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# Symonds Research

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## Posts
- [How Trainers Can Make Corporate Workshops Fun and Engaging for Adult Learners](https://symondsresearch.com/how-make-training-fun/): Want to transform dull training into sessions your learners look forward to? This guide shows how to add energy and interactivity to your workshops using icebreakers, gamification, room setup tips, and more.
Read how to make your corporate training more fun and effective →
- [How to Use Activities in Workplace Training Effectively](https://symondsresearch.com/using-games-corporate-training/): To make training sessions fun and engaging, using training activities can really help.
Learn about using training activities at work →
- [10 Proven Ways to Keep Adult Learners Engaged in Your Training Session](https://symondsresearch.com/how-keep-adult-learners-attention/): Want to boost attention in your training sessions? From body language and voice control to active learning and storytelling, these 10 proven techniques help you keep adult learners focused and energized.
Take a look at all 10 engagement strategies →
- [5 Dealing With Difficult People Training Activities for Employees](https://symondsresearch.com/dealing-with-difficult-people-activities/): Looking for training activities for workshops on managing difficult people and awkward conversations?
Use these 5 Dealing with Difficult People training activities →
- [5 Stakeholder Management Activities and Exercises for Workplace Training](https://symondsresearch.com/stakeholder-management-activities/): If you are running a stakeholder management workshop or training session for employees, you’ll find these five free exercises useful.
Start using the free stakeholder management training games →
- [5 Critical Thinking Activities and Exercises for Workplace Training](https://symondsresearch.com/critical-thinking-activities/): Critical thinking is an important skill to develop through employee training.
Start using the critical thinking activities →
- [Communication Skills Training Session Plan (Free Template)](https://symondsresearch.com/communication-training-session-plan-template/): Want your communication training to lead to real behavior change? This session plan template shows how to combine theory, practice, and reflection so learners can apply new skills confidently back at work.
Take a look at the full session plan template →
- [Team Communication Checklist: Is It Really a Communication Problem?](https://symondsresearch.com/team-communication-checklist/): Not all communication problems are about learning new skills because many stem from the need for structure and clarity. This checklist helps you assess where things are breaking down and why.
See how to diagnose communication problems step by step →
- [Communication Role-Play Scenarios for Workplace Training](https://symondsresearch.com/communication-role-play-scenarios/): Looking for ready-to-use communication activities that actually work? These role-play scenarios provide clear instructions, debrief questions, and variations to help trainers deliver impactful, hands-on learning experiences.
Take a look at all scenarios and training tips →
- [Leadership Foundations Training Materials](https://symondsresearch.com/leadership-foundations-training-new-managers/): What helps new managers move from expert to leader? These editable training materials focus on the mindset shifts, practical behaviors, and communication skills that make early leadership development more effective and immediately useful. View the Leadership Foundations training materials →
- [Difficult Conversations Training Materials](https://symondsresearch.com/difficult-conversations-training-materials/): Avoiding difficult conversations at work? Instantly download the structured training materials for delivering workshops to teach techniques to handle high-stakes discussions confidently while reducing HR escalation and risk.
View Difficult Conversations Training Materials →
- [Cognitive Load Explained for Workplace Trainers](https://symondsresearch.com/cognitive-load-for-workplace-trainers/): Why do employees forget training so quickly? It’s often a design issue, rather than a motivation problem. By managing working memory limits and planning content carefully, we can improve training retention.
Learn what makes training more memorable and practical →
- [Why Decisions Stall at Work: Decision Avoidance Microlearning for Managers & Teams](https://symondsresearch.com/decision-avoidance-microlearning/): Waiting, chasing, and working around indecision? This short microlearning shows why some people avoid deciding at work, how pressure fuels hesitation, and how to tell the difference between a reasonable pause and a recurring pattern that needs a new response.
Learn what’s really behind stalled decisions →
- [Workplace Negativity Microlearning: Reframe Chronic Complaining Without Defensive Reactions](https://symondsresearch.com/workplace-negativity-microlearning/): Is that complaint just moaning—or a meaningful signal? This bite-sized training helps learners pause, reflect, and respond to negativity with greater emotional intelligence and calm.
