Tag: learning and development
Asset Management Masterclass or Awareness Training? Start with the role, not the course
September 21, 2026
I get asked this question quite often: Should I do the Asset Management Masterclass, or would the Asset Management Awareness Training be enough? It is a fair question, especially because the two options overlap in the asset management theory they cover. But when choosing asset management training, I normally start somewhere else. Instead of asking […]
No time for training? Look at what is taking the time.
July 29, 2026
“Not now. The team is too busy.” It is one of the most understandable reasons for postponing training in asset-intensive work. That objection is usually grounded in reality. In a lean operation, capacity is often fully committed before the day begins. The people who most need development are frequently the same people everyone depends on […]
Competence in an ever-changing asset environment
December 3, 2019
How many times has it been said that people are our most valuable assets? Typically, we think of assets as items that are of value to an organisation – but without people, the value of physical assets is seldom realised. We need to take a look at the impact of Industry 4.0, the spread of […]
Tailoring learning to the individual – part two
July 30, 2018
In an attempt to better understand the blended learning approach, we met with the Pragma Academy Learning and Development team to provide answers to some frequently asked questions. Is there still a benefit to keeping classroom courses? There might be a need for some courses to remain as classroom courses due to the nature of […]
