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Assessment Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Features For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Leadership Talent

Build a future-ready leadership pipeline with targeted development

Steve George 26 August 2025
Steve George argues that developing senior leaders takes strategic, tailored support. Drawing on CIPD insights, he outlines how coaching, real-world stretch assignments, and structured feedback build resilience, agility and judgement. […]...
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7 Minutes
Assessment Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D

Beyond the badge: Why accreditation is about continuous improvement

Donna Ward-Higgs 7 July 2025
From aligning learning outcomes to verification processes, accreditation supports continuous improvement, boosts credibility and ensures impactful, learner-centred programmes that meet industry standards. Donna Ward-Higgs shares insight for practical guidance on […]...
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9 Minutes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment Business and industry Collaboration Communication Data Delivering learning & training Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For senior L&D Learning design Learning Needs Analysis Learning transfer Measurement Return on investment/Value of investment Strategy Technology

Proving learning’s worth in volatile tech environments

Catherine Dock 29 May 2025
Catherine Dock explores how L&D can demonstrate its value and measure impact in fast-moving, complex technology environments. From stakeholder engagement to meaningful metrics, she outlines practical strategies for aligning L&D […]...
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7 Minutes
Assessment Coaching & mentoring Delivering learning & training Education and skills Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Talent

L&Ds role in meeting expectations of early career professionals

Emily Goldsack 14 May 2025
Emily Goldsack and Alanna Harrington explore how learning and development can be the deciding factor for early career talent. Their research reveals what young professionals expect from employers — from […]...
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6 Minutes
Assessment Business and industry Change Culture Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Future of work Goal setting Learning transfer Opinion Organisational development Return on investment/Value of investment Understanding Business

Re-thinking ROI: How to secure Learning and Development’s seat at the table

Frédéric Hébert 17 April 2025
Traditional metrics aren’t cutting it. In a shifting job market, time to skill could be the KPI L&D needs to speak the boardroom’s language and increase contribution to the bottom […]...
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8 Minutes
Assessment Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Education and skills For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Technology

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

Lara Holding-Jones 10 April 2025
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 […]...
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7 Minutes
Assessment Communication Data Delivering learning & training Economics and finance Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Learning Needs Analysis Measurement Organisational development Return on investment/Value of investment Strategy Talent Understanding Business

Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore

Ryan Austin 9 April 2025
🚀 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 […]...
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