Month September 2025

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

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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 boosted speed and quality, proving that with the right mindset,…

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

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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 Morgan explains how upskilling, coaching and outplacement support boost satisfaction,…

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Curiosity over assumption: decoding digital body language in teams

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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 long time, Covid transformed our work and learning spaces to…

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TJ Newsflash 24 September – AI, skills, presenteeism and side hustles reshape work

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: HR professionals eye organsaiton exits, entry-level skills fall short, hybrid work solidifies, agentic AI transforms sales, L&D’s AI adoption deepens, and DevLearn 2025…

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When CEOs quiet quit: A playbook for executive re-engagement

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CEO turnover surged in 2024, with disengagement at the top threatening transformation. Nick Petschek argues that we must move beyond traditional support roles to become active catalysts of change: spotting early signs of executive withdrawal, reigniting urgency, and embedding engagement…

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The future of frameworks is integration, not competition

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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 value. One global reference for digital skills, SFIA9, offers a…

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

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 and a laser focus on freelance life, it promises something…

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Speak up: how English boosts performance, confidence and competitiveness

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As the UK welcomes EU workers through the youth mobility scheme, English proficiency is emerging as a critical workplace skill. Dr Christopher McCormick explores how tech-enabled development solutions unlocks collaboration, productivity, innovation and growth. It’s not just for employees and…

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The power of psychological safety in uncertain times

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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 Buchanan explore what psychological safety looks like, why it matters,…

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TJ Newsflash 17 September – L&D under pressure: job losses, gaps, overload, urgency

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI use misunderstood, new managers misled, and suicide support stalled. From inflated job titles to insecure cybersecurity, today’s L&D challenges aren’t what they…

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