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The power of psychological safety in uncertain times

Steve Macaulay 17 September 2025
Psychological safety helps people speak up, share ideas, and learn from mistakes, essential in fast-moving workplaces. It’s not about removing fear but creating trust and openness. Steve Macaulay and David […]...
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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 […]...
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Say it better, hear it smarter – the new rules of workplace feedback 

Becky Westwood 6 March 2025
Feedback without the freakout: smarter ways to share and receive input, and overcome feedback anxiety by Becky Westwood  Feedback has become an essential part of the training and development process in […]...
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From cringe to constructive: A guide to giving feedback that sticks

Julia Milner 1 October 2024
Discover the top feedback mistakes managers make – and how to fix them for better results. Julia Milner reveals the four-step feedback framework you need  Can I give you some […]...
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Make learning count: Leveraging feedback loops for business success 

Houra Amin 12 August 2024
Feedback loops help L&D leaders refine strategies, align learning with business goals and drive success, writes Houra Amin  In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to adapt and continuously […]...
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Embracing a strengths-based development approach 

Steve Macaulay 19 June 2024
Do you focus on faults or strengths? One approach can help improve engagement and productivity – Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook report When a mistake or problem arises, how do […]...
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The role of AI in training feedback analysis

Chris Wigglesworth 8 April 2024
With its ability to quickly summarise survey answers, recognise trends and identify areas for improvement, AI can revolutionise training feedback analysis, writes Chris Wigglesworth Have you ever looked at the […]...
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Is your L&D approach out of fashion? Trends that need to be retired

Wendy Hanson 14 February 2024
Wendy Hanson is rethinking learning and development for 2024 and urges us to drop what’s not working In the dynamic landscape of professional development, the traditional approaches to learning and […]...
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