We lead off with a pretty big story - big moves are happening across the pond. Other news stories are available too.

Jon and Jo broadcast from the Learning Technologies Summer Forum, on Tuesday 12 June.

Matt Bingham has some good advice for new managers. 

Roxana Radulescu asks: Are you really listening?

Create conditions for creative thinkers to thrive, says Johnson Wong.

Down with exams! It’s time workplace L&D helped people to rediscover the joy of learning, says Donald Taylor.

How to make friends and love your work, according to Guardian Labs. Read on for more...

Nicky Pharoah on the power of empathy and compassion in business.

Udemy's Shelley Osborne says learning strategies need to become learning cultures.

How do you take the fear out of the presenting experience? Veronika Svabova has some handy tips. 

Professor Lynette Ryals urges businesses to remain positive about the Apprenticeship Levy.

Conor Gilligan interviews Clark Quinn about his recent book.  

Here it is - this year's TJ Awards shortlist. Congratulations to all who made it, and see you in December (if not before).

Business leaders need new skills to understand and respond to today’s geopolitical risks, argues Paul Lewis.

Juian Roche asks: pre-recorded or live, how do you like your webinars?

Annie Boate talks transformational coaching, and we examine the world of compassionate leadership.

Ed Mellett takes a look at some of the most common biases at play during assessment and selection events.

Maximum productivity time discovered, and other great stories in this week's newsflash.

Graham Hunter makes the apprenticeship case for businesses of all sizes.

Following International Health and Safety Day, we get a few pointers from Ronald Vos.