Category For experienced L&D professionals

Change doesn’t need more intensity, it needs more precision

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Organisations often respond to mounting pressure by adding more activity, yet execution suffers when people are overwhelmed. Dr Ravinder Tulsiani argues that effective change depends on precision, consistency and reinforcing a small number of critical behaviours in real work, helping…

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Corporate training is broken and immersive learning could fix it

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What if better workplace learning meant less instruction and more experience? Jo Living challenges traditional approaches to L&D, arguing that meaningful behaviour change comes through practice, reflection and real decision-making. From poker simulations to immersive experiences, she explores how organisations…

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Gen Z doesn’t want another training course

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Gen Z is taking control of its professional development, but traditional training approaches risk holding young workers back. Trent Cotton explores why self-directed learning is reshaping expectations and how L&D teams can respond with personalised pathways, meaningful mentorship and opportunities…

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Expertise is no longer enough: Three things senior leaders now need to learn

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What does it take to stand out as a senior leader when experience is no longer enough? Richard Edge identifies three essential capabilities that could reshape leadership development and career progression, and explains how L&D teams can help leaders build…

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What to Do If…? – book review

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From those difficult conversations to everyday leadership challenges, navigating workplace dilemmas takes confidence and reflection. Steph Charlesworth reviews Anne-Maartje Oud’s practical guide to handling everyday professional challenges, exploring how its bite-sized advice, relatable stories and flexible strategies can help readers…

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Is your learning video leaving people behind?

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Accessible video is about more than meeting compliance requirements. It creates better learning experiences for everyone. Jayne Davids explores how thoughtful design, accurate captions, clear visuals and meaningful testing can remove barriers, build trust and help L&D teams create content…

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The sound of authority is changing. Are our assumptions keeping pace?

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The way we speak can shape how others perceive our intelligence, credibility and leadership potential. But should it? Cath Baxter challenges the everyday assumptions behind accent bias, explores its damaging impact on careers and confidence, and explains why being understood…

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Is it time to rethink how L&D measures AI success?

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As AI transforms workplace productivity, traditional measures of learning success risk overlooking a growing skills gap. Dr Gleb Tsipursky explores why time to proficiency should become L&D’s defining AI metric, helping organisations assess independent judgement, preserve essential learning experiences and…

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Is AI making your organisation’s echo chamber louder?

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AI promises smarter decisions, but can it also reinforce the assumptions organisations need to challenge? Jennifer L. Bryan explores why diverse perspectives, psychological safety and better questions matter when adopting AI, and how leaders can prevent powerful technology from turning…

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The business of training: What gives training providers the right to exist?

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AI, changing customer expectations and increasing pressure to demonstrate value are challenging traditional training business models. Reflecting on the Business of Training Conference 2026, Jo Cook explores the importance of understanding customer needs, designing learning for workplace performance and identifying…

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