Month April 2024

The Glass Cliff – book review  

Book review glass cliff

Book: The Glass CliffAuthor: Sophie Williams I’m sure it’s not a coincidence that a book about women in leadership being under-represented and undermined was released the day before International Women’s Day. The day where women and their contributions are celebrated…

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Learning Technologies 2024 preview – is it all about AI?

Martin Couzins and Jo Cook explore what’s coming up at the Learning Technologies conference and exhibition this week AI is going to dominate this week’s Learning Technologies conference and exhibition. So it seems only fitting that Training Journal used AI…

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How we got here – career starts in L&D

What's your story? written on paper from a typewriter that is just about in the picture.

Anna Svitak and Lior Locher interview each other and share how they developed their careers as learning professionals About Anna Svitak I’m an organisational psychologist and working as a Learning Advisor for Shell as part of its graduate scheme. I’m…

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Data deficiency: how inaccurate reporting undermines the UK labour market

African businesswoman using analytics data

Nichola Hay explains why capturing workforce data on a wide range of L&D initiatives is an economic necessity It was recently reported that workforce data provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has “a long way to go” when it…

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Unlocking talent in the age of AI  

Unlock your potential

Gerry Griffin debunks AI myths, explores real-world applications, and highlights its potential for data-driven insights to enhance human potential   The hysteria around AI can make it hard to tell fact from fiction. Listen to the doomsayers and you could…

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AI for the Average Joe – Experimenting with GPTs

AI (Artificial intelligence) written as an overlay on a person using a laptop.

This interview with Editor Jo Cook on the AI for the Average Joe video podcast is for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, L&D, and the broader challenges of adapting to technological change Summary by ChatGPT: In this episode…

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The business case for diversity: from recruitment to retention

Diversity, equity, inclusion DEI

Yves Schneuwly offers practical tips to weave DEI values into every aspect of your employee experience Creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work has a positive impact for many reasons. It contributes to an ethical and equal company culture,…

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TJ Newsflash: 9 April

News written like it's on metal with sun in the background

The latest learning news and research personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook Latest AI podcast from Training Journal Our most recent podcast episode finishes our deep dive into artificial intelligence, looking at the role of L&D in procurement, use…

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My whole self – creating psychologically safe cultures at work

Psychological Safety

Simon Blake on the importance of feeling valued and empowered to be our ‘whole self’ at work When I feel safe at work, I am me without worrying about whether I am being judged. And when I am confident about that, I can…

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