Top blogs of the year: From storytelling to leadership and emotional expression

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These top 2024 blogs offer fresh insights and practical tips to inspire growth and innovation

As we near the end of another transformative year, the L&D landscape continues to evolve, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the forefront. To celebrate the best of 2024, I’ve curated a list of standout blogs that have sparked meaningful conversations, inspired action, and offered practical insights.

From the art of storytelling and the power of emotional expression to redefining leadership and capability-driven futures, these articles capture the essence of what it means to build, grow, and thrive in today’s ever-changing professional world.

Dive into this collection and rediscover the moments that have shaped our journey together.

Bridging the gap with killer communications: the power of storytelling for building a learning culture – February

Kerry Jary weaves a tale about story telling in L&D

Learning from life: what I learnt from marketing my business – March

Michelle Parry-Slater is always Open To Learning, Open To Reflection and Open To Sharing, but this month she looks at being Open To Work

Online course creation top tips: are you using quizzes properly? – April

Ginette Tessier shows you how to make your quizzes count  

Puppies (c) Julie Drybrough

Learning from life: What I learnt from parenting puppies – May

Michelle Parry-Slater shares puppy cuteness overload and also looks at the importance of knowing your audience, and guest blogger Julie Drybrough adds her experience about letting go

Editor’s blog: Is the people profession unique in the organisation? – June

Is the role of the supporting and developing the workforce actually unique? Jo Cook reflects

Joining the dots . . . on how L&D can drive impact through continuous development – July

Do you want to think more broadly and engage more people in the L&D process? Get ready to unlock the potential of continuous improvement, writes Martin Couzins 

Exploring Psyche's Depths of Shadow and Transformation

Facilitate and flourish: Embracing a new season – August

Explore the art of great facilitation, interspersed with connection, curiosity and creativity with Fiona McBride

Emotions and impact: How to normalise emotional expression in the workplace and why it’s important – September

Encouraging emotional expression at work can reduce stress, build trust and enhance overall job satisfaction – Phil Willcox shares practical steps to create a more supportive workplace

The future of work: From skills-based to capability-driven – October

Discover how shifting the emphasis from skills to capabilities fosters growth, innovation and mental wellness with Ben Satchwell

Tayloring learning: Effective Leadership Skills and Being Overwhelmed – November

Are you leading, or managing? Daniel Taylor explores the many skills needed for effective leadership


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