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Learning as infrastructure: The rise of the capability operating system

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By 2035, skills graphs, adaptive learning, and trustworthy analytics will turn corporate learning into a true capability operating system. From course catalogs to capability supply chains, learning leaders must build now to thrive in the next decade. Dr. Ravinder Tulsiani…

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We don’t need more learning, we need more practice

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Why capability demands rehearsal, not just retention: Practice builds capability, but it’s still missing from much of workplace learning. Helen Routledge argues that L&D has become too focused on content delivery, overlooking the psychological realities of how people truly learn.…

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TJ Newsflash 22 October – Workforce in flux: cooling growth, hot demand, and a quiet skills showdown

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: From AI burnout to a brewing skills standoff, the paradoxical 2026 workforce: hiring is slowing, yet the need for specialised and adaptable talent…

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Trust, talent and the tightrope of skip-level leadership

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Srideep Sarkar explores the complex, often overlooked role of skip-level managers. Far from being passive observers, they must balance influence with restraint, strategy with empathy. From avoiding the saviour complex to nurturing talent indirectly, this is a guide to leading…

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How AI is transforming whistleblower culture at work

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Shannon Walker explores how AI-powered whistleblowing platforms can close the trust gap in traditional reporting systems. With L&D professionals playing a key role in enabling psychological safety, these digital tools offer smarter, more confidential ways to speak up—transforming how organisations…

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Beyond skills: How Baringa built a coaching-powered leadership culture

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Lee Robertson explores how a consultancy invested in coaching for a core leadership capability, transforming culture, performance and progression. Their collaboration with the AoEC helped embed everyday coaching, reshaping how leaders engage, empower and grow talent. The result? A more…

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New shifts and trends in cybersecurity

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The cybersecurity landscape is shifting rapidly, with AI-fuelled attacks, evolving malware, and cloud vulnerabilities becoming increasingly hard to manage. Nazy Fouladirad explores the key threats businesses face today, from Internet of Things risks to critical staffing shortages, and why proactive,…

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From cost centre to strategic asset — what gives L&D a seat at the strategy table?

L&D isn’t just about courses and compliance. In a world of constant change, it can be a powerful driver of growth and resilience. Jennie Marshall explores five ways learning teams can move from support function to strategic partner and earn…

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Training Journal announces 60th anniversary conference: empowering L&D to drive meaningful transformation

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Training Journal marks 60 years with a one-day conference on Monday 24 November 2025 at the Royal Society of Chemistry, London. Designed for mid-to-senior L&D and HR leaders, the practical programme explores AI as an enabler, measurable impact and cross-functional…

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