Take a look at what’s really behind workplace complaints →
- [What Is Active Listening in the Workplace (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)](https://symondsresearch.com/what-is-active-listening-workplace/): Think active listening just means staying quiet? It’s actually a performance skill with clear, observable behaviors — and most people are getting it wrong at work.
Learn what active listening really looks like in action →
- [Pressure or Personality? A Microlearning Unit on Interpreting Difficult Workplace Behavior](https://symondsresearch.com/pressure-vs-personality-microlearning-workplace-behavior/): When tensions rise, it’s easy to mislabel behaviour as personal. This unit gives employees the tools to recognize stress-driven reactions and respond with clarity instead of judgement.
Understand how to separate pressure from personality →
- [The First-Year Manager Journey: A Practical 12-Month Map](https://symondsresearch.com/manager-development-journey-roadmap/): New managers don’t face the same challenges all year.
This practical 12-month map shows what typically comes up when — and where to focus first. Start here! →
- [What Is Just-in-Time Learning (JIT)? A Practical Guide for L&D, HR, and In-House Trainers](https://symondsresearch.com/what-is-just-in-time-learning/): Tired of training that’s forgotten before it’s used? JIT learning flips the script by delivering quick, targeted guidance in the flow of work, where it can make an immediate impact.
Understand how JIT helps people learn while doing →
- [Tecniche di Presentazione Efficace Materiali didattici di formazione](https://symondsresearch.com/materiali-didattici-tecniche-di-presentazione/): Come si crea una presentazione davvero efficace? Questo kit formativo aiuta i partecipanti a pianificare, strutturare e gestire ogni fase con sicurezza, dal discorso iniziale al coinvolgimento del pubblico.
Visualizza i materiali didattici completi →
- [Sviluppo della leadership femminile Materiali didattici di formazione](https://symondsresearch.com/materiali-didattici-leadership-femminile/): Ti occupi di formazione su leadership e inclusione? Questo corso completo ti permette di affrontare temi chiave come empowerment, negoziazione e sindrome dell’impostore con strumenti concreti e attività già pronte.
Visualizza i materiali didattici completi →
- [Burnout Prevention Microlearning Video Training for Managers — Multi-Module Program (LMS-Ready)](https://symondsresearch.com/burnout-prevention-microlearning-managers/): How can you train managers in under an hour? This ready-to-use burnout prevention kit blends short, impactful videos with editable worksheets—no prep needed.
View the Burnout Prevention Microlearning Video kit →
- [Full Training Materials Catalog (PDF) for Trainers](https://symondsresearch.com/training-materials-catalogue/): Browse over 60 downloadable training material packages for corporate trainers and HR teams, covering leadership, well-being, communication, and workplace skills. View Full Catalogue →
- [How to Run a Successful Stress Management Workshop at Work](https://symondsresearch.com/how-to-run-a-stress-management-workshop/): Is stress taking a toll on your team? A well-run workshop can help your employees learn how to manage pressure, reduce burnout, and improve wellbeing.
See how to run an impactful stress workshop step by step →
- [Leadership Inclusiva Materiali Didattici di Formazione](https://symondsresearch.com/leadership-inclusiva-materiali-formazione/): Come si forma un vero leader inclusivo? Con esercizi pratici, casi reali e materiali pronti all’uso, questo pacchetto aiuta formatori e HR a creare corsi coinvolgenti e personalizzati. Visualizza i materiali didattici completi →
- [Gestione e Risoluzione dei Conflitti – Materiali didattici di formazione](https://symondsresearch.com/gestione-risoluzione-conflitti-materiali/): Sai riconoscere i segnali di un conflitto in squadra? Questo corso fornisce tutto il necessario per aiutare i gruppi di lavoro a trasformare lo scontro in dialogo costruttivo, con tecniche collaudate e materiali già pronti.
