Category Culture

The real challenge of AI adoption: JPMorgan’s culture and confidence during change

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JPMorgan’s AI rollout shows that successful adoption depends less on the technology itself and more on trust, transparency and ownership. Nick Petschek argues that L&D leaders must treat AI implementation as a cultural change effort, helping people feel safe to…

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Cultural intelligence at scale: Where AI supports global leadership

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AI can help leaders build cultural intelligence at scale, but it works best alongside human judgement and empathy. Bryony Harrower explores how digital tools, simulations and tailored coaching can prepare global teams, reduce bias and strengthen communication across borders, turning…

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What TikTok can teach L&D about the changing expectations of learners

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As TikTok reshapes how younger workers discover ideas, Karie Willyerd argues that L&D teams should pair short-form, curiosity-led content with hands-on practice. She explores what Gen Z and Millennials want from development, why purpose matters more than hierarchy, and how…

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Beyond Words – book review

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Most leadership challenges are relational, not transactional and that should reshape L&D priorities. In his review, Andy Evans explores Beyond Words and its 8 Principles of Relational Capacity, following the path from survival to safety to success, and what this…

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Why active doubt is a vital skill for effectiveness in a rapidly evolving world

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Doubt is not leadership’s enemy but a practical response to uncertainty. Jenny Williams argues that leaders build trust by naming what they do not know, holding opinions lightly and inviting challenge. In complex environments, active doubt keeps thinking flexible, supports…

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Influence is L&D’s biggest readiness challenge: The Josh Bersin Company reacts to the TJ L&D Influence Report 2026

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Jordan Hammerstad, L&D lead at The Josh Bersin Company, argues that L&D must step out of the course factory and into the messy reality of performance where influence evidence and business proximity decide whether change sticks. L&D needs to build…

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From the only woman in the room to 70% female leadership: What we learned

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Malvina Belgrano and Molly Zeugner reflect together on what it takes to reach the C-suite as women, from finding visible role models to challenging biased feedback and pay gaps. They argue that safe spaces, transparency and diverse leadership are essential…

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Breaking the L&D loop: Why more content isn’t the answer

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Chris Eigeland argues that L&D teams must stop measuring success by the size of their content libraries and start curating smarter, skills-led pathways. With AI, governance and better evaluation, organisations can reduce waste, improve engagement and build learning cultures focused…

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The Adaptive Leader – book review

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Agility, for most L&D teams, is less about sprints and more about decisions close to work, safe experimentation and leading through uncertainty. Matt Smith reviews Giles Lindsay’s book The Adaptive Leader, exploring adaptive traits and cross-cultural ambition, alongside a key…

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New leader, old story: How teams decide before you speak

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Reputation walks into work before you do, and teams cling to old stories. Chris Dodd explores how labels form, why cynics shape perceptions, and how leaders earn credibility socially through visibility, listening and consistency. Behaviour, not title, rebuilds trust, lifts…

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