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Legacy learning is killing your AI potential

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AI is shaking things up, and Learning and Development can’t afford to fall behind. Cassie Gasson shares why it’s time to drop the old playbook, grab smarter tools and take the lead. If you want to stay relevant, it’s all…

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The future of work is pressure-smart, not pressure-free

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Pressure at work is not the enemy, but burnout is. Kimberley Rowbottom explores why businesses need to rethink outdated stress strategies and build smarter pressure management through learning. It’s time to equip people with the tools to thrive, not just…

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Why the frontline workforce needs better training – and why they’re not getting it 

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Frontline workers are eager to learn, but too often the training just isn’t there. Erika Sandoval explains why companies should invest in smarter, more flexible learning that fits easily into busy lives. From AI-driven tools to on-demand sessions, it’s time…

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From knowledge hoarding to knowledge sharing: Social learning is the shift L&D can’t ignore 

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Social learning is more than a buzzword. It’s the missing piece for today’s Learning and Development teams. Nathan Kracklauer dives into why learning from, about and alongside others creates better outcomes. If you want real engagement and deeper impact, it’s…

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Deskilled by design: How L&D plays a key role in driving effective adoption of AI in aviation 

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A recent McKinsey report has cast a spotlight on the aviation industry’s future. As AI and automation accelerate across the sector, Charlie Kneen issues a stark warning: unless these technologies are intentionally embedded into learning and development and core business…

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L&D teams are the key to the AI and human skills double whammy

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As AI reshapes organisations, L&D professionals face a dual challenge: meeting growing technical demands while supporting behavioural change. Lynsey Whitmarsh explores how learning teams can use their unique strengths, connections, creativity, behaviour change and insights, to drive strategic reskilling and…

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DEI needs a reboot and L&D is the key

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Too many DEI initiatives stop at awareness, but inclusion only sticks when it’s embedded into team dynamics. Norman Grant argues for a shift from one-off workshops to systemic, coaching-led approaches that build everyday inclusive behaviours, turning intent into impact, enabling…

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Who’s missing from L&D’s digital revolution?

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As L&D evolves through rapid technological change, many professionals risk being left behind. Oyindamola Ojo-Eriamiatoe highlights the barriers faced by experienced practitioners facing redundancy, students unaware of edtech careers, and women returning to work. Oyindamola offers inclusive, practical solutions to…

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More than survival mode: L&D’s role in building true resilience

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In challenging times, L&D can’t afford to stand still. Chris Chesterman shares three strategic actions to help learning teams prove their value, strengthen skills and support their people. From building organisational resilience to linking learning with business outcomes, now’s the…

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From fintech to founder: one woman’s mission to rewrite the rules

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Danai Antoniou, co-founder and Chief Scientist at Gradient Labs, shares hard-won insights from her journey through systemic bias in tech. From salary transparency to challenging microaggressions, she outlines the practical changes leaders can make now to support the next generation,…

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