Visualizza i materiali didattici completi →
- [Gestione dello Stress Materiali didattici di formazione](https://symondsresearch.com/gestione-dello-stress-materiali-formazione/): Troppo stress in ufficio? Questo corso pronto all’uso aiuta a riconoscere i segnali, capire le cause e introdurre strategie pratiche per affrontarlo, migliorando benessere e produttività.
Visualizza i materiali didattici completi →
- [Wellbeing & Mental Health at Work Training Pack (7 Trainer-Led Topics)](https://symondsresearch.com/wellbeing-mental-health-at-work-pack/): Covering everything from digital wellbeing to burnout prevention, this editable pack helps you deliver credible, in-house training aligned to real workplace challenges. No design time needed—just download and deliver.
Read how to use all 7 training kits →
- [Intelligenza Emotiva Materiali didattici di formazione](https://symondsresearch.com/intelligenza-emotiva-materiali-formazione/): La tua azienda affronta stress, conflitti o difficoltà comunicative? Questo pacchetto formativo sull’intelligenza emotiva offre risorse pronte all’uso per sviluppare empatia, resilienza e collaborazione sul lavoro.
Visualizza i materiali didattici completi →
- [How to Run a Burnout Prevention Workshop (With Sample Slides)](https://symondsresearch.com/how-to-run-burnout-prevention-workshop/): Burnout in the workplace is rising but training can make a real difference. This guide helps you run a practical, engaging workshop with example slides, group discussions, and tools to support lasting change.
Take a look at the full burnout workshop guide →
- [How to Teach Assertiveness Skills in the Workplace](https://symondsresearch.com/teach-assertiveness-skills-workplace/): How do you help staff speak up confidently, without sounding harsh? This trainer’s guide walks you through clear, respectful communication techniques that boost trust, reduce conflict, and support workplace well-being.
Learn how to teach assertiveness skills to employees →
- [What Is 360-Degree Feedback and Why It Matters in the Workplace](https://symondsresearch.com/what-is-360-degree-feedback/): As a manager, it can be extremely useful to use 360-degree feedback and in this post I explain what it is and how to use it effectively.
Learn what 360-degree feedback is for the workplace →
- [12 Empathy Training Activities for the Workplace (Free Team Exercises)](https://symondsresearch.com/empathy-training-activities-workplace/): Build stronger team connections with 12 practical empathy activities you can run today in empathy workplace training sessions. Explore the list of 12 empathy activities →
- [Why Microlearning Works (and When It Doesn’t) in Workplace Training](https://symondsresearch.com/why-microlearning-works-and-when-it-doesnt/): Is microlearning truly effective, or just another buzzword? This guide cuts through the hype to show where microlearning shines and where it fails, backed by real science and workplace examples.
Understand how to use microlearning strategically in training →
- [12 Free Communication Skills Activities for the Workplace](https://symondsresearch.com/communication-skills-activities/): If you are training employees to improve their communication skills, these activities and games can help.
View the 12 Communication Skills training exercises →
- [6 Common Myths About Burnout — Debunked (Training Activity)](https://symondsresearch.com/burnout-myths-training-activity/): Think burnout only happens to weak or disorganized people? This interactive activity challenges 6 common myths and helps your team rethink what burnout really is — and how to handle it.
Learn how to use this activity to improve workplace wellbeing →
- [What Is Neurodiversity? A Practical Workplace Guide for HR & Trainers](https://symondsresearch.com/what-is-neurodiversity/): What does neurodiversity mean in today’s workplace? Learn how embracing different cognitive styles, such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia, can improve morale, creativity, and productivity across your team.
Understand how neurodiversity boosts workplace inclusion →
- [Stakeholder Management Training Materials](https://symondsresearch.com/stakeholder-management-training-materials/): A ready-to-deliver training kit for managers and trainers to teach stakeholder engagement, build trust, influence without authority, and manage resistance in collaborative, change-driven workplaces. View Training Materials →
- [Active Listening Skills Training Materials](https://symondsresearch.com/active-listening/): Teach active listening skills with these off-the-shelf and customizable training materials for trainers. View Training Materials →
- [10 Project Management Tips for Beginners and Non-Managers](https://symondsresearch.com/project-management-tips-for-beginners/): New to managing projects? These 10 practical tips show how to set clear goals, communicate effectively, and keep tasks on track without overwhelm — perfect for beginners and non-managers alike.
