Year 2025

The dark side of feedback: How to break free, and thrive in a continuous feedback culture

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Continuous feedback should drive growth and development—not anxiety. But when handled poorly, it can trigger rumination and stall progress. Srideep Sarkar and Anu Sarkar explore how to shift from emotional overload and anxiety to intentional growth with strategies that reset…

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Bring the joy: how fun fuels learning and is key to getting serious work done

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Fun isn’t a distraction – it’s a powerful enabler of deep learning, collaboration and creativity. Laura Thomson-Staveley shares how creating joyful, inclusive environments helps professionals feel safer, think more openly and bring their best selves to work – a little…

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The Ethics of AI in Learning & Development: What L&D specialists need to know 

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From bias-busting to protecting learner data, ethical AI in L&D is essential. Harikrishna Kundariya explores the foundation of how professionals can champion transparency, fairness and human insight whilst also embracing the tech shaping tomorrow’s learning. This will give you a…

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From formulas to finals, how Excel competitions boost real-world skills

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Do you think Excel is just for number crunching? Think again. Lara Holding-Jones dives into the competitive world of Excel E-Sports—yes, it’s a thing—and shows how this global competition is fuelling serious skills development, community connection and a lot of…

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Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore

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🚀 Only 32% of L&D leaders have a strategy aligned with business goals—but that needs to change. Ryan Austin shares a practical five-step plan to transform your learning strategy from reactive to indispensable. Are you ready to speak the language…

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How AI can jumpstart a revolution in HR

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🌟 AI is reshaping HR, but are businesses ready? From hiring to employee engagement, AI has the power to transform HR, but only with the right vision and strategy.  💡 David Lloyd reveals how organisations can harness AI’s potential – without losing the…

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The future of work: Modernising job architectures and why skills alone aren’t enough 

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🧩 Jobs, skills, capabilities – how do they fit together? In today’s fast-changing world, static job roles no longer cut it. Skills matter, but without structure, they’re meaningless.  💡 Ben Satchwell explores why the future of work isn’t about replacing jobs with skills, but…

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L&D isn’t broken. The way we work is.

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✨ From firefighting to accusations of being a cost centre. You’re not the problem — the system is ✨ In this punchy partner piece, we introduce the People Impact Loop™: a strategic shift that puts marketing, design and business alignment…

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Why a coach’s commitment isn’t enough: The truth about organisational coaching 

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🚦 A coach’s commitment alone won’t drive success. 🏎️ Just like in F1, peak performance demands full engagement from every player – the individual, the coach and the organisation.  🏁 Clare Norman unpacks why coaching only delivers real results when everyone is ‘all-in’ – and…

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