Current Issue

• Editorial
  TJ editor, Debbie Carter, looks at the future of learning in the workplace as Generation Y and Generation Z enter the job market.
• Online Opinion
  This month's online opinion discusses what the best days of the week to run training courses on are.
• Opinion Peter Honey
  One piece of learning leads to another, says Peter Honey.
• Across The Pond
  When the going gets tough, Americans stay optimistic, says Harrison Monarth.
• Opinion Tricia Hartley
  Tricia Hartley shares some thoughts on why we learn and what happens when we do.
• Opinion Hugh Greenway
  Utter certainty prevents learning, says Hugh Greenway.
• Diary of a CEO
  Janette Faherty has a busy month, meeting apprentices and getting contracts.
• Ask Izzy
  TJ agony aunt Isobel Rimmer has all the answers.
• Opinion Francis Marshall
  In a new series of articles exploring attitudes towards L&D across Europe, Francis Marshall asks: “Are we listening to today’s learner?”
• Viewpoint
  Michael Armstrong takes us on a journey through the Learning Revolution.
• The Business of Education
  In a series focusing on business schools, Steve Coomber visits ESCP Europe.
• Leadership strengths at the top of the class
  Larry Reynolds reports on a recent leadership masterclass by strengths-based development guru Marcus Buckingham.
• ULRs celebrate hitting training target early
  The third unionlean annual conference was an upbeat event, celebrating the achievements of learning reps in workplaces around the country. Elizabeth Eyre joined the delegates.
• Seeing is believing
  Philip McNamara reveals the key lessons learned by a group of UK airline executives on a recent visit to some of the USA’s most successful companies.
• Growing your own
  Head of learning at BT, Peter Butler talks to Debbie Carter about his work at the telecoms giant and the importance of nurturing talent.
• Generation Y
  Charles Woodruffe asks why Y?
• Talent management: Key questions for learning and development
  In the first of a three-part series exploring talent management, Sarah Cook and Steve Macaulay raise some important questions about why having a talent strategy is an organisational imperative.
• Generation Y: Get them to care about great customer service
  Young employees need to be convinced that customer care benefits them as much as the customers, says Bruce Tulgan.
• Superstars, prima donnas and mavericks: Facing up to the company rebels
  Andrew Leigh has some advice on managing unpredictable and demanding talent.
• Communicating collaboration
  Peter Block shares a self-evaluation framework devised for those involved in the broadcast industry and invites TJ readers to try it out for themselves.
• Tools of the trade
  In a regular series, Carol Wilson identifies the tools and models frequently used during coaching projects. This month, she focuses on mindfulness.
• Tools of the trade at work
  In a series showing how the tools and models featured in “Tools of the trade” work in practice, Gladeana McMahon gives an example of the successful use of mindfulness in a coaching project.
• Coaching for the 'New Normal'
  Neela Bettridge considers the role of coaching in the next generation of corporate governance, which must integrate sustainability to rebuild trust and achieve ongoing shareholder value and business sustainability.
• In the mix
  In a new series on how to successfully market your business, David Thorp starts right at the beginning with a marketing plan.
• Transfer and application
  In a new series looking at the issues surrounding the transfer and application of learning, Robert Terry reveals the vital importance of line managers in making training work.
• Reviews
  This month we review 'FYI For Your Improvement: A Guide for Development and Coaching for Learners, Managers, Mentors and Feedback Givers' by Michael M Lombardo and Robert W Eichinger and 'HR Strategy for the High Performing Business: Inspiring Success Through Effective Human Resource Management' by Ap Eigenhuis and Rob van Dijk.
• Technology tools
  In a regular series on how to use technology in training, Justin Collinge has some pointers on maintaining great energy in the room when using technology.
• Net check
  In our series looking at the best of the web, Garry Platt finds a useful website for information on management models and methodology.
• Learning about e-learning
  In a series aimed at those taking their first steps with e-learning, Rob Hubbard outlines the key themes of a recent eLearning Network conference.
• Transactional analysis
  In a series looking at the uses of Transactional Analysis in L&D, Garry Platt focuses on Time Structuring.
• The moment of truth
  Margo Manning tells us why we can’t afford to ignore customer care.
• Hints & tips
  Stephane Guibling has some pointers on how web conferencing can make delivering companywide training programmes easier.
• New appointments
  Who's going where this month.
• L Vaughan Spencer
  This month, the Gangsta Motivator looks at what we can learn from Generation Zee.