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Strategic communication is not soft: Why L&D needs a strategy before silence sinks change
Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan argue that strategic communication is a core capability, not a soft skill, and L&D and HR must build it for change. From a gym takeover that went silent to practical steps on timing, channels and feedback, they show how two-way messages protect trust and performance. Communication needs to be managed strategically, and HR and L&D…
Learning sticks when it’s shared: Why human learning communities more vital than ever
Is your organisation truly data-driven – or just investing in tech?
2026 is the year L&D operationalises AI, without losing the human touch
Designing learning for a world that does not sit still
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“Workplace learning is at its best when it sounds like real work”
TJ Editor Jo Cook comments about the new Podcast Learning Festival, hosted by Andrew Jacobs in London, February 2026: “We…
TJ Newsflash 11 February – Training feels unreal, bosses stress staff, AI slows, focus fades
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Gen Z embraces…
TJ Newsflash 4 February – AI upskilling, shaky leadership, manual compliance, hiring shifts
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Workers cling to…
The six biggest challenges keeping L&D professionals up at night
L&D teams are operating in a climate of constant change. Economic pressure, digital acceleration and shifting workforce expectations have placed…
The Uncertainty Toolkit – book review
Cathy Hoy investigates why competency-based L&D falls short when uncertainty, not skill, blocks performance. Drawing on Sam Conniff and Katherine…
TJ Newsflash 28 January – AI for coaching, supervisor promotions, seasonal decisions, and creativity race
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Traditional career ladders…
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