Read how to run projects like a pro →
- [What Are Tuckman’s 5 Stages of Group Development? (Trainer’s Guide)](https://symondsresearch.com/tuckmans-stages-of-group-development/): What happens when a team hits a rough patch or just can’t gel? Tuckman’s model breaks group development into 5 clear stages, from initial forming to final adjourning — giving leaders a roadmap for team success.
Read how to guide a team through each development stage →
- [What is Organizational Behavior Theory and How It Shapes Employee Training](https://symondsresearch.com/organizational-behavior-theory/): Why should trainers care about Organizational Behavior theory? Because it helps you design training that matches how people think, learn, and work together, leading to stronger engagement and results.
Read how OB theory improves employee training design →
- [Critical Thinking Training Materials](https://symondsresearch.com/critical-thinking-training-materials/): Designed for HR and corporate trainers to teach clear thinking, evidence-based decisions, and bias-aware analysis in the workplace using practical, ready-to-deliver workshop materials. View Training Materials →
- [12 Proven Ways HR and L&D Teams Measure Training Effectiveness and ROI](https://symondsresearch.com/measuring-training-effectiveness/): If you can measure the effectiveness of training it is much easier to get better results and to maximize the benefits of employee training. Learn 12 ways to measure the ROI →
- [Leveraging Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences to Transform Corporate Training](https://symondsresearch.com/gardners-multiple-intelligences-theory/): Struggling to engage every learner in your training sessions? Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory offers a practical framework to tailor learning that suits everyone, from visual thinkers to hands-on doers.
See how to apply all 8 intelligences in your workplace training →
- [Heutagogy Explained: Transforming Corporate Training with Self-Directed Learning](https://symondsresearch.com/what-is-heutagogy-vs-andragogy/): Which learning approach truly empowers employees, guidance or autonomy? This post breaks down andragogy vs heutagogy and shows how self-directed learning can spark motivation, resilience, and innovation at work.
Learn how to apply heutagogy in your training programmes →
- [What is the Recognition Gap in the Workplace for Employees](https://symondsresearch.com/recognition-gap-workplace/): Are your team’s efforts truly seen and valued? The recognition gap silently impacts morale and retention, especially for those in less visible roles.
Understand how to spot and close the recognition gap →
- [7 Challenges of Managing a Multigenerational Workforce, Examples & Solutions](https://symondsresearch.com/managing-a-multigenerational-workforce/): Struggling to manage Gen Z interns and Baby Boomer veterans on the same team? From communication clashes to differing values, this guide offers real solutions for leading across generations.
See all 7 challenges and how to solve them →
- [Managing Upwards Training Materials](https://symondsresearch.com/managing-upwards-training-materials/): Help employees communicate effectively with managers and build collaborative, high-trust relationships using editable, trainer-led materials focused on upward feedback, clarity, and workplace influence. View Training Materials →
- [14 Fun Leadership Activities and Games for Adults and Students](https://symondsresearch.com/fun-leadership-activities-games/): If you are teaching leadership skills to new managers or future leaders, these 14 leadership skills activities, games and exercises are for you.
- [Feedback Training PowerPoint Slides: Examples & What to Include](https://symondsresearch.com/feedback-training-powerpoint-slides/): Struggling to teach feedback that truly sticks? These PowerPoint slides offer a structured, visual way to train staff in giving and receiving effective feedback, helping you save time and increase engagement in your sessions.
Take a look at the complete feedback training slide deck →
- [5 Tips to Master How to Ask Open vs Closed Questions for Better Conversations](https://symondsresearch.com/open-vs-closed-questions/): Questions sometimes need to be open to collect qualitative information. Other times, closed questions are better for collecting quick, specific information. Learn the right way to ask Open vs Closed questions →
- [Feedback Sandwich Technique: 3 Easy Steps for Effective Workplace Communication](https://symondsresearch.com/feedback-sandwich-technique/): What is the best and most effective way to provide employees with feedback as a manager? Learn the feedback sandwich technique in 3 steps →
- [The GROW Model for Coaching Employees in 4 Easy Steps & the GROW Model Benefits](https://symondsresearch.com/grow-model-benefits-for-coaching/): The GROW model is an easy-to-use framework that makes coaching easier.
