Category Opinion

Why financial literacy training belongs in the workplace

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Financial awareness is high, yet many employees struggle to turn knowledge into meaningful action. Thomas Drury argues that workplace financial education needs a rethink, exploring how L&D teams can remove barriers, personalise support and connect learning to real financial decisions,…

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Change doesn’t need more intensity, it needs more precision

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Organisations often respond to mounting pressure by adding more activity, yet execution suffers when people are overwhelmed. Dr Ravinder Tulsiani argues that effective change depends on precision, consistency and reinforcing a small number of critical behaviours in real work, helping…

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Corporate training is broken and immersive learning could fix it

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What if better workplace learning meant less instruction and more experience? Jo Living challenges traditional approaches to L&D, arguing that meaningful behaviour change comes through practice, reflection and real decision-making. From poker simulations to immersive experiences, she explores how organisations…

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Gen Z doesn’t want another training course

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Gen Z is taking control of its professional development, but traditional training approaches risk holding young workers back. Trent Cotton explores why self-directed learning is reshaping expectations and how L&D teams can respond with personalised pathways, meaningful mentorship and opportunities…

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Is your learning video leaving people behind?

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Accessible video is about more than meeting compliance requirements. It creates better learning experiences for everyone. Jayne Davids explores how thoughtful design, accurate captions, clear visuals and meaningful testing can remove barriers, build trust and help L&D teams create content…

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The sound of authority is changing. Are our assumptions keeping pace?

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The way we speak can shape how others perceive our intelligence, credibility and leadership potential. But should it? Cath Baxter challenges the everyday assumptions behind accent bias, explores its damaging impact on careers and confidence, and explains why being understood…

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The business of training: What gives training providers the right to exist?

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AI, changing customer expectations and increasing pressure to demonstrate value are challenging traditional training business models. Reflecting on the Business of Training Conference 2026, Jo Cook explores the importance of understanding customer needs, designing learning for workplace performance and identifying…

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Stop briefing managers and start developing them

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Ben Satchwell argues that “manager activation” fails when treated as a communications task. Talking points distribute messages but don’t build the skill to handle sceptical, unscripted conversations. Adoption is decided in real capability-building discussions. Equip managers through working sessions so…

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Before it becomes training: What searches reveal about the language L&D should use

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A new quarterly column explores what training demand can reveal about the challenges organisations are trying to solve. In this first instalment, Dr Peter Evans examines how search behaviour can help L&D translate business problems into stronger proposals, better evidence…

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L&D was not built for this speed of change

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Traditional learning models struggle when roles, knowledge and context shift faster than training can keep up. Dr. Ravinder Tulsiani argues for a two-layer capability model combining structured preparation with real-time support, helping organisations strengthen decision-making, reduce costly errors and position…

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