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Re-thinking ROI: How to secure Learning and Development’s seat at the table

Traditional metrics aren’t cutting it. In a shifting job market, time to skill could be the KPI L&D needs to speak the boardroom’s language and increase contribution to the bottom […]...
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Change Collaboration Communication Conflict resolution Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D

5 practical strategies for effective conflict resolution in the workplace

Conflict is part of working life, but unresolved tensions can derail even the best teams and impact working life. Simon Phillips shares a practical, people-first approach to transforming conflict into […]...
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Assessment Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Education and skills For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Technology

From formulas to finals, how Excel competitions boost real-world skills

Do you think Excel is just for number crunching? Think again. Lara Holding-Jones dives into the competitive world of Excel E-Sports—yes, it’s a thing—and shows how this global competition is […]...
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Assessment Communication Data Delivering learning & training Economics and finance Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Learning Needs Analysis Measurement Organisational development Return on investment/Value of investment Strategy Talent Understanding Business

Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore

🚀 Only 32% of L&D leaders have a strategy aligned with business goals—but that needs to change. Ryan Austin shares a practical five-step plan to transform your learning strategy from […]...
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Blogs For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Future of work Reflective practice Skills Strategy Understanding Business

The future of work: Modernising job architectures and why skills alone aren’t enough 

🧩 Jobs, skills, capabilities – how do they fit together? In today’s fast-changing world, static job roles no longer cut it. Skills matter, but without structure, they’re meaningless.  💡 Ben Satchwell explores why the […]...
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Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Digital literacy & digital poverty For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Goal setting Learning design Learning Needs Analysis Learning transfer Partner Content Return on investment/Value of investment Skills Strategy Technology Understanding Business

L&D isn’t broken. The way we work is.

✨ From firefighting to accusations of being a cost centre. You’re not the problem — the system is ✨ In this punchy partner piece, we introduce the People Impact Loop™: […]...
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Coaching & mentoring Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion

Why a coach’s commitment isn’t enough: The truth about organisational coaching 

🚦 A coach’s commitment alone won’t drive success. 🏎️ Just like in F1, peak performance demands full engagement from every player – the individual, the coach and the organisation.  🏁 Clare Norman unpacks why coaching […]...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Collaboration For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Future of work Opinion Technology

Blending human and machine: Equipping employees with the right skills for AI collaboration 

🤖 AI is transforming workplaces – but human skills are still the game-changer! To thrive in an AI-driven world, employees need creativity, empathy and adaptability.  ✨ Jeremy Campbell explores how […]...
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Business and industry Employment Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers Future of work Management Opinion Talent

One in four UK workers plan to quit in 2025: Learning is your retention strategy

📉 Retention crisis ahead! With hiring costs soaring and UK workers quitting at record rates, businesses can’t afford to lose talent.   💡 Aisling MacNamara reveals how investing in learning and development keeps employees […]...
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