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Emotions and impact: Make it close. Make it real. Make it easy to care.

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Annoyed with not getting heard at senior level? Find out how Phil Wilcox approached it! Fed up with feeling like a lone voice? Tired of having your budget slashed? Considered an afterthought for change projects or programmes? Yeah, I felt…

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Harnessing the power of AI: A practical organisational guide

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Explore practical strategies for integrating AI into learning initiatives, empowering both learners and L&D professionals. Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook provide expert insights for success The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is rapidly gaining traction and little…

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Mental fitness, or mindset, is key to building resilience 

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How to recognise, challenge and release ‘mind traps’ to pave the way for greater resilience. Anita Guru shares the helpful habits and behaviours you need to succeed Our mind is like Teflon for positive thoughts – we don’t tend to…

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Will the end of non-competes spell the end of training and development? 

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Changes to restrictive clauses could reshape employee development, leaving L&D concerned about potential budget cuts. Marie Unger delves into the potential impacts of evolving non-compete agreements on workforce investment and growth  Non-competes – a type of ‘restrictive clause’ in employees’…

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Are you scaring people away from cybersecurity behaviour change?

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Fear tactics in cybersecurity: Exploring their impact and advocating for real change with usable interventions and insights from Dr Jessica Barker “We just need to scare people into better security.” I’ve lost count of the number of times I have…

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Cultivating trust: The foundation of strong relationships 

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Explore the profound impact of trust in workplace dynamics with practical insights, takeaways and tips. Karen Carey explains why trust isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the lifeblood of robust relationships Trust, the elusive elixir of relationships, is a dynamic force shaped…

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Bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes for skills development 

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Bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes can provide a fast, flexible and inclusive path to high-demand careers. Paula Fryer explores their impact on career growth and industry innovation  Bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes have risen in popularity as effective pathways for people seeking to…

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Why you should assume that your audience doesn’t care

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Grounding us and making us think hard about what if we don’t do that presentation – Kris Flegg helps us think about our work Your audience needs to be as interested in what you present as you are. It’s your…

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Online course creation top tips: Two reasons your online course isn’t selling

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Ginette Tessier helps us to overcome that challenges of our courses not being popular in-house or not bringing in the money As a trainer, there’s a very good chance that you are reasonably comfortable with the idea of creating an…

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How artificial intelligence is influencing tech-sector layoffs and reskilling

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Carly Holm examines AI’s impact on tech jobs and the need for companies to adapt with the right tools or partners In March, employees in the marketing and communications division at IBM were reportedly told in a staff meeting that their…

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