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Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The workshops

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Kirsty Lewis focuses her new festival planning on the different themes and workshops we need For those of you who missed the previous blog, let me catch you up: Imagine walking through a glade of trees with a lake by…

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Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The journey begins 

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An honest account of the roller coaster of creating a newconference, with Kirsty Lewis About five years ago I came up with an idea of an event whereby 100 facilitators, trainers, coaches and consultants would come together, in a field,…

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Learning from life: Being abandoned portside 

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When you are left frustrated and abandoned, what can you learn about thinking and communication? Michelle Parry-Slater shares her story  The Christmas Holidays are upon us, meaning Boxing Day sales and Summer Holiday adverts will be popping up in abundance, enticing…

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Top blogs of the year: From storytelling to leadership and emotional expression

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These top 2024 blogs offer fresh insights and practical tips to inspire growth and innovation As we near the end of another transformative year, the L&D landscape continues to evolve, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the forefront. To…

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Facilitate and flourish: The beauty of being present

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Listen deeply, tune into the energy and let go – transformative facilitation tips from Fiona McBride I live in the UK near Brighton and, when I can, I make sure I get myself to the seafront. It’s a lovely place…

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L&D marcomms: Adopting a marketer’s approach to email communications

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Email sent, information shared, job done – or is it? Hayley Maisey gives pause for thought ‘Send email comms re: new leadership training’ – yep, tick that box. OK, let’s back up and unpack the email just sent. No doubt it contains…

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Editor’s blog: From pageviews to podcasts

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Jo Cook shares numbers and articles that made an impact for TJ readers in 2024 It’s often said, but often meant – I can’t believe a year has whizzed by so quickly! This week I’ve been Editor of Training Journal…

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The future of work: Why capabilities are the link between learning and performance

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Got goals but no learning? Learning but no application? Ben Satchwell brings it all together An integrated approach to business is nothing new and it could be argued that the approach offers superior performance than when business units, systems and…

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Tayloring learning: Effective Leadership Skills and Being Overwhelmed 

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Are you leading, or managing? Daniel Taylor explores the many skills needed for effective leadership Before I start this blog, take a moment to consider what you think are the skills needed to be an effective leader? Stop when you…

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Learning from life: Trusting my gut

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Trusting your gut can be your greatest asset in the freelance world, guiding critical decisions. Michelle Parry-Slater explores the importance of intuition in decision-making Freelance life offers many benefits, not least the ability to set your own agenda and work with people…

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