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The pitfalls of positivity: a candid look at embracing our weaknesses

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Mike Thackray navigates the thin line between development and acceptance I’m not good at organising social events. I’ve tried it and I’ve just about managed when I’ve had to do, though several colleagues past and present may beg to differ…

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Navigating impact: driving impactful change through learning transfer

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Paul Matthews shares his considerable experience about ensuring that people really do get the most out of their learning experiences It would be a rare learning and development professional who doesn’t aspire to creating positive impact within their organisation. This…

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Emotional engagement, testing and learning transfer: navigating the future of gamification

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David Shuttleworth looks at gamified learning, giving us a deep dive into engaging educational experiences and measurable skill development In the ever-evolving landscape of education and skill development, gamified learning activities have surged as engaging platforms that transcend traditional learning…

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Elevate your leadership: 10 strategies for a positive workplace culture and team success

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Set the tone for a successful year ahead with a guide for leaders from CEO Lakeisha Robichaux As leaders step into the new year, they have the opportunity to set the tone for success, foster positive culture, and inspire team…

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From fear to freedom: strategies for building psychological safety at work

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Fear, silence, and missed opportunities: Sophie Seex looks at the barriers to psychological safety in the workplace It makes headlines when organisation’s catastrophically fail: The Boeing disaster, the demise of Nokia, sexual harassment in the CBI, and the Jimmy Savile…

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Why trainers need a contingency plan

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Jane Robson shares her learnings and insight from the sad experience of the lose of a colleague whilst still needing to run a business In training delivery we know how important contingency planning is, but what should it cover? You…

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Narrowing the technology skills gap in 2024 by unleashing Gen Z

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Fujitsu’s Amanda Chinnery shares her thoughts and ideas about helping solve the digital skills shortage During a period of economic instability in the UK, the HR and talent industry has and is facing persistent challenges in the digital skills arena…

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Making enterprise learning your New Year’s Resolution: a strategic investment in 2024

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Amid the promise of a new year, seize the opportunity to make enterprise learning a cornerstone of your success. Matteo Penzo looks at navigating challenges, saving costs and embracing diversity As we step into the dawn of a new year,…

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Adapting to change: making learning work in hybrid settings

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Having an overview of different hybrid learning approaches is essential, and Ravinder Tulsiani helps us out In today’s corporate landscape the emergence of hybrid workforces has revolutionized how organisations operate. For Learning and Development (L&D) teams this shift brings unique…

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L&D – adapting to the pace of change

Paul Heath calls upon all learning and development pros to be ready for technological change The pressure on businesses and their employees to adopt technology and transform digitally is ever-increasing. But when the pace of change is so rapid, how…

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