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From influence to action: key lessons from the World of Learning Summit 2025

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How can L&D leaders drive real impact, influence strategy, and transform learning in the workplace? Be inspired by the industry’s leading thinkers and practitioners in this conference summary What does it truly mean for L&D to have “a seat at…

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Getting to grips with extended reality and immersive learning 

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The benefits include enhanced engagement and better knowledge retention, but how do you get started? Philip Moore has your step-by-step guide to introducing XR learning to your organisation  Learning technology as we know it is evolving. Today, extended reality (XR) is…

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Networks, mindset and the ‘genius of audacity’: A coach’s recipe for job search success

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Job hunting? Executive coach Beverlie Wilkinson shares her Gold, Silver, Bronze strategy for career success  The job search landscape has changed dramatically – we’re navigating AI-led processes and numerous digital tools, making it more important than ever to stay positive…

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Crisis or opportunity? How we can ensure implementation, not repetition 

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Want to prevent history from repeating? HR and L&D must turn inquiry recommendations into action – David Buchanan and Steve Macaulay explore how to implement change after serious incidents  Crises can strike any organisation, any size, any sector, at any time. All agree that ‘this must…

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Letting go of your agenda: How Open Space Technology helped us co-create an exceptional event

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Ever wished your training or events had more personal spark? Phil Walsh shares his approach to making any experience more connected When we began planning a forum, we were eager to explore new ways to tap into the collective intelligence…

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The thousand post sprint – one person’s extreme challenge to test the power of connections on social media

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Engage more on LinkedIn, get more views – Faris Aranki really took that advice to heart and shares his epic adventure I recently undertook a gargantuan social media challenge; partly to learn more about human behaviours and the algorithm that…

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From burnout to brilliance: How L&D drives employee engagement and retention 

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L&D must factor employee desires into learning programmes to maximise effectiveness, argues Dr Jill Stefaniak  Employee burnout is a pervasive issue that affects organisations and individuals alike. According to recent findings, a staggering 82% of employees are at risk of…

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Taking team collaboration to the next level: Tips for lifting your team’s foot off the brake

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Successful teams play two games: a sharp outer game, driven by a strong inner game – Rob Shaw shows you how to win at both  Discovering what may be getting in the way of your team’s effectiveness can’t be left…

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From banter to balance: Shifting the narrative on men’s wellbeing

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Men’s issues are society’s issues. It’s time to talk, act, and to change the narrative – David Hayden reflects on International Men’s Day Having read the articles about the International Men’s day, I mused to myself “do we need an…

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How to help talent and learning development teams automatically get a seat at the table – part two

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Build credibility for L&D influence through transparent dashboards, strategic storytelling, and robust resource management practices – Ryan Austin concludes his epic feature Part one of this feature covered: And now, continuing the list of actionable strategies: 4. Operationalise strategy Execution…

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