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September 2025

5 Minutes
Collaboration Communication Creativity & innovation Culture Delivering learning & training Features For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For senior L&D Managing teams

From slow lanes to sprints: how Agile transformed our L&D delivery

Nassia Katroutsou 30 September 2025
Doubling output without burning out, Nassia Katroutsou shares how Agile project management reshaped her L&D team’s approach to course creation. Through clear preparation, sprint cycles and regular SME feedback, they […]...
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3 Minutes
Business and industry Change Employment For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Opinion

Second, third, fourth career: How job pivots are redefining the future of work

Owen Morgan 29 September 2025
With such global uncertainty, big skills gaps and longer working lives, more people are pivoting careers. INTOO research shows 41% have switched direction and 35% lack a defined path. Owen […]...
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6 Minutes
AI generated Community and social media Culture Digital literacy & digital poverty Diversity, inclusion and equity Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Management Managing teams

Curiosity over assumption: decoding digital body language in teams

Jo Cook 24 September 2025
Body language has always been tricky. Crossed arms, raised eyebrows, leaning in or looking away; all signals we interpret constantly, sometimes accurately, sometimes disastrously. Whilst we’ve had telecommunication for a […]...
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4 Minutes
Blogs For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Future of work Skills Strategy

The future of frameworks is integration, not competition

Ben Satchwell 22 September 2025
Ben Satchwell explores why well-intentioned frameworks often cause confusion rather than clarity. Drawing on common mistakes and missed opportunities, he shows how better integration, rather than wholesale replacement, can unlock […]...
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3 Minutes
Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For senior L&D Marketing Partner Content Return on investment/Value of investment Skills Strategy

Finally, a conference for self-employed folk in L&D!

Partner Content 19 September 2025
The inaugural Free Spirits LIVE! virtual event next month is designed for L&D independent L&D professionals who crave connection, clarity and practical support. With a lively online community, real-time sessions […]...
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6 Minutes
Collaboration Communication Conflict resolution Culture Emotional intelligence Features Feedback For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Management Managing teams Psychology Wellbeing

The power of psychological safety in uncertain times

Steve Macaulay 17 September 2025
Psychological safety helps people speak up, share ideas, and learn from mistakes, essential in fast-moving workplaces. It’s not about removing fear but creating trust and openness. Steve Macaulay and David […]...
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