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

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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 guests share honest reflections, practical approaches, and cautionary tales about…

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

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🚦 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 only delivers real results when everyone is ‘all-in’ – and…

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

Human resource management fosters employee well-being and productivity.

📉 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 engaged, fuels career growth and boosts retention. 🚀 Future-proofing your workforce…

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

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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 remain concerningly low. Despite advances in technology, approximately 60% of…

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

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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 project manager, began declining new assignments. Colleagues whispered about “quiet…

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

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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 these programmes’ return on investment has become a critical issue.…

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

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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 highly productive workforce. But in order to achieve this, organisations…

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The thousand post sprint – one person’s extreme challenge to test the power of connections on social media

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Engage more on LinkedIn, get more views – Faris Aranki really took that advice to heart and shares his epic adventure I recently undertook a gargantuan social media challenge; partly to learn more about human behaviours and the algorithm that…

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From burnout to brilliance: How L&D drives employee engagement and retention 

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L&D must factor employee desires into learning programmes to maximise effectiveness, argues Dr Jill Stefaniak  Employee burnout is a pervasive issue that affects organisations and individuals alike. According to recent findings, a staggering 82% of employees are at risk of…

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Why human connection matters in training videos

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Do people really want AI avatars, or to understand why their compliance videos are important? Amy Cassciotti explains In this insightful interview, Amy Casciotti, Vice President of HR at TechSmith, shares her expert perspective on creating engaging and effective training…

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