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Why early involvement is only part of the story

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Getting L&D involved early matters, but this discussion shows that access alone is not the full answer. Kim Ellis, Cathy Hoy, Donald H Taylor and Laura Overton reflect on stakeholder relationships, strategic credibility and why influence grows when L&D understands…

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What influence looks like for L&D in 2026

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A new TJ video brings together expert contributor reflections on adaptability, business alignment and intentional boldness in L&D. Drawing on themes from the TJ Influence Report 2026, the discussion explores why learning leaders need to focus less on delivery detail…

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Why SoFest 2026 is more than a conference

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Kirsty Lewis outlines how SoFest is coming together, with its mix of workshops, shared experiences and outdoor setting. With thoughtful attention to accessibility, wellbeing and community, the event aims to create rich opportunities for learning, conversation and connection, while Impact…

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Space to think, permission to change: The TJ60 conference takeaways

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Training Journal’s 60th Anniversary conference video captures the people profession at a turning point. From celebrating 60 years of workplace learning to confronting stubborn challenges around impact, evidence and credibility, contributors share what must change next. Expect practical reflections on…

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From vendor to value partner: Turning learning conversations into real impact

External training providers face cultural barriers, politics and self-doubt when pushing for real impact. This conversation uncovers how to secure supervisor buy in, differentiate your offer, harness digital nudges, and use AI as a practice partner so that learning translates…

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The next five years in L&D will change everything

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L&D is undergoing its biggest shift in decades. At World of Learning 2025, 17 experts shared bold, insightful answers on what’s coming next. From AI to skills strategies and culture shifts, Kirstie Greany explores what the profession must prioritise to…

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From four walls to open fields: What SOFest taught us about connection and curiosity

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TJ Editor Jo Cook takes us inside SOFest — the joyful, curious, and beautifully unorthodox learning festival in a field. With sessions ranging from AI coaching to human design, wild swimming to silent discos, this is professional development done differently…

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Why human connection matters in training videos

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Do people really want AI avatars, or to understand why their compliance videos are important? Amy Cassciotti explains In this insightful interview, Amy Casciotti, Vice President of HR at TechSmith, shares her expert perspective on creating engaging and effective training…

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Editor’s spotlight: tech apprenticeships, connection at work, what we can learn from Formula 1 and more

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What great content have you missed from TJ? This video highlights what you mustn’t miss Summary created by ChatGPT: Key points include: Articles included in this video: Performance lessons for organisations from football, tennis and F1 UK workforce productivity stagnates…

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Learning Technologies 2024 preview – is it all about AI?

Martin Couzins and Jo Cook explore what’s coming up at the Learning Technologies conference and exhibition this week AI is going to dominate this week’s Learning Technologies conference and exhibition. So it seems only fitting that Training Journal used AI…

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