Delivering learning & training

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Business and industry Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Strategy

Make learning count: How a clear aspiration drives business impact

Houra Amin 7 March 2025

Too often, L&D operates reactively, delivering training without clear business impact. You can change that when you anchor learning to strategic aspirations. Houra Amin explains how to drive measurable success […]...

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Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Talent

Quiet quitting or quiet learning? How to reignite employee motivation through development

Jessica Kriegel 5 March 2025

If employees are checking out, it’s time to spark their ambition with new growth opportunities – Jessica Kriegel explains In a bustling midsize marketing firm in London, Alex, a high-performing […]...

7 Minutes

Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D

8 essential components of a successful DEI training programme

Eleanor Hecks 4 March 2025

Diversity, equity and inclusion isn’t a box to tick, it’s a gamechanger. Get it right with these eight insights for lasting impact, writes Eleanor Hecks Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have […]...

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Business and industry Change Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Reflective practice Teams Understanding Business

Your multi-dimensional workforce is a valuable asset: Three ways to make the most of difference

Steve Macaulay 26 February 2025

Turn diversity into success with three instantly actionable insights from David Buchanan and Steve Macaulay You know the saying: it takes all sorts? That’s the perfect description of today’s workforce. […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Data Delivering learning & training Engagement Features For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Return on investment/Value of investment

Maximising ROI on training programmes in 2025: Strategies for a high-impact workforce

Rob Porter 25 February 2025

Personalise learning, engage stakeholders and embrace artificial intelligence to unlock real value, writes Rob Porter As organisations increasingly invest in training and development to drive productivity and ensure business growth, measuring […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coaching & mentoring Data Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For people managers For senior L&D Measurement Opinion Skills Strategy

Scaling skill adoption with AI and a human-centric approach

James Swift 24 February 2025

Take a phased approach and keep people at the heart of strategy, advises James Swift Leyton, like many businesses, prioritises client retention as a crucial driver of sustainable growth. Recognising […]...

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Blogs Communication Community and social media Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Economics and finance For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Marketing Reflective practice Sales & customer service

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Exploring ticket sales tactics

Kirsty Lewis 21 February 2025

Kirsty Lewis on the ups, downs and wild ideas behind getting people to SOFest 2025 How are you? If you are new to this blog it is all about my […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Delivering learning & training Emotional intelligence For HR For people managers Opinion Talent

The AI revolution and navigating the future of talent management

Pete Humphreys 19 February 2025

By fostering human skills alongside artificial intelligence, organisations can better prepare their workforces for success – Pete Humphreys explains The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the people profession has become crucial […]...

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Book related Collaboration Communication Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Organisational development

Organizational Learning Communities – book review

Peter Plumlee 18 February 2025

Practical, insightful and inspiring, this go-to guide is packed with fresh ideas and real-world strategies – Peter Plumlee reviews essential reading for L&D professionals, team leaders and anyone seeking smarter […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Culture Delivering learning & training Digital literacy & digital poverty For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Future of work News Opinion Strategy Technology Understanding Business

L&D professionals question if AI really is a hot topic for 2025

Jo Cook 11 February 2025

Donald H Taylor launches his L&D Global Sentiment Survey and TJ digs into the results At the launch event for the of the L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2025, the 12th […]...