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Collaboration Communication Conflict resolution Culture Emotional intelligence Features Feedback For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Management Managing teams Psychology Wellbeing

The power of psychological safety in uncertain times

Steve Macaulay 17 September 2025
Psychological safety helps people speak up, share ideas, and learn from mistakes, essential in fast-moving workplaces. It’s not about removing fear but creating trust and openness. Steve Macaulay and David […]...
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Collaboration Communication Culture Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D

Remote work works: how clarity, connection and trust fuel success

Nassia Katroutsou 9 September 2025
Remote work isn’t just a legacy of the pandemic, it’s a powerful way to collaborate when done with intention. Nassia Katroutsou shares how her global teams built trust, accountability and […]...
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Coaching & mentoring Communication Culture Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Leadership Strategy Wellbeing

EQ isn’t enough: How CEOs are tapping into deeper wisdom

Yosi Amram 5 September 2025
Modern leaders face more than just business challenges, they’re navigating purpose, pressure, and people in a world that often feels unmoored. What if the real leadership edge isn’t just empathy, […]...
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Business and industry Change Collaboration Communication Culture Features For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For people managers Future of work Managing teams Strategy Talent

L&D’s moment to reboot management for a hybrid world

Gary Cookson 1 September 2025
Hybrid working isn’t broken; but it is being left to chance. Gary Cookson shows how L&D can fix it: define team norms, build purposeful onsite experiences, enable collaboration and management […]...
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4 Minutes
Communication Conflict resolution Culture Employment For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For people managers For senior L&D Management Opinion Public order, justice and rights

Training could turn whistle-blowers into culture changers

Paul O’Donnell 21 August 2025
Whistleblowing is becoming more common, but many organisations still fail to handle it effectively. Dispute resolution expert Paul O’Donnell argues that managers need better training to distinguish between grievances and […]...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Collaboration Communication Data Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Future of work Opinion Science, technology and research Technology

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

Lynsey Whitmarsh 23 July 2025
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, […]...
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Coaching & mentoring Communication Conflict resolution Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For people managers Leadership Management Talent

When reviews backfire: How smart managers turn damage into growth

Srideep Sarkar 22 July 2025
Appraisals gone wrong can leave employees feeling anxious, rejected and disengaged. Drawing on psychological insights, Srideep Sarkar and Anu Sarkar explain how managers can navigate these moments with care. Learn […]...
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Business and industry Communication Data Education and skills For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Management Opinion Return on investment/Value of investment Talent Teams Understanding Business

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

Chris Chesterman 14 July 2025
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 […]...
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