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Remaining relevant in the transformational juggernaut of AI – part two

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Conrad Gottfredson and Sara Chizzo continue part two of their feature to focus on the need for different ways to develop people so that L&D can compete with AI solutions In part one: Conrad and Sara delved into the transformative…

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Remaining relevant in the transformational juggernaut of AI

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In part one of this feature, Conrad Gottfredson and Sara Chizzo explore historical shifts to the present AI revolution and advise on how professionals can leverage AI to ensure the delivery of impactful, business-aligned learning strategies that drive continuous growth…

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Future human: cultivating resilience for the 21st century

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The curve balls and challenges that life inevitably throws at us are often the most valuable lessons for building our inner strength and resilience. Building a resilience toolkit will help us to feel more empowered and cultivate self-efficacy and inner…

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The spectrum of success: fostering an inclusive workplace for the neurodivergent

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Hayley Brackley explains neurodiversity and neurodivergent, the problem with ableism, and why we all need an inclusive workplace This week sees Neurodiversity Celebration Week being observed, but what does this actually mean? Neuroinclusion doesn’t sit with just one manager Whilst…

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TJ interviews: productivity author Marc Zao-Sanders

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TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook, talks to Marc Zao-Sanders, CEO of Filtered and author of Timeboxing: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time Training Journal: You’ve used the approach you shared in your book over a number of years…

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The strategic L&D blueprint: leveraging LearnOps for competitive advantage

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Ryan Austin does a deep dive into the transformative potential of LearnOps as an approach to aligning L&D with organisational strategy in this epic feature In today’s evolving business landscape, aligning learning and development (L&D) with organisational strategy is essential.…

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Beyond the classroom: cultivating compassion in professional development

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Debbie Green looks at our own development in L&D, as well as some tactics and tools that can help with communication, collaboration and wellbeing for our sessions too As learning professionals, we have a privileged position to identify what people…

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The strategic mind: elevating your leadership game in uncertain times

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Michael Watkins, author of The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking, explores how to unlock your potential and develop your strategic thinking muscles Strategic thinking is a vital skill for leaders navigating their businesses through today’s turbulent waters. Your capacity to…

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Years older, or years better?

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David Buchanan and Steve Macaulay explore the perceived challenges and the positive advantages to a workforce with a variety of age ranges The changing demographics of an ageing population and declining birth rates pose a pressing people management challenge. To…

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Why fraud prevention training should be on your L&D agenda

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As the UK grapples with a surge in fraud, exacerbated by the digital revolution and changing work environments, organisations are at a crossroads. Rachael Tiffen from fraud prevention service Cifas explores the far-reaching consequences of fraud, and highlights it’s not…

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