6 Minutes
Assessment Business and industry Change Culture Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Future of work Goal setting Learning transfer Opinion Organisational development Return on investment/Value of investment Understanding Business

Re-thinking ROI: How to secure Learning and Development’s seat at the table

Traditional metrics aren’t cutting it. In a shifting job market, time to skill could be the KPI L&D needs to speak the boardroom’s language and increase contribution to the bottom […]...
Read More
4 Minutes
Change Collaboration Communication Conflict resolution Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D

5 practical strategies for effective conflict resolution in the workplace

Conflict is part of working life, but unresolved tensions can derail even the best teams and impact working life. Simon Phillips shares a practical, people-first approach to transforming conflict into […]...
Read More
5 Minutes
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Culture Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For new to L&D For senior L&D Opinion

Bring the joy: how fun fuels learning and is key to getting serious work done

Fun isn’t a distraction – it’s a powerful enabler of deep learning, collaboration and creativity. Laura Thomson-Staveley shares how creating joyful, inclusive environments helps professionals feel safer, think more openly […]...
Read More
8 Minutes
Assessment Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Education and skills For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Technology

From formulas to finals, how Excel competitions boost real-world skills

Do you think Excel is just for number crunching? Think again. Lara Holding-Jones dives into the competitive world of Excel E-Sports—yes, it’s a thing—and shows how this global competition is […]...
Read More
7 Minutes
Assessment Communication Data Delivering learning & training Economics and finance Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Learning Needs Analysis Measurement Organisational development Return on investment/Value of investment Strategy Talent Understanding Business

Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore

🚀 Only 32% of L&D leaders have a strategy aligned with business goals—but that needs to change. Ryan Austin shares a practical five-step plan to transform your learning strategy from […]...
Read More