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How coaches can use AI in practice without becoming “prompt jockeys”

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AI can be genuinely useful in coaching, but only when it serves the craft, not the other way round. The goal is not to turn coaches into people who spend their days iterating prompts. It is to help them do…

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The learning crisis no one wants to trace back to recruitment

AI-polished job applications hide how people really learn. Dmitry Zaytsev talks through hiring using simple games to reveal learning readiness early. Dmitry’s case study shows why behavioural signals like persistence and attention matter more than credentials for talent, L&D, onboarding,…

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Should we be buying AI coaching in 2026, or stick with human?  

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AI coaching tools are everywhere, promising scale, savings and 24/7 support. But should HR really be buying them, or sticking with human coaches? As organisations plan for 2026, the real question is how to blend both wisely. Jonathan Passmore explores…

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What should HR leaders be looking out for in 2026?

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From pay transparency to the right to disconnect, HR leaders face a perfect storm of regulation, technology and rising expectations in 2026. What really matters, what’s overhyped and where should teams focus first? Veronique Lemaire cuts through the noise with practical insight for navigating…

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From tasks to talent: Turning offices into learning incubators

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For Gen Z, the office is both a learning space as well as a workplace, one where culture is absorbed through proximity and observation. Being intentional with desk placement, open-plan design and varied zones for focus, collaboration and private mentoring…

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The rise of reflective intelligence: The skill that will outlast AI

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Artificial intelligence is accelerating learning, yet capability still depends on reflection. Dmitry Zaytsev tells us about reflective intelligence and why it matters in today’s largely AI-driven workplace. He shares how L&D teams can help build practical reflection habits that improve…

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Training for every brain: How inclusive learning unlocks performance

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As more employees identify as neurodivergent, traditional workplace training is falling short. Eleanor Hecks explores inclusive, strengths-based learning design, mentorship and leadership behaviours that unlock talent, boost engagement and deliver measurable business impact for organisations. This is about seeking sustainable…

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Turning AI into your company’s brain for stronger knowledge sharing and communication

AI is fast becoming the connective tissue of modern organisations. From remote corporate teams to factory floors, smarter knowledge sharing is now a competitive advantage. Used well, AI can break down silos, speed up communication and turn scattered information into shared intelligence. Shinichiro Nakamura reveals how…

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The engagement trap: Becoming irreplaceable in the age of AI

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AI is changing work, and it’s calling our bluff. When machines do more of the grind, engagement becomes personal. It’s no longer about perks, but the effort you put in. Grant Wyatt shows how achieving fulfilment at work comes from…

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