Month January 2025

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The journey begins 

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An honest account of the roller coaster of creating a newconference, with Kirsty Lewis About five years ago I came up with an idea of an event whereby 100 facilitators, trainers, coaches and consultants would come together, in a field,…

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Case study: How ‘Time in Other People’s Shoes’ transformed collaboration

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Building understanding and connection between differing teams can be a challenge, but this approach made an impact To make sure it continues to puts people and customers at the heart of everything it does, Stiltz Homelifts created the innovative Time in…

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Revolutionising corporate training with Virtual Reality: A bold new era for workforce learning

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Are budget and safety issues with your training? This partner article explores the VR solution to make your learning experience next level Imagine stepping into a world where employees can perfect their skills without the fear of making costly mistakes.…

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Shaping the future: How the UK’s AI action plan transforms learning and development

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The UK Government’s announcement to be an AI superpower will impact every L&D professional’s future Today to the UK government announced it’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has three key goals: These goals are interconnected and aim to position the…

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7 people management tips for first-time managers

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If you are new to managing people, Mendy Slaton shares insights to improve your approach Some people are born to be managers, and others have management thrust upon them. In fact, a 2023 study by CMI found that a staggering…

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Did your skipped workouts and holiday indulgence actually help your brain? Surprising science says… Yes!

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Neurogenesis, synapses, pathways… Ricci Masero explains the importance of having a break for your brain If you’re feeling a bit guilty about missing some gym sessions and indulging in chocolate over the holidays, science might have some good news for…

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Will it work for us? How to assess and implement new organisational strategies 

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Do you select Agile? Six Sigma? How do encourage change? Steve Macaulay shares his insight From Six Sigma to Lean, Agile, and employee engagement1, many strategies promise to transform organisations by improving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction, and ensuring employees…

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TJ interviews: Thought Industries CEO, Robin Wadsworth 

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This chat is about industry insights on learning platforms and AI in the e-learning space Training Journal: Thought Industries describes itself as an external enterprise learning platform for customer, partner, and professional training. The market for learning platforms is still…

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TJ Newsflash 8 January – first of 2025: Managers affecting careers, entrepreneurial learning, sleep and memory

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook Lack of soft skills in managers stunts employees’ career growth Managers’ skillsets are a key determining factor in their workers’ career success, according to a…

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The clock is ticking on obsolescence—are you helping your employees stay ahead?

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People are busy, but some skills are rapidly becoming useless, so what can you do? Sean D’Arcy has some tips! For years, experts have been sounding the alarm about the growing skills gap in the workforce, particularly with the rise…

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