Jo Cook

2 Minutes

For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Magazine

The Training Officer March 1968

Jo Cook 20 November 2025

In March 1968, The Training Officer captured a profession coming of age. Between log books, training boards and debates about education’s purpose, the issue reveals how industrial-era concerns about standards, […]...

6 Minutes

News

TJ Newsflash 19 November – Daily AI use reshapes jobs, skills and retention

Jo Cook 19 November 2025

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Leadership mindsets, Fosway research, ADHD curiosity, workplace harassment, digital detox days and dire […]...

3 Minutes

Blogs For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Reflective practice

Editor’s blog: Beyond inspiration, the why of reflection at conferences

Jo Cook 17 November 2025

Jo Cook shares the thinking behind the TJ 60th Anniversary Conference and why reflection and action planning are central to its design. Drawing on expert insights and her own experiences, […]...

7 Minutes

News

TJ Newsflash 12 November – AI adoption sparks shifts, anxieties and strategy gaps

Jo Cook 12 November 2025

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Podcast challenge AI’s hype, workers want respect over innovation, leaders misjudge engagement, suicide […]...

5 Minutes

AI generated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Interviews Technology Video

From vendor to value partner: Turning learning conversations into real impact

Jo Cook 10 November 2025

External training providers face cultural barriers, politics and self-doubt when pushing for real impact. This conversation uncovers how to secure supervisor buy in, differentiate your offer, harness digital nudges, and […]...

25 Minutes

AI generated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Change Communication Conflict resolution Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Culture Delivering learning & training Engagement Feedback For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Learning design Learning transfer Podcast Reflective practice Skills Technology

TJ podcast: Beyond courses: How AI transforms L&D into a strategic business partnership – episode 328

Jo Cook 7 November 2025

In this episode, Josh Bersin, Erica Farmer and Laura Overton join Jo Cook to unpack how AI is shifting L&D from static courses to adaptive support. They explore dynamic content, […]...

3 Minutes

For new to L&D Opinion Wellbeing

The wellbeing effect: why smart L&D strategies go beyond skills

Jo Cook 7 November 2025

Craig Fearn explores the basics of how L&D, when strategically focused on wellbeing, transforms both individuals and organisations. This integrated approach builds resilience, reduces burnout and boosts performance, creating a […]...

2 Minutes

News

What’s next for L&D? Ditching the fluff, doubling down on impact

Jo Cook 5 November 2025

What should L&D leave behind and where must it lean in to create lasting impact? This conference debate brings lived experience to the forefront, exploring strategy, culture, and craft. Expect […]...

5 Minutes

News

TJ Newsflash 5 November – Workers feel numb, unsafe, unprepared, and overlooked

Jo Cook 5 November 2025

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: From compliance concerns to AI recruitment shifts and changes, UK employers face rising […]...

6 Minutes

News

TJ Newsflash 29 October – AI skills gap, mentoring impact, bias, and inclusion

Jo Cook 29 October 2025

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI powers science while replacing workers, L&D remains unheard, HR faces burnout, engagement […]...