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Tickets are now open for TJ Conference 2026: L&D Means Business, with Erica Farmer announced as keynote speaker. Her session,…
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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI fuels cognitive…
TJ Newsflash 12 August – L&D conferences, AI challenges and local skills plans
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: LN Connect conference…
TJ Newsflash 05 August – Debbie Carter’s legacy, learning architects and podcast returns
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI spending, workforce…
Former Training Journal Editor Debbie Carter dies aged 69
Training Journal remembers Debbie Carter, whose five-decade career shaped the publication, strengthened the L&D profession and opened doors for younger…
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Conor Gilligan speaks with Ravin Jesuthasan about why job-based models are failing, how skills-powered organisations unlock AI and productivity gains,…

Find out about keynote speaker Erica Farmer, her opening session on the
AI Fire Hydrant and what it means for productivity, performance and L&D
Hurry, early bird orders end on 31 August,
and you don’t want to miss 50% off your ticket!

