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Legacy learning is killing your AI potential

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AI is shaking things up, and Learning and Development can’t afford to fall behind. Cassie Gasson shares why it’s time to drop the old playbook, grab smarter tools and take the lead. If you want to stay relevant, it’s all…

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The future of work is pressure-smart, not pressure-free

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Pressure at work is not the enemy, but burnout is. Kimberley Rowbottom explores why businesses need to rethink outdated stress strategies and build smarter pressure management through learning. It’s time to equip people with the tools to thrive, not just…

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Why the frontline workforce needs better training – and why they’re not getting it 

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Frontline workers are eager to learn, but too often the training just isn’t there. Erika Sandoval explains why companies should invest in smarter, more flexible learning that fits easily into busy lives. From AI-driven tools to on-demand sessions, it’s time…

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From knowledge hoarding to knowledge sharing: Social learning is the shift L&D can’t ignore 

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Social learning is more than a buzzword. It’s the missing piece for today’s Learning and Development teams. Nathan Kracklauer dives into why learning from, about and alongside others creates better outcomes. If you want real engagement and deeper impact, it’s…

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Deskilled by design: How L&D plays a key role in driving effective adoption of AI in aviation 

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A recent McKinsey report has cast a spotlight on the aviation industry’s future. As AI and automation accelerate across the sector, Charlie Kneen issues a stark warning: unless these technologies are intentionally embedded into learning and development and core business…

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The crucial link between appreciation and emotional intelligence

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Recognition isn’t just about boosting morale, it’s a powerful driver of emotional intelligence. Stuart Cheesman dives into why showing appreciation helps employees feel connected, empathetic and more self-aware. Discover how this simple act can foster high-performing teams and improve workplace…

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L&D teams are the key to the AI and human skills double whammy

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As AI reshapes organisations, L&D professionals face a dual challenge: meeting growing technical demands while supporting behavioural change. Lynsey Whitmarsh explores how learning teams can use their unique strengths, connections, creativity, behaviour change and insights, to drive strategic reskilling and…

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When reviews backfire: How smart managers turn damage into growth

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Appraisals gone wrong can leave employees feeling anxious, rejected and disengaged. Drawing on psychological insights, Srideep Sarkar and Anu Sarkar explain how managers can navigate these moments with care. Learn how to rebuild trust, restore confidence and transform even the…

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DEI needs a reboot and L&D is the key

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Too many DEI initiatives stop at awareness, but inclusion only sticks when it’s embedded into team dynamics. Norman Grant argues for a shift from one-off workshops to systemic, coaching-led approaches that build everyday inclusive behaviours, turning intent into impact, enabling…

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The importance of delegate experience and human connection is driving renewed growth in face-to-face Learning

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As generative AI reshapes learning, face-to-face training is proving its renewed value—not through nostalgia, but by offering what tech can’t: emotional connection, trust, and shared experience. In this article, Richard Smith explores why F2F endures, how it’s evolving, and why…

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