Category Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Show me the money

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How much does a new learning summit cost? Kirsty Lewis shares an eye watering amount This month I want to share the emotional rollercoaster that is creating a festival from scratch with NO financial backing. If you are discovering this…

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The power of video in microlearning 

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Bite-sized videos grab your learner’s attention, stick in their mind, and turn knowledge into action – Tim Moss shows how to get started Imagine this: you’re onboarding a new employee, Sarah, who feels overwhelmed about learning a complex project management tool.…

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Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The workshops

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Kirsty Lewis focuses her new festival planning on the different themes and workshops we need For those of you who missed the previous blog, let me catch you up: Imagine walking through a glade of trees with a lake by…

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Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The journey begins 

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An honest account of the roller coaster of creating a newconference, with Kirsty Lewis About five years ago I came up with an idea of an event whereby 100 facilitators, trainers, coaches and consultants would come together, in a field,…

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Case study: How ‘Time in Other People’s Shoes’ transformed collaboration

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Building understanding and connection between differing teams can be a challenge, but this approach made an impact To make sure it continues to puts people and customers at the heart of everything it does, Stiltz Homelifts created the innovative Time in…

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Shaping the future: How the UK’s AI action plan transforms learning and development

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The UK Government’s announcement to be an AI superpower will impact every L&D professional’s future Today to the UK government announced it’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has three key goals: These goals are interconnected and aim to position the…

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Did your skipped workouts and holiday indulgence actually help your brain? Surprising science says… Yes!

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Neurogenesis, synapses, pathways… Ricci Masero explains the importance of having a break for your brain If you’re feeling a bit guilty about missing some gym sessions and indulging in chocolate over the holidays, science might have some good news for…

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Will it work for us? How to assess and implement new organisational strategies 

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Do you select Agile? Six Sigma? How do encourage change? Steve Macaulay shares his insight From Six Sigma to Lean, Agile, and employee engagement1, many strategies promise to transform organisations by improving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction, and ensuring employees…

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Learning from life: Being abandoned portside 

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When you are left frustrated and abandoned, what can you learn about thinking and communication? Michelle Parry-Slater shares her story  The Christmas Holidays are upon us, meaning Boxing Day sales and Summer Holiday adverts will be popping up in abundance, enticing…

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Facilitate and flourish: The beauty of being present

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Listen deeply, tune into the energy and let go – transformative facilitation tips from Fiona McBride I live in the UK near Brighton and, when I can, I make sure I get myself to the seafront. It’s a lovely place…

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