Feedback without the freakout: smarter ways to share and receive input, and overcome feedback anxiety by Becky Westwood Feedback has become an essential part of the training and development process in organisations. Not only is it seen as crucial to the…
If employees are checking out, it’s time to spark their ambition with new growth opportunities – Jessica Kriegel explains In a bustling midsize marketing firm in London, Alex, a high-performing project manager, began declining new assignments. Colleagues whispered about “quiet…
Diversity, equity and inclusion isn’t a box to tick, it’s a gamechanger. Get it right with these eight insights for lasting impact, writes Eleanor Hecks Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become the top goals of many workplaces. Organisations recognise the…
Anxious, avoidant or secure? Our early attachments shape how we connect and communicate at work – but coaching helps rebuild trust and foster healthier workplace relationships, writes John Perry Attachment theory, a concept introduced by British psychologist John Bowlby, provides…
Calling all fixers, ostriches and bureaucrats, it’s time to try the owl approach to management – Anna Shields explains A recent CIPD study found that managers could inadvertently be fuelling tensions in their teams. L&D need to identify counterproductive approaches…
Turn diversity into success with three instantly actionable insights from David Buchanan and Steve Macaulay You know the saying: it takes all sorts? That’s the perfect description of today’s workforce. Look around your team and you’ll see different ages, ethnicities,…
Personalise learning, engage stakeholders and embrace artificial intelligence to unlock real value, writes Rob Porter As organisations increasingly invest in training and development to drive productivity and ensure business growth, measuring these programmes’ return on investment has become a critical issue.…
Take a phased approach and keep people at the heart of strategy, advises James Swift Leyton, like many businesses, prioritises client retention as a crucial driver of sustainable growth. Recognising that their consultants’ skills directly impacted client relationships and retention…
Kirsty Lewis on the ups, downs and wild ideas behind getting people to SOFest 2025 How are you? If you are new to this blog it is all about my crazy idea to put on a festival for 100-plus facilitators,…
Practical, insightful and inspiring, this go-to guide is packed with fresh ideas and real-world strategies – Peter Plumlee reviews essential reading for L&D professionals, team leaders and anyone seeking smarter collaboration Book: Organizational Learning Communities – Empowering social learning and…
