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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Culture Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For new to L&D For senior L&D Opinion

Bring the joy: how fun fuels learning and is key to getting serious work done

Laura Thomson-Staveley 14 April 2025
Fun isn’t a distraction – it’s a powerful enabler of deep learning, collaboration and creativity. Laura Thomson-Staveley shares how creating joyful, inclusive environments helps professionals feel safer, think more openly […]...
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Assessment Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Education and skills 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 Opinion Technology

From formulas to finals, how Excel competitions boost real-world skills

Lara Holding-Jones 10 April 2025
Do you think Excel is just for number crunching? Think again. Lara Holding-Jones dives into the competitive world of Excel E-Sports—yes, it’s a thing—and shows how this global competition is […]...
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4 Minutes
Coaching & mentoring Engagement 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 Opinion

Why a coach’s commitment isn’t enough: The truth about organisational coaching 

Clare Norman 4 April 2025
🚦 A coach’s commitment alone won’t drive success. 🏎️ Just like in F1, peak performance demands full engagement from every player – the individual, the coach and the organisation.  🏁 Clare Norman unpacks why coaching […]...
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4 Minutes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Collaboration 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 Future of work Opinion Technology

Blending human and machine: Equipping employees with the right skills for AI collaboration 

Jeremy Campbell 3 April 2025
🤖 AI is transforming workplaces – but human skills are still the game-changer! To thrive in an AI-driven world, employees need creativity, empathy and adaptability.  ✨ Jeremy Campbell explores how […]...
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4 Minutes
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Opinion

Embracing cultural humility: A dynamic shift in leadership 

Lesley Aitcheson 2 April 2025
🌍 Cultural competence is out – cultural humility is in! True inclusive leadership isn’t about mastering diversity but embracing lifelong learning.  💡 Dr Lesley Aitcheson explores how shifting to cultural humility fosters respect, trust […]...
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Business and industry Employment Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers Future of work Management Opinion Talent

One in four UK workers plan to quit in 2025: Learning is your retention strategy

Aisling MacNamara 1 April 2025
📉 Retention crisis ahead! With hiring costs soaring and UK workers quitting at record rates, businesses can’t afford to lose talent.   💡 Aisling MacNamara reveals how investing in learning and development keeps employees […]...
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Business and industry Change Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Government and politics Opinion Society and welfare Talent

Turbulent times and resilient responses: How UK policy is shaping employer action

Jon Czul 25 March 2025
👉 Resilience is the new compliance and policy is driving employer preparedness. With a focus on training, companies need to go from policy to practice as organisational resilience is now […]...
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Coaching & mentoring Collaboration Communication 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 Leadership Opinion

Leadership at every level: How trust sparks transformation

Allison Maslan 24 March 2025
🔓 Unlock the true potential of your workforce 💡 Too often, rigid structures stifle creativity and initiative. When you empower employees with trust, autonomy, and ownership, they step up as […]...
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