Category Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The real challenge of AI adoption: JPMorgan’s culture and confidence during change

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JPMorgan’s AI rollout shows that successful adoption depends less on the technology itself and more on trust, transparency and ownership. Nick Petschek argues that L&D leaders must treat AI implementation as a cultural change effort, helping people feel safe to…

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The anxiety of automation: Redefining human decision rights in an AI world

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Access to AI tools does not guarantee adoption from your people. If employees don’t know where their accountability ends and the algorithm’s begins, they can freeze. Dr. Ravinder Tulsiani argues that the key to AI culture isn’t just upskilling and…

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Cultural intelligence at scale: Where AI supports global leadership

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AI can help leaders build cultural intelligence at scale, but it works best alongside human judgement and empathy. Bryony Harrower explores how digital tools, simulations and tailored coaching can prepare global teams, reduce bias and strengthen communication across borders, turning…

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Beyond Words – book review

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Most leadership challenges are relational, not transactional and that should reshape L&D priorities. In his review, Andy Evans explores Beyond Words and its 8 Principles of Relational Capacity, following the path from survival to safety to success, and what this…

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Can AI really resolve workplace conflict?

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As AI becomes a coach, scriptwriter and even would-be mediator at work, Phil Floyd explores what this means for people’ trust, authenticity and conflict. He argues that while technology can support difficult conversations, healthy workplace relationships still depend on human…

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Breaking the L&D loop: Why more content isn’t the answer

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Chris Eigeland argues that L&D teams must stop measuring success by the size of their content libraries and start curating smarter, skills-led pathways. With AI, governance and better evaluation, organisations can reduce waste, improve engagement and build learning cultures focused…

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TJ interviews: Dr Alex Zarifis on how AI is forcing leaders to rethink how people learn, work and create value

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Dr Alex Zarifis says UK firms will only unlock AI value when leaders redesign processes and business models, not just add tools. He urges transparent communication to build trust without blind faith, and argues agentic AI will push leaders towards…

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Why AI-native learning is the next big shift for L&D

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Nicola Cox explores why workplace learning needs to move beyond AI add-ons and build intelligent ecosystems that connect skills, content and performance. As MCP servers and agentic AI reshape daily workflows, L&D leaders have a chance to make learning more…

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When AI does the first draft, who learns what good looks like?

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AI is erasing the practice layer of everyday work, and L&D must rebuild it. Dmitry Zaytsev says draft writing, rough analysis and early recommendations were safe spaces for learning judgement. As machines take those tasks, organisations need structured practice, decision…

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Generative AI rollout in government: More than a software skills challenge

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Former senior civil servants Kate Sturdy and Clare Dobson share lessons from training policymakers as AI moves from pilots to everyday use. They explain why prompting is a discipline, critical thinking prevents hallucinations, and the smartest officials know when to…

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