The model uses reality, options, the way forward, and goal setting to set in place a logical plan. Learn about the GROW model for coaching and providing mentoring for employees. →

## Pages
- [How Workplace Problems Really Work](https://symondsresearch.com/why-workplace-problems-persist/): Think your team needs another training course? The real issue might be deeper. This post shows why workplace problems persist — and how to choose training that actually changes what happens at work.
Learn what makes training truly effective →
- [Trainer Careers & Freelancing](https://symondsresearch.com/trainer-careers-freelancing/): Looking to develop a career as a corporate trainer or start working freelance? This hub brings together practical guides on becoming a corporate trainer, finding trainer jobs, marketing your services, pricing your work, and working effectively with HR and L&D teams. You’ll also find interviews with experienced trainers sharing how they built their careers.
- [Trainer Delivery & Facilitation Skills](https://symondsresearch.com/trainer-delivery-facilitation/): Trainer delivery and facilitation skills focus on how training is presented, managed, and experienced in real learning environments. This hub brings together practical guidance on facilitation techniques, session structure, learner engagement, and effective delivery for in-person, virtual, and blended training. Use the sections below to explore training design principles, materials development, and delivery techniques in more detail.
- [Training design](https://symondsresearch.com/corporate-training-design/): Corporate training design focuses on how workplace learning is structured, delivered, and scaled. This hub brings together practical guidance on instructional design, learning frameworks, and training materials used in employee and management development. Use the sections below to explore training design principles, materials development, and delivery techniques in more detail.
- [Microlearning Kits and Products](https://symondsresearch.com/microlearning-kits/): Help your managers and employees learn essential workplace skills in minutes, not hours. Our microlearning kits are designed for HR teams, L&D professionals, and trainers who need practical, ready-made training resources that fit naturally into the workday. These bite-sized modules combine short 2–4 minute instructional videos, editable reflection worksheets (PDF + Word), LMS-ready files, and Certificates, transcripts, and facilitation resources. 
- [Evaluation & Policy Consultancy](https://symondsresearch.com/evaluation-policy-consultancy/): At Symonds Research, we provide independent evaluation and policy consultancy services that combine academic experience with practical training expertise. With PhDs, published research, and a track record in developing soft skills training used worldwide, we bring both credibility and real-world insight.
- [Collaborate With Us on Education & Training Research](https://symondsresearch.com/workplace-learning-research-collaboration/): Our focus areas include workplace learning, lifelong learning, and flexible learning models that make education more accessible and relevant for adults and organisations.
- [Materiali in Italiano](https://symondsresearch.com/it/): Sei un formatore freelance, un responsabile HR o un consulente aziendale? Con i nostri pacchetti di materiali formativi pronti all’uso, puoi risparmiare tempo nella preparazione dei corsi e offrire ai tuoi partecipanti lezioni professionali e coinvolgenti. Ogni kit include slide PowerPoint, guida per il formatore, esercizi pratici e handout per i partecipanti, tutto in italiano.
- [Soft Skills Training Activities](https://symondsresearch.com/soft-skills-activities/): What are the best free soft skills activities for training adults? On this page you’ll find more than 20 ready-to-use exercises for communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and more. These activities are ideal for trainers, HR managers, teachers, and team leaders to make workshops interactive, practical, and fun.
- [Dr Valeria Lo Iacono – Co-Founder](https://symondsresearch.com/about-us/valeria-lo-iacono/): Qualifications, teaching experience, and educational expertise of Dr Valeria Lo Iacono and also her academic publications.
- [Microlearning Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/microlearning-guides/): Microlearning guides are practical resources that show HR teams, trainers, and L&D professionals how to design, deliver, and use short, focused learning units in workplace training, often to support just-in-time learning, skill reinforcement, and performance support.
