Category Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

What can employers do to create more neuroinclusive workplaces?

Neurodiversity concept. Brain from puzzle and a hand holds a piece with an inscription of the word neurodiversity.

Leanne Maskell highlights that we want a neurodiverse workforce and shares practical ideas for how to manage differences Although 55% of organisations believe they have a neuroinclusive culture, research has shown the opposite. Only 37% of neurodivergent employees polled felt…

Read MoreWhat can employers do to create more neuroinclusive workplaces?

Designing conferences that foster innovation, collaboration, and real impact

Silhouette of people and speaker at a conference, with blue background and white writing that says "conference unthinking".

Ed Bernacki rethinks the design of conferences and the skills participants need to make the most of them. Oh, and tells off the TJ Editor… Following the World of Learning 2024 London summit, Training Journal asked people on social media,…

Read MoreDesigning conferences that foster innovation, collaboration, and real impact

Years older, or years better?

Aging workforce. Increase in number of elderly workers

David Buchanan and Steve Macaulay explore the perceived challenges and the positive advantages to a workforce with a variety of age ranges The changing demographics of an ageing population and declining birth rates pose a pressing people management challenge. To…

Read MoreYears older, or years better?

Embracing your creative potential: a guide inspired by Cat Hase’s story

Close up hand of young woman with pen writing on notebook at a river.

In this feature as part of International Women’s Day, Cat Hase explores what creativity can bring to your work and personal development Would you call yourself creative? It’s a question that, unfortunately, far too many people answer with a “no.”…

Read MoreEmbracing your creative potential: a guide inspired by Cat Hase’s story

Unlocking the power of neurodiversity

Neurodiversity concept. Multi-coloured figures of the brain.

In this feature, Steve Macaulay looks at the benefits and importance of neurodiverse employees Every manager aims to make the best use of all the resources available so that their employees feel fulfilled and satisfied that they are reaching their…

Read MoreUnlocking the power of neurodiversity

Learning from life: writing a book

Pile of colourful books and alarm clock on top on white background

This month Michelle Parry-Slater is an open book about the challenges of writing This month my book, The Learning and Development Handbook is three years old. Writing that book taught me so much about myself and expectations on learning new…

Read MoreLearning from life: writing a book

Navigating the evolving landscape of the L&D Job market: insights and trends for 2024

Jobs with blurred city lights

Exploring the job market for job seekers and those in hiring roles, four L&D experts share their experience and suggestions in this detailed feature As the year 2023 unfolded, the Learning and Development (L&D) job market underwent a profound transformation.…

Read MoreNavigating the evolving landscape of the L&D Job market: insights and trends for 2024

The show must go on: leveraging 8 performance techniques for dynamic presentations

Nervous African american speaker breathing with paper bag and having panic attack during business conference.

Karl Green unleashes the power of performance with his approach for mastering presentation skills As someone from a performance background of over a decade, and recently pivoted career from dance and musical theatre to coaching and development, I have witnessed…

Read MoreThe show must go on: leveraging 8 performance techniques for dynamic presentations

L&D skills for the digital world

Wooden blocks with words 'What Do I Need to Know?'.

Is the current state of technology overwhelming you? Or is your organisation asking you to focus on something when your passion is elsewhere? And is technology the most important thing anyway? Harri Le Claire and Jo Cook share more in…

Read MoreL&D skills for the digital world

Learning matters: how to make the most of the three forms of reflection

Words Pause and Reflect on wooden blocks. Beautiful red background.

We all know about reflecting back on something – but how many of us do so going forwards? This blog from Andrew Gibbons is here to shine a light Think for a moment about the word ‘reflection’. Doesn’t it imply…

Read MoreLearning matters: how to make the most of the three forms of reflection