Acquisition International - Business Excellence Awards 2023 45 ince opening their doors, the team at The virtual training team have gone from strength to strength offering a science-based host of training opportunities to clients across the globe. With instructor-led techniques at the core of their learning, it’s little wonder that this virtual training is high-impact and high-value in equal measure. The vision that has always gone into The virtual training team has been one of engagement, happiness and performance in the workplace. Indeed, this defines the approach taken by the team when they design the courses on offer. At all times, the expert instructors who are the beating heart of The virtual training team are thinking of how to transfer knowledge in such a way that it can be easily applied in a host of different workplace environments. For them, the training must be flexible enough that participants can take what they have learnt back to their workplace and apply their new knowledge and skills in their own roles. The training at The virtual training team crosses into numerous sectors including Financial Services, Life sciences, Public Sector & Healthcare, Manufacturing, Tech, Media and Comms. Over the years the team have managed to build up impressive relationships with their clients, who not only choose to work with them time after time but recommend them to their friends too. In 2022, the team achieved an average recommendation score of 9.2/10 for their training. The use of virtual technology is one which has really taken off over the last few years, and the team at The virtual training team is specifically designed to stand above what the competition has to offer. The learning design studio who creates all of the team’s workshops is one of the best in the business, and the training coordinators who match clients with the right coach as well as making sure the training goes smoothly are incredibly passionate. At all points of the customer experience, you can be sure that you’ll encounter someone who is learning obsessed! The culture is therefore one which is informal, but professional. People can thrive because they’re happy and their roles are clearly defined. As a training business, it’ll come as little surprise that learning and continuous improvement is also a huge part of the firm’s culture, and many have grown significantly since joining The virtual training team. Recruitment is focused not only on expertise but on those who match the team’s brand values. People who bring creativity, curiosity, S community spirit and integrity to the company in their own way tend to stay the course! Looking ahead, it’s clear that virtual reality (VR) is the next big step for online training. During 2022, the team were equipped with VR headsets, and they are often used for team meetings – and even the Christmas party! The challenge, however, is the speed of change with apps and platforms. Even for a forward-thinking company such as The virtual training team, it takes a lot of effort to ensure that they are at the cutting edge of what the technology is able to deliver. In the wider market, many businesses are seeing their managers burnt out, productivity dropping, and businesses concerned about both retention and onboarding new employees. With this backdrop, it’s easy to see how training can fall by the wayside. But those businesses who invest in training their people with the skills they need to face these challenges will find teams that are learning new skills, and build a more adaptable and resilient workforce, better equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow. With the future just around the corner, we can’t wait to see how The virtual training team adapt to the challenges ahead! Company: The virtual training team Email: connect@thevirtualtrainingteam.co.uk Web Address: www.thevirtualtrainingteam.co.uk With lifelong learning becoming such a vital part of how we work, it’s little wonder that companies such as The Virtual Training Team have managed to achieve such notoriety over the last few years. In the Business Excellence Awards 2023, the team were named Best Virtual Training Organisation 2023 – Midlands. We dig a little deeper to find out more. Best Virtual Training Organisation 2023 - Midlands Company: The Virtual Training Team Email: connect@thevirtualtrainingteam.co.uk Web Address: www.thevirtualtrainingteam.co.uk Feb23132
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