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How to build an Olympic-level workplace with athlete-inspired training 

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Unlock peak performance with stretch assignments, diverse training methods and data-driven insights for your teams. Discover how with Rico Wyder When they parade along the River Seine for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the athletes taking part will…

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The Social Brain – book review 

The Social Brain offers a fascinating exploration into the dynamics of group connectivity and leadership. Gaëlle Delmas-Watson reveals its invaluable insights for HR and L&D professionals    Book: The Social Brain: The psychology of successful groups  Authors: Tracey Camilleri, Samantha Rockey and…

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TJ podcast: Disruption in work and learning – episode 318

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AI disruption, accessibility, innovation, modern learning, and leadership with Jeremy Snape, Laura Overton and more. In this episode, experts from the Learning and Development field discuss navigating disruption caused by AI, societal changes, and evolving learner behaviours. Key insights include…

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Unlocking employee potential: How adaptive learning is transforming workplace learning

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Disappointed that training interventions aren’t hitting the mark? Then adaptive learning might be your answer! Camilia Miccolis tells us all about it Employees are often a company’s largest expense, but they are also their biggest asset. Like all assets, a…

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Climate training: Why it’s a must-have and how to make it work

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Influencing large-scale behaviour change and empowering your people to tackle the climate crisis is crucial. Sarah Humphrys reveals how effective training can help  Every day we are bombarded with headlines:  The scale of the challenge is clear. Now we need all hands on…

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Practical steps businesses can take to develop a positive and productive workplace  

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From hiring and training to management and perks, tips to improve workplace motivation and engagement, by Iffi Wahla  There is wider recognition in this day and age that a happy workplace is a productive workplace. And yet, according to recent…

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HR teams are overwhelmed. But they can’t put L&D on the back burner 

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How to free up time and resources for HR teams to effectively prioritise L&D programmes, by Jeremy Walsh  Human resources departments are often small, lean teams responsible for a growing list of responsibilities. But in many organisations, HR’s workload has…

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Leaders are approaching skill building all wrong 

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It’s time to change “What’s in it for me?” to “What’s in it for them?” Stuart Cheesman explores an employee-centric approach  UK leaders will be fully aware of their organisation’s skills gap, and HR’s struggles at filling the void. And…

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Labour’s return: Implications for skills and development

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Labour’s election victory reshapes the UK workplace: implications for skills, technology, safety, and mental health The Labour Party will be in Government after the 2024 UK election, for the first time in 14 years. But what does it mean for…

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After the implosion: 9 ways to rebuild employee trust after a crisis

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Rebuilding workforce trust is challenging but achievable through proactive leadership and genuine engagement: learn how with these tips from David Ross  These feel like increasingly tense times. Terms like ‘permacrisis’ have gained greater visibility as the world faces conflicts in Ukraine…

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