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Learning from life: what I learnt from swimming in the sea

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Michelle Parry-Slater doesn’t like to be cold. So when a friend suggests a dip in the sea she was less than enthusiastic I was born in August, so I blame my summer birth on the fact that I hate the…

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Joining the dots . . . on buying learning technology

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This month Martin Couzins asks is there a better way for corporate learning buyers and vendors to do business? What does an L&D leader looking to invest in new learning technology do when faced with more than 400 brands to…

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Joining the dots . . . on generative AI

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This month Martin Couzins dives into the latest news on Generative AI and asks ‘who are you listening to?’ It’s all gone a bit bonkers. The generative AI news firehose shows no signs of diminishing, just take a look at…

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Learning from life: what I learnt from having a child move away to university

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Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on our lives as parents and asks if L&D do enough to support colleagues in the emotional roller-coaster of parenting For many parents, September marks a month of mixed emotions due to the start of the school…

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Joining the dots . . . on research reports

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Content strategist and L&D pundit Martin Couzins considers insights and alignment – two watchwords for learning teams . . . The L&D industry generates useful research and in recent months we have seen the publication of the CIPD’s Learning at…

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Learning from life: what I learnt from cutting dogs hair

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TJ’s resident dog lover and regular blogger, Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on what she learnt from learning a new skill Everyone needs a hobby, right? Some people play musical instruments. Others like to garden. Perhaps you’re more adventurous and spend your…

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