Generative AI is accelerating content creation, but Dr Ravinder Tulsiani argues that speed and volume are not the same as value. For L&D, the real opportunity is to move beyond mere output and focus on capability, judgement and measurable performance…
Debbie Carter’s editorials, research, events and leadership reveal a distinctive voice in learning and development: commercially aware, people-centred, curious and unafraid of change. Drawing on Debbie’s published writing and memories of working alongside her, Jo Cook reflects on the values,…
Training Journal remembers Debbie Carter, whose five-decade career shaped the publication, strengthened the L&D profession and opened doors for younger talent. Forthright, principled and joyful, she was an editor, mentor, disability advocate and friend whose influence, generosity and commitment will…
Leaders who want to drive effective change cannot afford to ignore office politics, much as they might want to. Far from being manipulative, political skill helps people build trust, read situations, and influence organisational outcomes constructively. Steve Macaulay and David…
Jennie Marshall argues that while organisations are investing heavily in AI, too few are turning pilots into meaningful impact. The real barrier is not technology but leadership, culture and capability. To close the gap, leaders must build confidence, embed AI…
Alice Desbouvrie argues that employee engagement improves when leaders share a clear definition of what it means. Without that alignment, learning, communication and support become easily fragmented. Lisa explores why consistent leadership thinking matters, how disengagement affects performance and retention,…
Organisations need faster, more practical ways to prepare everyone for disruption. Lawrie Day explores why immersive, scenario-based learning, and the right platform, can help L&D leaders move beyond tick-box training, strengthen resilience, improve readiness, and deliver measurable results in a…
JPMorgan’s AI rollout shows that successful adoption depends less on the technology itself and more on trust, transparency and ownership. Nick Petschek argues that L&D leaders must treat AI implementation as a cultural change effort, helping people feel safe to…
As TikTok reshapes how younger workers discover ideas, Karie Willyerd argues that L&D teams should pair short-form, curiosity-led content with hands-on practice. She explores what Gen Z and Millennials want from development, why purpose matters more than hierarchy, and how…
With employee engagement falling and global uncertainty rising, Nabil Verdickt argues that people need more than perks, wellbeing apps and purpose slogans. Drawing on Stoic and Aristotelian thinking, Nabil explores how leaders can restore meaning by helping people see their…
