It also highlights how to address accessibility when customising your Totara platform.

Take a look 

Have a great end to the week and I hope to see you at a webinar soon!