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23 05, 2014

How storytelling in training changes people. 5 elements of an effective story.

Storytelling in training is nothing new. Since time began generations have been telling and retelling stories through families, passing on traditions, cultures and family values. The retelling of these stories helps embed these values to the next generation so that these stories continue to be told for generations to come. Stories when told well, help [...]

9 05, 2014

4 things to include in your Customer Service Strategy. Match it to customer service training

I've been delivering Customer Service training in Adelaide so long I really get excited when I experience service excellence. I recently received some fantastic service from a sales consultant. Their selling skills were amazing, they made me feel important, answered all my questions and convinced me that their offer would be perfect for me. I [...]

25 04, 2014

Does the ANZAC Spirit exist in 2015?

This year on the 25th of April 2015 we celebrate the 100th anniversary of ANZAC day. We pause to remember the day and pay tribute to the thousands of Australian and New Zealand soldiers who landed in Turkey and were killed by an army that knew they were coming. But that’s not why we celebrate [...]

7 04, 2014

Training x Design’s Gina Brooks on Adelaide’s 5AA – What your handshake says about you

I was asked today by Adelaide Radio Station 5AA to come in as a Body Language expert to have a chat with Radio Host Will Goodings about: What your handshake says about you. We discussed what type of handshake makes a good first impression together with the what type of handshake creates a negative impression. [...]

2 04, 2014

Respectful Behaviours Customised Training – Case Study

This is a Case Study about how Training x Design helped Breastscreen SA implement their Respectful Behaviours Policy. The Need Breastscreen SA in Adelaide contacted Training x Design to provide a customised training workshop for their team about Respectful Behaviours in the workplace. I met with the client to find out more about their business and what [...]

28 03, 2014

How Australia Ranks in the World of Customer Service

New Zealand beats Australia! A couple of days ago I shared an article about which country was happier. The scores were based on the incidence and strength of smiling, giving a ranking of the world's happiest places.   Today I came across a Customer Service Infographic that ranks countries in the world according to their [...]

24 03, 2014

This is Training x Design – Adelaide

Our favourite quote at Training x Design. It represents our vision to deliver training solutions that are not only professional and enjoyable but work. They work because we customise each solution to match our client's specific needs. Our professional educators will consult with you to get to know your business. Identifying the key outcomes required [...]

19 03, 2014

Its International Happiness Day

Thursday 20 March 2014 is the UN International Day of Happiness http://www.dayofhappiness.com.au/ - Register to join the 7 Day Happiness Challenge.   What makes you happy Adelaide? Did you know that 87% of people would prefer to live in a society with the greatest happiness rather than the greatest wealth! But we are bombarded with [...]

17 03, 2014

Happy St Patrick’s Day from Training x Design

It's St Patrick's Day  Its the day when we're all a little bit Irish. Having toured this wonderful country during 2002 I have a soft spot for it. Traditionally St Patrick's day includes celebrating with Guinness the national drink. On a typical day, Americans drink about 600,000 pints of the Dublin-based beer. But on St. Patrick's [...]

21 02, 2014

Please Retailers, Focus on your Customer – Not on the product

Anyone go to Department Stores for Service any more? I haven't been to a department store in ages it always seems to be hard to find what I'm looking for and it does take a long time to get there. But today I was looking for just the right thing. A special gift for a [...]