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Articles in Feb, 2008 issue of Training Journal

• Cartooning for presenters
• The editor
  by Debbie Carter
• 2008 Ad
  by Debbie Carter
• Motor trade moves in for the skill: the motor industry's Sector Skills Council is predicting a 'major skills crisis' a decade from now if steps are not taken to train thousands of skilled workers. Elizabeth Eyre spoke to the Institute of the Motor Industr
  by Elizabeth Eyre
• Pick a profession by postcode? The Skills Commission has published the interim findings of its six-month investigation into careers advice services in England. Elizabeth Eyre spoke to the inquiry's chairman
  by Elizabeth Eyre
• More CPD needed by young managers: common Purpose has found that young managers lack job satisfaction, despite being given training and development opportunities by their employers
  by Elizabeth Eyre
• Associate trainers feel the squeeze: the fourth TrainerBase survey on the rates charged for training reveals how independent trainers feel they are "constantly being squeezed". Elizabeth Eyre looks at the figures
  by Elizabeth Eyre
• Seeing is believing! The latest round of National Training Awards winners was recently announced. UK Skills boss Simon Bartley explains why they are an important part of the race to stay competitive
  by Simon Bartley
• New CIPD guide to help managers prevent conflict at work
• From the BILD with love
• Internet presence a must for independent trainers, reveals survey
• More than 1,200 employers cautioned over smoking ban
  by Kelly Mansfield
• What are the new measures to prevent illegal working?
  by Kelly Mansfield
• MEPs call for occupational health targets to be set
  by Kelly Mansfield
• Policing skills development
  by Dawn Pilkington
• Congratulations to the WorldSkills team
  by Olu Bamidele
• Why join L&D associations?
  by Brian Rhgodes
• Ask Izzy: in a regular new feature, TJ agony aunt Isobel Rimmer provides the answers to your training problems
  by Isobel Rimmer
• The campaign for learning to be made a universal right goes on
  by Peter Honey
• Martyn Sloman warns against leaping on to the social networking bandwagon too soon
  by Martyn Sloman
• David Grinham explains how Europe's IT giants have come together to improve workforce e-skills
  by David Grinham
• Riding the Olympic wave: Olympian Adrian Moorhouse believes the 2012 Games can help organisations create "an atmosphere of self-belief" amongst their employees—but they need to start now. Sue Mennell talks to the swimmer-turned-training con
  by Sue Mennell
• Making a drama out of customer service: the lot of a customer service agent is not always a happy one. Elizabeth Eyre talked to one council that has sought to re-energise and refocus its CSAs through drama-based training
  by Elizabeth Eyre
• The proof of the pudding: Barry Johnson and Mandy Geal reveal the ingredients of their recipe for feedback success
  by Barry Johnson
• Nurturing nature: Geoff Trickey outlines some ways to help people grow and flourish within the workplace
  by Geoff Trickey
• Leading teams under pressure: the current economic climate means many leaders will never before have led their teams through such a period of uncertainty. Karen Ainley explores how the Inspirational Development Group uses the Army ethos to help organisati
  by Karen Ainley
• Intelligent leadership through image-making: Dr Mike Bagshaw paints a picture of modern leadership
  by Mike Bagshaw
• Tools of the trade: in a new series, Carol Wilson identifies the tools and models frequently used during coaching projects. This month, she looks at Bruce Tuckman's Forming, Storming, Norming & Performing team development model
  by Carol Wilson
• Managing and leading people: in the first part of a two-part article, Angus McLeod sets out a simple methodology for managing individuals
  by Angus McLeod
• Thinking tools: being able to make connections is a key skill in creativity. Debbie Carter outlines some exercises designed to help make those links
  by Debbie Carter
• Virtual Teams Pocketbook
  by Matt Somers
• Learning from Errors: Opportunities for individuals, groups and organizations
  by David Skinner
• This month's digest
• Online editor
• Net check: our series looking at the best of the web is back. This month, Garry Platt checks out the TrainerBase website
  by Garry Platt
• Super models: in a series of articles examining learning models, Dr Mike Clayton looks at Kurt Lewin's freeze phases—three steps on the journey of change
  by Mike Clayton
• Hints & tips: taking the example of some of last year's National Training Awards winners, Simon Bartley has some advice on how to achieve your workplace goals
  by Simon Bartley
• Great thinkers
  by Sue Mennell
• 'Street corner university' or public library? James Farquharson steps in off the street to discuss a unique training environment
  by James Farquharson
• New appointee aims to 'bridge the gap' between learning and jobs for disabled graduates
• Global business focus for commercial director
• Change management consultant is new head of Gloucestershire IoD
• New group HR director joins the Tribe
• Epic's strategic development has new leader
• TOTC announces new chairman
• New appointment aims to raise company profile
• Food for thought
• IAB appoints new president
• Working on the boundary: the recognition and management of psychological issues
• Strength of character is the key to achieving success
• Matchett announces support and distribution deal with Learn.com
• CIPD certificate in training practice
• BPP Malpas
• Certificate in coach/mentor supervision endorsed award institute of leadership & management
• One service, 75 destinations, 3000 venues
• At the root of management: professional qualifications from level 2 to level 5 with CMI and ILM
• Head 4 heights
• Create your own visual vocabulary
• Brochures—user manuals—tenders—reports—packaging—letters
• Got a lot on your plate? Looking for inspiration?
• See the big picture
• 2-day team management profile licensing workshop—only 1100[pounds sterling] + VAT
• Association of Learning Providers "Partners in Learning" conference
• L Vaughan Spencer: it's a no-brainer for the Gangsta Motivator this month as he goes into I-Mode
  by Gangsta Motivator