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Workplace conflict: why we’re trapped in drama and how to stop it

Jane Gunn 10 July 2025

Many of us unknowingly fall into dysfunctional roles that quickly escalate workplace conflict, stall progress and can create unrest during our day. Jane Gunn explores Karpman’s Drama Triangle, its impact […]...

5 Minutes

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Conferences, connection and Copilot: a journey of learning

Valerie Merrill 8 July 2025

Valerie Merrill shares her reflections from attending three dynamic conferences, exploring leadership in crisis, the rise of AI in comms and L&D, and the enduring power of real-life connection. Packed […]...

11 Minutes

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From four walls to open fields: What SOFest taught us about connection and curiosity

Jo Cook 1 July 2025

TJ Editor Jo Cook takes us inside SOFest — the joyful, curious, and beautifully unorthodox learning festival in a field. With sessions ranging from AI coaching to human design, wild […]...

4 Minutes

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Clear, kind and real: How to make communication count

Jo henwood 24 June 2025

Your communication skills can go from clunky to clear with just a few tweaks. From knowing what kind of chat you’re really having to handling tricky moments with empathy, it’s […]...

5 Minutes

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Beyond push-back: 5 modern truths about change resistance

Simon Phillips 19 June 2025

Change at work feels harder than ever. But there’s more going on than people simply digging in their heels. Simon Phillips unpacks what’s really behind the push-back, from stress and […]...

6 Minutes

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The role of training in overcoming imposter syndrome

Mike Worley 13 June 2025

Self-doubt doesn’t just live in your head, it’s hitting businesses hard. From lost productivity to rising staff turnover, imposter syndrome is more than a buzzword. In this piece, Mike Worley explores how […]...

6 Minutes

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Change fatigue: Why L&D should prioritise the human side of change

Steve Macaulay 12 June 2025

Change fatigue is feeling weary, indifferent or resistant towards increasing organisational changes. Steve Macaulay explores how L&D can play a pivotal role in tackling this issue by focusing on emotional wellbeing, […]...

5 Minutes

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The future of work: Why most capability frameworks miss the mark

Ben Satchwell 10 June 2025

Too many capability frameworks promise impact but deliver confusion. Ben Satchwell cuts through the noise to reveal why clarity, focus and co-creation matter. From avoiding vague, generic descriptions to embedding real […]...

3 Minutes

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TJ interviews: VP of AI, Joseph Leslie

Conor Gilligan 9 June 2025

Degreed’s Conor Gilligan discusses skills to enable AI-driven transformation with Joseph Leslie, Vice-President of AI at Golin. From upskilling 100,000 employees to embedding AI in global strategy, Joseph reveals how blending […]...

5 Minutes

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How to turn conversations about stress into meaningful interventions in the workplace

Joseph Conway 5 June 2025

Stress is everywhere, particularly in today’s working environment. And when someone finally speaks up, what a manager says next can change everything. Joseph Conway explains why giving managers the tools […]...