- [Emotional Intelligence Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/emotional-intelligence-training/): Emotional intelligence training in the workplace is the process of helping employees develop the skills needed to build stronger relationships and more effective teams. Emotional intelligence (often called EQ) is especially valuable for managers because, by understanding others’ emotions and behaviors, they can improve communication, collaboration, and leadership. Through practical activities and exercises, EQ training also helps staff strengthen self-awareness, show empathy, and develop greater trust within teams.
- [Microlearning Hub](https://symondsresearch.com/microlearning/): Bite-sized training. Big results.
- [CPD Certification at Symonds Research](https://symondsresearch.com/cpd-certification/): Supporting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Worldwide
- [Corporate Training Strategies](https://symondsresearch.com/corporate-training-strategies/): Discover a range of articles on corporate training strategies, learning models, and instructional frameworks below. Whatever your role in providing training in the workplace, whether you're a corporate trainer, HR professional, or training facilitator, these guides can help you understand how to deliver impactful, modern training. From motivation techniques and coaching models to instructional design and employee engagement frameworks — start building better learning experiences today.
- [Workplace Wellness Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/workplace-wellness-guides/): Explore expert-written guides focused on workplace wellbeing, including topics like mental health, employee happiness, stress management, burnout prevention, and work-life balance. These resources are designed for HR professionals, trainers, and managers looking to build healthier, more productive teams. (Looking for workplace wellness training materials?)
- [Communication and Interpersonal Skills Training](https://symondsresearch.com/communication-interpersonal-training/): Our communication and interpersonal skills training materials are ready-to-use, downloadable workshop kits for HR professionals, workplace trainers, educators, and facilitators. Each fully customizable kit includes slides, trainer notes, handouts, and activities for teaching topics such as active listening, feedback, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, assertiveness, and mentoring.
- [SCORM-compliant soft skills course materials](https://symondsresearch.com/scorm-compliant-soft-skills/): Are you looking for SCORM-compliant soft skills training materials that are ready to upload to your Learning Management System (LMS)? Our comprehensive collection of 50 soft skills training courses is designed for corporate trainers, HR professionals, and L&D teams who need fully editable, structured, and LMS-compatible content.
- [Employee Experience Management](https://symondsresearch.com/employee-experience-management/): What is Employee Experience Management?Employee Experience Management refers to how organizations intentionally design and manage every stage of an employee’s journey — from hiring to offboarding — to enhance engagement, well-being, and loyalty. Employee experience is the full journey someone has with an organization, while employee engagement is about how involved, positive, and invested they feel at work.
- [Workplace Communication Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/workplace-communication-guides/): What you’ll find on this page
- [Resilience at Work Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/resilience-at-work-guides/): If you are interested in understanding more about resilience and confidence or in teaching this topic to managers, employees, and business owners, make sure to take a look at the Resilience PowerPoint slides that we provide, which you can instantly download and use for giving workshops and short courses in workplace resilience.
- [Managing Remote Teams Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/managing-remote-teams/): Hybrid teams and remote teams are now an established part of many workplace setups. Some companies operate entirely remotely, while others combine WFA (Work-from-Anywhere), home and office-based working.
- [First-time and New Manager Training Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/new-manager-training-guides/): First-time and new managers need practical support with core skills such as setting expectations, delegation, coaching, feedback, handling difficult conversations, and building team confidence. These manager training guides bring together step-by-step advice, activities, and examples to help new managers develop those skills and handle common workplace challenges.
- [Soft Skills Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/soft-skills/): This page provides a set of soft skills training guides for workplace trainers, HR professionals, and facilitators working in learning and development (L&D) and employee development. It brings together practical articles, activities, and exercises covering communication, empathy, teamwork, psychological safety, and other essential workplace soft skills.
- [Equality, Diversity and Inclusion](https://symondsresearch.com/equality-diversity-inclusion/): Guides on equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace to help managers, employees, and HR improve inclusion and opportunies for all.
