Category For experienced L&D professionals

A week in the life of: A trainee psychotherapist 

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Balancing work, studies and a placement isn’t easy, but Anita Guru is relishing the challenge Rewind to 2020 at the start of the pandemic: I could foresee significant challenges for mental health. The trauma people experienced wasn’t solely from contracting Covid, but…

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The power of imperfection: Transforming challenges into opportunities for growth 

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Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore resilience through Kintsugi – and finding gold after a setback In everyday work situations, it is unrealistic to expect that everything goes to plan. More and more managers acknowledge the need to build the…

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A positive approach to menopause in the workplace  

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How L&D can create work environments that empower women to thrive during menopause and beyond In today’s evolving workplace, it is crucial for L&D professionals to acknowledge the impact of menopause and provide support systems for women navigating this life…

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The future of expertise is synthesis in a world of abundant information 

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Now that information is so easily accessible, the rules of expertise at work have changed – Colin Smith is your guide As organisational psychologist and author Adam Grant aptly observes: “The hallmark of expertise is no longer how much you know.…

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Keeping an organisation and people safe – the critical role of L&D  

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How L&D professionals can help businesses mitigate complex security risks through effective training and leadership – with insights from Richard Mackintosh and Sarah Keeling It is widely acknowledged that the world is more dangerous than at any time since 1945.…

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Editor’s blog: From pageviews to podcasts

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Jo Cook shares numbers and articles that made an impact for TJ readers in 2024 It’s often said, but often meant – I can’t believe a year has whizzed by so quickly! This week I’ve been Editor of Training Journal…

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The art of keeping in touch: Advice for managers and expectant parents on getting the communication balance right

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Whether you are returning from parental leave or a manager, Beverlie Wilkinson has some advice As an executive coach who has worked with countless managers and returnees, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that arise when team members embark on maternity…

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The future of work: Why capabilities are the link between learning and performance

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Got goals but no learning? Learning but no application? Ben Satchwell brings it all together An integrated approach to business is nothing new and it could be argued that the approach offers superior performance than when business units, systems and…

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Fostering a culture of motivation in the workplace to help employees and organisations thrive 

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Thriving organisations start with inspired people. Empower employees by listening, learning and creating meaningful culture – Grace French explains People development professionals and business leaders alike face an extraordinarily challenging landscape, battling stubbornly high inflation, interest rates, skills shortages and the…

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Hire local or widen your search? How to tell when a position should be remote 

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Daniel Parker outlines six factors to decide if a role suits in-house or remote work A business’s growth potential is typically closely aligned with its availability of resources. One of these critical resources is staffing, which can be made up…

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