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Why your brainstorming sessions fail: How to unlock your team’s true creative potential

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Discover how strategies like daydreaming breaks, eliminating groupthink, and BrainSprinting can boost your team’s creativity with Chris Griffiths and Caragh Medlicott  In an ideal world, brainstorming sessions would always be fruitful. Everyone would come together, ideas would fly, and you’d…

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Navigating zero-hours contract regulations: What UK employers and workers need to know 

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Legislation introduced in Parliament to upgrade workers’ rights includes a reshaping of zero-hours work regulations. Pete Taylor offers his perspective on the proposed changes   As October progresses, the recruitment and HR industries are focused on the detail of the government’s…

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TJ interviews: Cognitive neuroscientist and C-suite mentor Dr Lynda Shaw

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How can leaders use neuroscience and psychology to improve business? Dr Lynda Shaw shares insights from her expertise in cognitive neuroscience and psychology and experiences as an adventurer in Antarctica trekker of mountains in six of seven continents Training Journal:…

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Facilitate and flourish: The role of communities for professional growth

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Explore how shared learning, nurturing connections, and active contribution in communities can boost professional growth with Fiona McBride In my last post, I shared how the changing season can serve as a metaphor for growth within our facilitation practice. I…

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Adapting to Change: Leadership, Neuroscience, and AI in Workplace Learning

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Explore key points from the World of Learning conference, including AI, neuroscience, leadership and inclusivity – all summarised by Editor Jo Cook At the World of Learning conference, industry leaders shared innovative ideas and practical approaches for transforming workplace learning.…

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Ageless insight: Embracing the value of experience in a rapidly evolving workplace 

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Ageism is real; talented individuals in their 40s and 50s face unfair bias at work. Effective teams thrive by blending seasoned wisdom with youthful energy. Rose Fass explains how to leverage experience across all ages There’s a shift happening in…

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Boozy dinners are so 2000. Let’s rethink work culture and focus on inclusivity 

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Help employees thrive by tackling workplace drinking culture and creating inclusive, alcohol-free events for teams, writes Alex Clapp  Employee wellbeing has never been more of a priority. From safeguarding mental health and helping staff navigate the current cost-of-living challenges to promoting physical…

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TJ podcast: Gender, AI, and the pursuit of equity – episode 324

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Discussing AI perpetuating existing gender imbalances, men’s health awareness, perimenopause support and L&D gender perception Podcast summary: Created by Cleanvoice The podcast explores the complex relationship between gender and AI, discussing how design choices by developers can influence how users…

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Harnessing behavioural science for impactful learning programmes

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Want to supercharge your L&D programmes? Try these key behavioural science tricks for learner engagement, from Houra Amin  In our ongoing series exploring ways to enhance the impact and effectiveness of L&D programmes, we have already explored feedback loops and…

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Empowering emerging leaders: Tips for a successful transition

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With the right mix of L&D support, you can help new managers become effective leaders, writes Sarah Henson  Stepping into a managerial role for the first time is a significant career achievement, but it comes with its own unique set…

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