Articles and guides
Articles and guides
Practical articles on SETAs, learnerships, skills funding, leadership, the new world of work and training – written by BOTI for South African managers, HR teams and learners.
All articlesPopular articles 91SETAs and skills funding 22Learnerships 10The new world of work 46The 4th Industrial Revolution 36Virtual and online training 14
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12 Mar 2021What are the key differences between Online Learning, Virtual learning, E-Learning, Distance Learning and Blended Learning?The vast landscape of online learning Online learning has become a vast landscape that is increasingly expanding as we make the transition away from...4 Feb 2021Virtual training pros and consThere is no doubt that Covid-19 has accelerated the widespread adoption of virtual technologies that fall under the umbrella of the 4th Industrial Revolution. ...21 Jan 2021There’s power in being empowered… Are you ready?There’s power in being empowered…Are you ready?Covid-19 has accelerated the pace of the adoption of 4th Industrial Revolution technologies. And, even more so when...4 Dec 2020May the 4th Industrial Revolution be with you – Technology vs. PsychologyJokes aside – The 4th Industrial Revolution is not for April Fools There is no doubt that no matter which way we look at...10 Sep 2020Is working from home effective and easy?Windows on the world of change “Getting with the program” I am one of those people from the Gen X group who grew up...9 Sep 2020Adapting to change working from homeEmbracing the winds of change: are the answers blowing in the wind? The Greek Philosopher Heraclitus once said: “The only thing that is constant...3 Aug 202014 Tips to Set Up a Learning Management System (LMS) in South AfricaWhether you are commissioning LMS development in South Africa or comparing LMS software from local suppliers, a learning management system here has to do...30 Jul 2020How do you discipline yourself when working from home?To discipline yourself when working from home, give your work a fixed place and a fixed timetable, plan each day around a few clear...12 Jun 2020Human Creativity: The Skill AI Cannot ReplaceAs artificial intelligence and automation take over routine work, human creativity becomes one of the most valuable skills at work: deciding which problems to...27 May 2020Machines in controlHow the technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution will influence the world as we know it post Coronavirus The digital journey and lessons from...21 May 2020Learning Management Systems in South Africa: How to Choose and Onboard an LMS for Staff TrainingEducational technology solutions such as a learning management system (LMS) let South African organisations deliver, track and report on staff training from one place,...29 Apr 2020Health and Wellness Assessment Questionnaire for the WorkplaceA health and wellness assessment questionnaire is a short set of questions that helps an employer check how staff are feeling. It can cover...29 Apr 2020Fighting COVID- 19: The BOTi guide to precautionary actions and procedures that need to be followed to guard against the virus upon returning to workAs COVID-19 lockdown restrictions start to ease over the next few weeks many businesses in various essential services sectors in South Africa will gradually...16 Mar 2020Taking training matters into sanitised hands – 7 seconds is all it takesTaking training matters into sanitised hands – 7 seconds is all it takes To help curb the spread of the Corona Virus, 7 seconds...4 Mar 2020Hardcore leaders succeeding with soft skills in a world where the only constant is changeSoft skills training teaches the people skills that technical qualifications leave out: resilience, emotional intelligence, empathy, motivation, integrity and clear communication. BOTI runs these...28 Jan 2020Will 2020 mark the beginning of a new era of Roaring Twenties?In 100 years we have moved from the 2nd through to the 4th Industrial Revolution – Will 2020 mark the beginning of a new era of...4 Nov 2019HOW READY ARE YOU FOR THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION?In the past 150 years technology has grown exponentially and now that we are literally catching up with ourselves so that we can effectively...18 Sep 2019MAY THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION BE WITH YOU – PART 1Only two decades into the 21st Century and the way of the world is fraught with change in light of the impact of the...14 Aug 2019May the 4th Industrial Revolution be with you – Part 4: “High on Emotion”Disruption has been the force behind each stage of Industrial Revolution. During the First Industrial Revolution, which took place in the 18th and 19th...14 Aug 2019May the 4th Industrial Revolution be with you – Part 3: ‘Domo arigato, Mr Roboto…’According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) The Future of Jobs Report 2018, the 4th Industrial Revolution, with its associated shifting technologies, is set...21 Jun 2019May the 4th Industrial Revolution be with you – Part 2: Welcome to the 4th Industrial Revolution, you can check out any time you like but you can never leaveThere are some that will say that the 4th Industrial Revolution has indeed already reared its head. Yet, there are also those that maintain...20 May 2019May the 4th Industrial Revolution be with you – Part 1In the past 150 years technology has grown exponentially and now that we are literally catching up with ourselves so that we can effectively...
