Communication

8 Minutes
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

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

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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5 Minutes
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

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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6 Minutes
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

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

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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3 Minutes
Business and industry Change Communication Creativity & innovation Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity Employment For experienced L&D professionals For HR For people managers For senior L&D Future of work Opinion

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

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 […]...
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