Engagement

6 Minutes

Delivering learning & training Engagement Features Learning design

Spark the shift: how inspiration fuels real learning

Rod Webb 18 August 2025

Memorable training doesn’t always inspire actual behaviour change. Rod Webb explores the second stage of his RIA model, Inspiration, and explains why relevance, behavioural focus and skilled debriefs are essential. […]...

5 Minutes

Delivering learning & training Engagement Features Learning design

Don’t just deliver, delight: how fun fuels memory

Rod Webb 14 August 2025

Effective training creates change, and that starts with retention. Rod Webb shares why fun, emotion, and a bit of weirdness make learning memorable and sticky. In the first of three […]...

4 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Data Delivering learning & training Education and skills Employment Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Future of work Opinion Strategy Talent Technology

New data shows how AI is reshaping L&D

Tommy Richardson 5 August 2025

Tommy Richardson explores new data highlighting AI’s growing role and enormous potential in personalising L&D. The shift couldn’t come at a better time. With engagement lagging and employees seeking more […]...

38 Minutes

AI generated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Change Communication Conflict resolution Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Culture Delivering learning & training Engagement Feedback For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Learning design Learning transfer Podcast Reflective practice Skills Technology

TJ podcast: From talk to transformation – the art of effective facilitation – episode 327

Jo Cook 23 April 2025

In this episode, we explore the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between teaching, training, and facilitation—and why they matter more than you might think. From accidental facilitators to seasoned pros, our […]...

4 Minutes

Coaching & mentoring 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

Why a coach’s commitment isn’t enough: The truth about organisational coaching

Clare Norman 4 April 2025

🚦 A coach’s commitment alone won’t drive success. 🏎️ Just like in F1, peak performance demands full engagement from every player – the individual, the coach and the organisation. 🏁 Clare Norman unpacks why coaching […]...

4 Minutes

Business and industry Employment 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 Future of work Management Opinion Talent

One in four UK workers plan to quit in 2025: Learning is your retention strategy

Aisling MacNamara 1 April 2025

📉 Retention crisis ahead! With hiring costs soaring and UK workers quitting at record rates, businesses can’t afford to lose talent. 💡 Aisling MacNamara reveals how investing in learning and development keeps employees […]...

6 Minutes

Business and industry Change Communication Delivering learning & training Digital literacy & digital poverty Engagement 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 Learning transfer Measurement Organisational development Return on investment/Value of investment Technology

Digital adoption isn’t an add-on – it’s the foundation of success for any systems roll out

David Starkings 20 March 2025

David Starkings looks at implementation and adoption success, sharing a framework for building digital competence Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems represent significant investments for organisations, yet their implementation success rates […]...

3 Minutes

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 […]...

6 Minutes

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 […]...

6 Minutes

Business and industry Culture Employment Engagement Features For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For people managers Future of work Managing teams Wellbeing

Creating a workplace where employees thrive: How benefits packages can help

Frank Mengert 5 February 2025

Meeting employees’ physical, mental and financial needs is key to boosting engagement and cutting turnover – Frank Mengert reveals how benefits can drive organisational success Every business wants to have a […]...