Nicola Pye argues that purpose only delivers results when leaders practise it daily, not just talk about it. Drawing on research and frameworks, she shows how to build the capabilities behind clarity, connection and energy, avoid the “purpose paradox,” and…
Rochelle Trow argues that today’s senior roles sit at the centre of global turbulence, where pressure rarely eases and success no longer guarantees fulfilment. Drawing on research from WEF, Gallup and Deloitte, she explores cognitive load, organisational strain and why…
If you’re feeling the pressure to prove L&D’s value, you’re in good company. Synergy Learning shares a practical approach to proving impact in business terms. See just how to begin with organisational goals, baseline the right data, choose credible evaluation…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Screens are eating the workweek, stressing eyes and productivity. Skills gaps widening as AI floods hiring. Learners still rate human-led training best. Stress…
Donald H Taylor shares insight from his 2026 L&D Global Sentiment Survey, which shows a profession leaving familiar patterns behind. AI is foundational but no longer the only story, as budgets tighten and value demands intensify. Yet practitioners are acting:…
Ben Satchwell argues that muddled language is undermining people frameworks, HR systems and L&D credibility, especially as skills data becomes machine-readable. Ben clarifies the building blocks from knowledge to behaviour, explains why competencies evidence individual performance while capabilities describe systemic…
Gargi Bhatt explores why disciplined questioning is making a comeback as work gets more complex and AI makes quick answers effortless. Drawing on Socratic dialogues, coaching and action learning, she shows how inquiry strengthens critical thinking, surfaces assumptions and builds…
Martin Furminger explains how a UK council adapted the Systems Approach to Training to build a structured, flexible learning system aligned to its People and Culture Plan. He shares how analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation create measurable impact, improve…
DEI in the UK is shifting from policy to practice. Sandi Wassmer argues that in 2026 inclusion will be built into organisational infrastructure. Leaders will be held accountable and employee experience prioritised over optics. Psychological safety and robust data will…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI reshapes corporate training fast, workers threaten to quit amid stalled innovation, Instagram disputes “clinical addiction” claims in court, and the UK wrestles…
