Updated: Aug 8 2024
In the business division of FSV Hollwitz-Burgbach, an ambitious club in the 2nd football league, there had been a tense atmosphere for several days. The last 12 months had put the club’s image to a severe test and increasingly unsettled the fans. Unsubstantiated accusations of manipulated games had left deep scars, and now the club faced the challenge of restoring its reputation as a talent incubator.
In these turbulent times, Thomas, the head of the Public Relations department, stepped up. His idea? An innovative, fast onboarding of the new PR expert Yasmin. It was clear that the average training period in PR had to be drastically reduced under the given circumstances. How? With the help of e-learning, the whole thing should be accomplished.
Thomas was firmly convinced that e-learning is the key that significantly streamlines the average training period and enthusiastically told his team about it. It offered Yasmin a unique opportunity to quickly and effectively familiarize herself with the complex topics of compliance, strategic corporate alignment, and the usage possibilities of available PR channels. The urgency with which innovative and positive PR ideas had to be implemented called for an unconventional and fast method. So he developed a suitable onboarding plan for Yasmin, which should enable her to get started within a very short time and resolve the PR disaster. Thomas placed great hope in e-learning to streamline the normally average training period. On the one hand, he saw great advantages in the fact that the Learning Management System (LMS) can be individually tailored to the new employee and progress can be tracked. The gamification elements would also take some pressure off Yasmin, as learning would now be more playful. He had already identified SWISSTEACH as a suitable E-LEARNING AGENCY, who were known for their customized E-LEARNING FOR COMPANIES.
So much for Thomas’ plan. But could the desired effect really be achieved here? Let’s ask Yasmin herself.
THE AVERAGE TRAINING PERIOD: YASMIN’S PERSPECTIVE
With little experience, I started my first day at FSV Hollwitz-Burgbach, which had always been my favorite club. I knew about the manipulation allegations and already thought that the atmosphere on site would probably not be the best. But I, as a new employee, would certainly still receive my average usual training period … Wishful thinking. Thomas introduced himself to me in an earnestly friendly manner, but you could tell that something was brewing inside him. With a throbbing temple, slightly sweaty forehead, and a strained smile, he explained to me that we “had to shorten the average training period a little due to the current situation.” I was immediately electrified. As a rule, one spoke of at least three to four months in the PR area until at least the procedure or strategy was clear, as well as the PR channels were reasonably surveyed. Thomas tried to take a diplomatic approach, but the message was clear: The first results should be available after 8 weeks.
I already saw myself traveling from place to place, taking notes and learning like crazy to meet expectations. But all Thomas gave me was a tablet on which I would find everything I needed. I was confused. That was Thomas’ plan? Shorten my average training period with a tablet? I was skeptical, but I had no other choice. So I started with the first DIGITAL EMPLOYEE TRAININGS and soon took a liking to the format. After a short time, I no longer felt so pressured and saw rapid progress in myself. I noticed that above all the flexibility helped me to cope with the workload and to shorten my average training period. I playfully completed my tasks, sometimes even on long train or bus journeys, so that I didn’t have so much to do during the week.
The LMS clearly showed me my strengths and weaknesses, which allowed me to work on them in a targeted manner, and the necessary certificates and evidence were all secured in the LMS. Thus, e-learning not only shortened my average training period, but more than that, it greatly facilitated my daily work – and that, of course, especially with a view to the future.
AVERAGE TRAINING PERIOD WITH E-LEARNING: a SUCCESS STORY
With the help of e-learning, Yasmin’s average training period could be drastically shortened. Thomas and Yasmin immediately launched a first PR campaign that perfectly matched the new strategic direction of FSV Hollwitz-Burgbach. The fast onboarding and the subsequent successful PR campaigns were proof of the effectiveness of e-learning in critical times or under challenging circumstances. “The whole thing has given us a decisive advantage. The plan has worked out and the setup will serve us in the future for any new hires. Taking into account Yasmin’s feedback, structures were created in the LMS from which our future new employees can greatly benefit,” Thomas emphasized. Yasmin added: “Without the possibility to familiarize myself so quickly, we would not have been able to react so promptly to the challenges.”
The innovative onboarding strategy had not only accelerated Yasmin’s start, but also shown how crucial the shortening of the average training period – mind you, without any negative impact on the quality of knowledge transfer – can be for coping with corporate crises. Through e-learning, a flexible, efficient, and effective onboarding method was established, which helped FSV Hollwitz-Burgbach to successfully improve its image and prepare for a promising future. Maybe even in the first league in the future … we’re keeping our fingers crossed anyway.
ANOTHER SUCCESS STORY: JULE’S ONBOARDING WITH GLOBAL TEACH®
Parallel to Yasmin’s success story, Jule, the new marketing manager of FSV Hollwitz-Burgbach, experienced similar challenges and successes. She also used the GLOBAL TEACH® e-learning platform from SWISSTEACH to efficiently manage her average training period. Jule faced the task of quickly understanding the complex marketing processes and tools of the club and integrating herself into the team dynamics. Thanks to the customized courses, interactive modules, and quizzes, she was able to rapidly improve her skills and integrate well into the team. The flexibility and user-friendly interface of the LMS helped her to ease her entry and increase her productivity.
Jule’s start was marked by a variety of challenges. The marketing processes of FSV Hollwitz-Burgbach were detailed and complex, and it was crucial that she understood them quickly and thoroughly in order to work effectively. The GLOBAL TEACH® e-learning platform enabled her to acquire the necessary knowledge at her own pace while gaining practical experience. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application was particularly valuable for Jule, as it allowed her to feel more confident in her new role.
The GLOBAL TEACH® courses offered a comprehensive introduction to the specific marketing strategies of the club. Through interactive modules and quizzes, Jule was able to regularly test and consolidate her knowledge, which helped her to better internalize the learning content. The user-friendly interface of the LMS made it easier for her to access the training materials and enabled her to learn flexibly and efficiently. This flexibility was particularly important as she was able to adapt her learning times to her daily work, without the average training period suffering as a result.
In addition to the theoretical content, GLOBAL TEACH® also offered the opportunity to participate in virtual meetings and regular feedback sessions. This promoted exchange with her colleagues and superiors and helped her to integrate into the team more quickly. Through continuous communication, she was able to clarify her questions and receive valuable advice that further accelerated her average training period.
REDUCE THE AVERAGE TRAINING PERIOD NOW WITH GLOBAL TEACH®
Thanks to the support of GLOBAL TEACH®, Jule’s average training period was significantly shortened. Within a short time, she was able to confidently apply the internal tools and processes of the club and already brought initial creative ideas into the marketing department. Her ability to react quickly to new challenges and find innovative solutions contributed significantly to the success of the club’s marketing campaigns. She quickly became a valuable member of the team and made a decisive contribution to the positive image of the club.
The positive experiences of Jule and Yasmin clearly show how effective e-learning can be in critical times and how it helps companies to integrate new employees quickly and successfully. The flexible and high-quality learning processes of GLOBAL TEACH® enabled both of them to significantly shorten their average training period and successfully integrate into their new roles. These success stories underscore the importance of modern e-learning systems for efficient onboarding and long-term employee retention in companies.
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