Month January 2025

TJ Newsflash 22 January – coaching, COVID research, diversity and Thrive are thriving!

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook Comeback coaching – the missing piece of people retention strategy As businesses strive to retain top talent amid evolving workplace expectations, new peer-reviewed research from…

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How to help talent and learning development teams automatically get a seat at the table – part two

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Build credibility for L&D influence through transparent dashboards, strategic storytelling, and robust resource management practices – Ryan Austin concludes his epic feature Part one of this feature covered: And now, continuing the list of actionable strategies: 4. Operationalise strategy Execution…

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How to help talent and learning development teams automatically get a seat at the table

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Explore actionable strategies for L&D teams to align with corporate priorities and prove measurable impact as Ryan Austin shares insights in this epic feature For over 20 years, Learning and Development (L&D) leaders have discussed earning a seat at the…

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TJ interviews: Director of People & Culture, Christina Gialleli 

This chat covers the connection between growth mindset, leadership development, AI use and business performance Training Journal: What is a growth mindset and how is it linked to revenue growth?  Christina Gialleli: According to psychologist Carol Dweck, a growth mindset…

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Why human connection matters in training videos

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Do people really want AI avatars, or to understand why their compliance videos are important? Amy Cassciotti explains In this insightful interview, Amy Casciotti, Vice President of HR at TechSmith, shares her expert perspective on creating engaging and effective training…

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Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Show me the money

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How much does a new learning summit cost? Kirsty Lewis shares an eye watering amount This month I want to share the emotional rollercoaster that is creating a festival from scratch with NO financial backing. If you are discovering this…

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How AI is reshaping recruitment and why human interaction still matters 

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AI has transformed both sides of recruitment, but users must understand its pros and cons – Rebecca Napier explains   When it comes to recruitment, artificial intelligence systems are now readily available for both HR professionals and candidates alike. But…

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The power of video in microlearning 

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Bite-sized videos grab your learner’s attention, stick in their mind, and turn knowledge into action – Tim Moss shows how to get started Imagine this: you’re onboarding a new employee, Sarah, who feels overwhelmed about learning a complex project management tool.…

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Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The workshops

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Kirsty Lewis focuses her new festival planning on the different themes and workshops we need For those of you who missed the previous blog, let me catch you up: Imagine walking through a glade of trees with a lake by…

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TJ Newsflash 15 January – Imposter syndrome, personal brand, apprenticeships, cost of mental health in the US

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook Workers wasting on average 10 full days a year due to imposter syndrome New research from The Executive Development Network (EDN), a leader in management…

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