Change

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Change Coaching & mentoring Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Digital literacy & digital poverty 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 Future of work Government and politics News Organisational development Science, technology and research Skills Strategy Talent Technology

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

Jo Cook 13 January 2025

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 […]...

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Change Coaching & mentoring Collaboration Communication Conflict resolution Features For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers Management Managing teams

7 people management tips for first-time managers

Mendy Slaton 13 January 2025

If you are new to managing people, Mendy Slaton shares insights to improve your approach Some people are born to be managers, and others have management thrust upon them. In […]...

5 Minutes

Change Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For senior L&D Psychology Science, technology and research Wellbeing

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

Ricci Masero 10 January 2025

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 […]...

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Change Collaboration Communication 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 Leadership Opinion Teams

Six New Year resolutions for a successful people strategy in 2025

Jo Cook 6 January 2025

Get insights from six leading thinkers and innovators that ensure your teams thrive amid disruption Another year is on the horizon and yet again economic challenges, a rapidly evolving workforce […]...

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Business and industry Change Culture Employment Features For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Future of work Managing teams Reflective practice Talent

The hybrid landslide: How leaders can empower today’s employees with flexibility

Frank Weishaupt 3 January 2025

Frank Weishaupt advises creating a culture of accountability and training managers to improve hybrid performance Over the past five years, companies have witnessed dramatic changes to the way we work. […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment Blogs Business and industry Change Coaching & mentoring Communication Creativity & innovation Data Delivering learning & training Digital literacy & digital poverty Diversity, inclusion and equity 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

Top blogs of the year: From storytelling to leadership and emotional expression

Jo Cook 23 December 2024

These top 2024 blogs offer fresh insights and practical tips to inspire growth and innovation As we near the end of another transformative year, the L&D landscape continues to evolve, […]...

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Business and industry Change Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For people managers For senior L&D Psychology

Lessons from anthropology: A new lens to understand organisational culture

Lucy Cox 20 December 2024

How the study of what makes us human can enable more meaningful behaviour at work – with insights from business psychologist, Lucy Cox Grasping workplace behaviour is no easy task. […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment Business and industry Change Coaching & mentoring Communication Creativity & innovation Data Delivering learning & training Digital literacy & digital poverty Diversity, inclusion and equity 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

The future of expertise is synthesis in a world of abundant information

Colin Smith 10 December 2024

Now that information is so easily accessible, the rules of expertise at work have changed – Colin Smith is your guide As organisational psychologist and author Adam Grant aptly observes: “The […]...

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Business and industry Change Culture For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Future of work Opinion Science, technology and research Technology

Keeping an organisation and people safe – the critical role of L&D

Richard Mackintosh 9 December 2024

How L&D professionals can help businesses mitigate complex security risks through effective training and leadership – with insights from Richard Mackintosh and Sarah Keeling It is widely acknowledged that the […]...