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Proving learning’s worth in volatile tech environments

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Catherine Dock explores how L&D can demonstrate its value and measure impact in fast-moving, complex technology environments. From stakeholder engagement to meaningful metrics, she outlines practical strategies for aligning L&D with business outcomes—and why communities, clarity, and curiosity are key…

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Taking a results-based approach to L&D investment

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As businesses tighten belts and talent gaps widen, L&D really has a chance to shine—not with attendance stats, but by proving real impact. Aisling MacNamara calls for a smarter, outcomes-led approach that aligns learning with organisation strategy, speaks the language…

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Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore

Creating effective business strategies planning for success in a dynamic environment

🚀 Only 32% of L&D leaders have a strategy aligned with business goals—but that needs to change. Ryan Austin shares a practical five-step plan to transform your learning strategy from reactive to indispensable. Are you ready to speak the language…

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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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Scaling skill adoption with AI and a human-centric approach 

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Take a phased approach and keep people at the heart of strategy, advises James Swift Leyton, like many businesses, prioritises client retention as a crucial driver of sustainable growth. Recognising that their consultants’ skills directly impacted client relationships and retention…

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Elevating Learning Operations: Mastering the LearnOps Maturity model

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Your four-step guide to transforming L&D from support function to key driver of business success, by Ryan Austin  In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, learning and development (L&D) is increasingly being recognised as a strategic function vital to an…

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What is the Kirkpatrick model? A comprehensive guide for L&D professionals

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The Kirkpatrick assessment model evaluates the effectiveness of training programmes. Learn how to use it with these tips from Eleanor Hecks   The Kirkpatrick model is an evaluation tool that has set many learning and development (L&D) professionals up for success. It is a…

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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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Emotions and impact: Make it close. Make it real. Make it easy to care.

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Annoyed with not getting heard at senior level? Find out how Phil Wilcox approached it! Fed up with feeling like a lone voice? Tired of having your budget slashed? Considered an afterthought for change projects or programmes? Yeah, I felt…

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Learning Metrics – book review 

Learning Metrics Book review

Cathy Hoy on a ‘must-read’ for L&D practitioners committed to making a measurable impact on their organisations   Book: Learning Metrics: How to measure the impact of organizational learningAuthor: Ajay Pangarkar, Teresa Kirkwood In corporate learning and development, the ability to…

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