Category Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Joining the dots . . . on research reports

stack of documents on a desk with a laptop showing it's a work context

Content strategist and L&D pundit Martin Couzins considers insights and alignment – two watchwords for learning teams . . . The L&D industry generates useful research and in recent months we have seen the publication of the CIPD’s Learning at…

Read MoreJoining the dots . . . on research reports

Setting up learning for success

In the second of two articles on establishing successful learning, Paul Matthews examines collective responsibility In the first article in this series we looked at getting clarity on the wants and expectations of the various stakeholders involved in a staff…

Read MoreSetting up learning for success

Learning from life: what I learnt from cutting dogs hair

Dog and hair dryer

TJ’s resident dog lover and regular blogger, Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on what she learnt from learning a new skill Everyone needs a hobby, right? Some people play musical instruments. Others like to garden. Perhaps you’re more adventurous and spend your…

Read MoreLearning from life: what I learnt from cutting dogs hair

Setting up learning for success

In the first of two articles looking at how to analyse learning need to establish successful training programmes, Paul Matthews focusses on setting expectations So, you are running a training programme… Why? Somebody has asked for it. Perhaps many people…

Read MoreSetting up learning for success

TJ Newsflash: 8 August

This latest roundup of news for those in the talent, skills, learning and development field has been selected by TJ’s editor, Debbie Carter McKinsey survey reveals increase in use of AI Surveys by McKinsey and others have shown an increase…

Read MoreTJ Newsflash: 8 August

TJ Newsflash: 21 July

TJ’s latest summary of news focusses on recent research in the field of talent, learning and development Employers aren’t using AI to its full potential Employees in the UK could save approximately 390 hours of working time per year with…

Read MoreTJ Newsflash: 21 July

Learning from life: what I learnt from submitting proposals

Woman in wheelchair studying

This month Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on what she has learnt from not always winning the work pitch July is the financial year end for my consultancy business. The business turned 9 years old on 1st July. It is a reflective…

Read MoreLearning from life: what I learnt from submitting proposals

What does a future employer look like? YOU

At GBS, we aspire to create an environment where our students can explore new possibilities, realise their true potential and make progress towards the careers they want The entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of everything we do at GBS.…

Read MoreWhat does a future employer look like? YOU

Double down on human skills as AI rises

Three artistically drawn robots sitting next to an office man with a laptop

Isobelle Grace Keith offers her thoughts on the growth of artificial intelligence and encourages us to develop our human skills There’s no denying it, large language models (LLM’s) such as Chat GPT are the topic on everybody’s lips, and LinkedIn…

Read MoreDouble down on human skills as AI rises

Breathwork to reduce stress

Alexis Alcalá explains a method of using breath to relieve workplace stress and promote well-being In today’s demanding work environments, stress has become a common issue. The consequences of chronic stress are well-documented, leading to decreased productivity, employee burnout, and…

Read MoreBreathwork to reduce stress