Month June 2024

TJ interviews: L&D strategist, author and speaker Paul Matthews

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Today is the 25th anniversary of People Alchemy: Jo interviews founder and CEO Paul Matthews Training Journal: What was different in L&D 25 years ago? Paul Matthews: 25 years ago, the range of things that L&D got involved with was…

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Embracing a strengths-based development approach 

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Do you focus on faults or strengths? One approach can help improve engagement and productivity – Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook report When a mistake or problem arises, how do you and your organisation typically react? A common response is…

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How does your business know that its coaching and mentoring investment is fit for purpose?

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Unlock the potential of coaching and mentoring with this checklist of insights and actionable steps from Diane Newell Coaching and mentoring can be powerful tools for developing a strong leadership culture and fostering personal and professional growth, in service of…

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Am I being AI-washed?

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Are you being misled by AI claims? Helen Marshall delves into the concept of AI-washing and its implications  With the rise of AI-powered solutions it’s more important than ever to adopt a critical thinking approach. In mid-May, OpenAI released a…

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The future belongs to the curious

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In a world of AI and constant change, it’s the curious that will outperform others. Thomas Bergen shares with us about developing meta-skills Traditional training methods that neatly separate hard and soft skills are often inadequate. They do not address…

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The direct impact on your people’s mental health and performance with a strategic wellbeing strategy

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Wellbeing strategies beyond benefits and gimmicks, creating impact through behaviour and culture – from Petra Velzeboer A wellbeing strategy may be filled with vision and action plans but unless it’s brought to life through behaviours, habits and culture, it’s just…

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Are digital bootcamps the answer to lifelong learning?

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Early career staff need different skillsets and support, so skills bootcamps might be the answer. Stewart Watts tells us more In the technology sector, while the total number of advertised job vacancies may have seen a decline last year, the…

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Emotions and impact: Make it close. Make it real. Make it easy to care.

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Annoyed with not getting heard at senior level? Find out how Phil Wilcox approached it! Fed up with feeling like a lone voice? Tired of having your budget slashed? Considered an afterthought for change projects or programmes? Yeah, I felt…

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