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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers Technology

Breathe new life into learning with video

Matthew Pierce 15 July 2025

Learners crave stimulation and engagement, not repetition. Video can transform dry documents into engaging, memorable experiences, but only when used strategically. Matthew Pierce explains how L&D teams can pinpoint the […]...

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Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers Teams

Workplace conflict: why we’re trapped in drama and how to stop it

Jane Gunn 10 July 2025

Many of us unknowingly fall into dysfunctional roles that quickly escalate workplace conflict, stall progress and can create unrest during our day. Jane Gunn explores Karpman’s Drama Triangle, its impact […]...

7 Minutes

Assessment Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D

Beyond the badge: Why accreditation is about continuous improvement

Donna Ward-Higgs 7 July 2025

From aligning learning outcomes to verification processes, accreditation supports continuous improvement, boosts credibility and ensures impactful, learner-centred programmes that meet industry standards. Donna Ward-Higgs shares insight for practical guidance on […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Delivering learning & training Features For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For senior L&D Future of work Technology

L&D at a crossroads: Innovate like Netflix or fade like Blockbuster

Ravinder Tulsiani 23 June 2025

Learning and development teams are facing a turning point. Ravinder Tulsiani explains what needs to change to stay useful and effective. From using smart technology to making learning quicker and […]...

7 Minutes

Business and industry Change Features For experienced L&D professionals For senior L&D Future of work Strategy Understanding Business

Future-proofing with scenario thinking

Steve Macaulay 20 June 2025

What if you encountered a Black Swan, a Grey Rhino or a Silver Lining? Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan show how these powerful metaphors for shocks, slow-burning threats and surprise […]...

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Employment Features For HR For people managers Future of work Skills Talent

Skills awareness: the key ingredient for unlocking success in our future workforce

Emma O’Dell 17 June 2025

AI, sustainability and a fast-moving jobs market are reshaping how we work. Emma O’Dell explores why understanding skills, not just job titles, is vital to staying ahead. From reducing bias to building […]...

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Features For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Reflective practice Understanding Business Wellbeing

The role of training in overcoming imposter syndrome

Mike Worley 13 June 2025

Self-doubt doesn’t just live in your head, it’s hitting businesses hard. From lost productivity to rising staff turnover, imposter syndrome is more than a buzzword. In this piece, Mike Worley explores how […]...

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Change Features For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Wellbeing

Change fatigue: Why L&D should prioritise the human side of change

Steve Macaulay 12 June 2025

Change fatigue is feeling weary, indifferent or resistant towards increasing organisational changes. Steve Macaulay explores how L&D can play a pivotal role in tackling this issue by focusing on emotional wellbeing, […]...

5 Minutes

Employment Features For HR For people managers Technology

The enterprise browser: HR’s new secret weapon for compliance

Jennifer Park 6 June 2025

The enterprise browser might sound techy, but it’s quietly transforming how HR stays on top of workplace rules, without the endless IT faff. From smarter shift systems to stress-free policy […]...

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Communication Emotional intelligence Features 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 Health and social care Managing teams Mental health Reflective practice Wellbeing

How to turn conversations about stress into meaningful interventions in the workplace

Joseph Conway 5 June 2025

Stress is everywhere, particularly in today’s working environment. And when someone finally speaks up, what a manager says next can change everything. Joseph Conway explains why giving managers the tools […]...