Category Learning transfer

From influence to action: key lessons from the World of Learning Summit 2025

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How can L&D leaders drive real impact, influence strategy, and transform learning in the workplace? Be inspired by the industry’s leading thinkers and practitioners in this conference summary What does it truly mean for L&D to have “a seat at…

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The power of video in microlearning 

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Bite-sized videos grab your learner’s attention, stick in their mind, and turn knowledge into action – Tim Moss shows how to get started Imagine this: you’re onboarding a new employee, Sarah, who feels overwhelmed about learning a complex project management tool.…

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Revolutionising corporate training with Virtual Reality: A bold new era for workforce learning

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Are budget and safety issues with your training? This partner article explores the VR solution to make your learning experience next level Imagine stepping into a world where employees can perfect their skills without the fear of making costly mistakes.…

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A week in the life of: A Leadership Development Manager

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What’s involved in contemporary leadership development? Andy McConville shares about training, support and other responsibilities I’m one of the lucky ones, I really love my job. It’s fair to say that Leadership Capability isn’t often recognised, let alone invested in,…

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Harnessing behavioural science for impactful learning programmes

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Want to supercharge your L&D programmes? Try these key behavioural science tricks for learner engagement, from Houra Amin  In our ongoing series exploring ways to enhance the impact and effectiveness of L&D programmes, we have already explored feedback loops and…

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The impactful learning experiences of both reality and unreality 

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Want to create standout training programmes? Mixing realistic and unrealistic experiences could be the answer, as Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan explain  Many L&D professionals already recognise the value of using realistic experiences to enhance training programmes. By bridging the gap between…

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Empathy in action: Immersive learning as a catalyst for inclusion

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Immersive learning creates engaging, realistic and empathetic learning experiences that help to boost workplace inclusion. Paul Anderson-Walsh explains There are lots of different learning activities to engage the brain, and they have varying impacts on our understanding, short and long…

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Slothing and surfing: The impact of sleep on employee training and learning new skills 

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Discover how quality sleep can turbocharge your learning and transform training results for your team, by Ricci Masero  During a recent trip to Costa Rica, I did my fair share of slothing around in hammocks. I also set my mind…

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From theory to practice: Boosting productivity with action learning 

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Align L&D with action learning to tackle current demands and gear up for future challenges, writes Helen Routledge  Increasing productivity within organisations requires more than just theoretical knowledge; it demands actionable and effective learning strategies. Action learning, a method where employees…

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Cambridge study on enhancing career progression and language skills

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In an era where English language skills are essential for global business, Nisreen Ash from Cambridge University Press & Assessment reflects on new research which shows the positive impact of the online English test Linguaskill Developing business English skills in…

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