- [Employee Coaching Tips & Mentoring Tips](https://symondsresearch.com/employee-mentoring-coaching-tips/): Employee coaching and mentoring are practical ways to help staff develop skills, share knowledge, and grow with the support of structured feedback and guidance.
- [Workplace Feedback Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/feedback-in-the-workplace/): Articles on feedback in the workplace.
- [Critical Thinking Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/critical-thinking-skills/): What Are Critical Thinking Skills?When we talk about critical thinking in the workplace, we mean the ability to stop, think things through clearly, and make decisions based on facts, not assumptions. It’s about being able to step back, look at a situation from more than one angle, and ask the right questions before acting.
- [Dr Paul Symonds](https://symondsresearch.com/about-us/paul-symonds/): Dr Paul Symonds is co-founder of Symonds Research and a sociologist, educational researcher, and learning designer with over 20 years of experience in education and training.
- [Soft Skills Training Materials and Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/soft-skills-training-course-materials/): Soft skills training course materials for instant download
- [Communication Skills](https://symondsresearch.com/communication-skills-training-course-materials/): Communication skills training course materials for anyone looking to provide training and teach better communication in the workplace.
- [About Us](https://symondsresearch.com/about-us/): An insight into Symonds Research, the founder Dr Valeria Lo Iacono and the training course materials we offer for employee training.
- [Disclaimer](https://symondsresearch.com/disclaimer-2/)
- [Privacy Statement (EU)](https://symondsresearch.com/privacy-statement-eu/)
- [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://symondsresearch.com/cookie-policy-eu/)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://symondsresearch.com/terms-conditions/): Symonds Research Ltd Terms & Conditions
- [Corporate Trainer Resources, Guides, Tips & Advice](https://symondsresearch.com/corporate-trainers-resources/): Freelance and corporate trainers tips and advice to give you a helping hand for when you provide training workshops.
- [Free Training Games & Activities](https://symondsresearch.com/free-training-games/): Free training games for HR and corporate trainers for training day courses and lessons in classroom. Ice breakers, energisers and roleplays.
- [Online Teaching Guides](https://symondsresearch.com/online-teaching/): Teaching online and digital classrooms. Training course materials for teaching online and home-based part-time jobs online | Symonds Research
- [Leadership](https://symondsresearch.com/leadership-training-course-materials/): Download Leadership and management training course materials to use to run workshops and training courses.
- [Wellness](https://symondsresearch.com/wellness-training-materials/): Wellness, healthy living, well-being and work to life balance training course materials and programs for the workplace and employees.
- [Buying Training Materials & Programs](https://symondsresearch.com/buying/): Unsure how off-the-shelf training materials actually work? This guide explains what’s included in each editable package, how instant download and licensing operate, and how to customize content for in-person or virtual delivery.
Understand how to buy and use ready-made training materials confidently →
- [Coaching Employees & Staff & Workforce Skills Training for Human Resource Departments (HR)](https://symondsresearch.com/workplace-training/): In this section, you will find some great ideas and tips for providing workplace and workforce training and coaching for employees.
- [Team Building Free Activities](https://symondsresearch.com/team-building/): Why not use these FREE Team Building games in your training workshops and classes. Great ice breakers and group inclusion games.
- [Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training Course Materials](https://symondsresearch.com/edi-training-materials/): A selection of workplace equality, diversity and inclusion training programs that we provide training materials and packs for.
- [53-Page Free Training Activities eBook for Trainers](https://symondsresearch.com/free-corporate-training-activities/): Need fresh ideas to energize your workshops? This free 53-page training activities eBook gives you 25 practical exercises, from icebreakers to revision games, designed for corporate trainers and workplace educators.
See what’s included in the free eBook →
- [FREE Training Day Checklist PDF Download](https://symondsresearch.com/training-checklist-template/): As a corporate trainer, there are so many things that you need to remember before every training session! This is why a training checklist template is useful.
- [Free Training Resources](https://symondsresearch.com/free-training-materials/): Teaching online, whether as a freelance corporate trainer or offering your own workshops to a special interest group, is different from in-person training. These free training materials, resources, and guides can help you offer online training workshops.