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Why your first 90 days in L&D should focus on rhythm, not results

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New to L&D? Kanishka shares a three-phase rhythm (listen, learn, lead) to help L&D professionals start strong and avoid burning out. Adapted from the book A Simple Methodology for Life, this 90-day approach builds confidence, credibility and calm through small,…

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The next five years in L&D will change everything

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L&D is undergoing its biggest shift in decades. At World of Learning 2025, 17 experts shared bold, insightful answers on what’s coming next. From AI to skills strategies and culture shifts, Kirstie Greany explores what the profession must prioritise to…

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We don’t need more learning, we need more practice

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Why capability demands rehearsal, not just retention: Practice builds capability, but it’s still missing from much of workplace learning. Helen Routledge argues that L&D has become too focused on content delivery, overlooking the psychological realities of how people truly learn.…

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From cost centre to strategic asset — what gives L&D a seat at the strategy table?

L&D isn’t just about courses and compliance. In a world of constant change, it can be a powerful driver of growth and resilience. Jennie Marshall explores five ways learning teams can move from support function to strategic partner and earn…

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From resistance to uptake: Close skills gaps with AI-enabled learning

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AI-based learning platforms promise speed, personalisation and measurable impact. Ian Howell from FutureLearn explores how LXPs remove barriers, match challenge to ability and deliver just-in-time microlearning. He shows how data identifies skills gaps, predicts retention risks and builds motivation through…

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From soft skills to survival skills: Rethinking human capability in the age of AI

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Kalindi Hawkins explores how organisations can develop human-centred capabilities to thrive in an AI-driven world. Moving beyond digital upskilling, she shares five practical strategies for building adaptability, resilience, and leadership in uncertainty. This approach turns learning into a strategic asset…

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Curiosity over assumption: decoding digital body language in teams

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Body language has always been tricky. Crossed arms, raised eyebrows, leaning in or looking away; all signals we interpret constantly, sometimes accurately, sometimes disastrously. Whilst we’ve had telecommunication for a long time, Covid transformed our work and learning spaces to…

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The power of psychological safety in uncertain times

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Psychological safety helps people speak up, share ideas, and learn from mistakes, essential in fast-moving workplaces. It’s not about removing fear but creating trust and openness. Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan explore what psychological safety looks like, why it matters,…

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Neurodiversity at work: how inclusive policies drive success

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Professor Adam Boddison OBE talks about APM’s latest survey that reveals nearly all project managers see clear benefits from adjusting policies to support neurodivergent staff. This National Inclusion Week, the findings highlight a profession already making progress while still seeking…

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