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Will closing the skills gap make us happier?  

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Skills gaps are making us unhappy at work. Can learning and development initiatives fix them? They’re a good place to start, writes Emma O’Dell  The UK is at risk of becoming a ‘burnt-out nation’, with a poll revealing that 20%…

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Leadership showdown: The devil of a manager wears Prada

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From fierce to friendly. How different leadership styles shape careers, workplace culture and business success – by Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan This article explores how different leadership styles work in various contexts, why some are more accepted by employees…

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How can L&D empower their technical workforce on AI skills development?

AI is transforming work—L&D must equip employees with the right skills to stay ahead. Editor Jo Cook dives into the offering from AI leading company, NVIDIA When high school student Selin Ornek saw a guide dog assisting it’s owner, the…

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Belbin announce the passing of Dr Meredith Belbin, legendary pioneer of team role theory

Belbin Limited is saddened to announce the passing of its inspirational founder, Dr Raymond Meredith Belbin, who died peacefully at home surrounded by his family aged 98 years old. His legacy has transformed the world’s understanding of workplace teams and…

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Unleash the Inner CEO – book review 

An insightful read that encourages embracing change and harnessing the power of leadership for success – reviewed by Gaëlle Watson  Book: Unleash the Inner CEO – Make distributed leadership a reality Author: Jeremy Blain Beyond the title of leadership, this book…

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TJ Newsflash 12 March – workplace training report, team habits that affect performance, HR and AI

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook AI readiness divide: leaders confident, employees struggle in new Workplace Training Report Corndel’s 2025 Workplace Training Report reveals a growing disconnect between leaders and employees…

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Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The emotional rollercoaster is real

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Kirsty Lewis has a meltdown about the numbers for her facilitation festival, despite amazing plans Well we have made it to March 1st and that date is exactly 100 days until the start of SOFest 2025. My name is Kirsty…

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Perfectionism over a promotion? The obsession with perfection is harming leadership development

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The modern workplace culture of perfectionism is actually destroying development, says executive coach Beth Hope In today’s work environment, burnout is at an all-time high, and perfectionism is a major contributor, with many employees now turning down leadership roles because…

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How coaching and mentoring can drive talent mobility and workforce development

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Want to keep your top talent? Follow these six steps to boost mobility and growth – Diane Newell explains Research from Indeed Flex highlights that one in three employees are planning to make a career change during 2025. Only half are…

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How performance reviews can fuel curiosity and enable growth 

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Ditch the dull reviews: spark curiosity, lift spirits and help your team grow and thrive with these tips from Paul Heath   Managing employee performance is an essential part of any leadership role. While many organisations consider an annual review an…

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