Reflective practice

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The role of training in overcoming imposter syndrome

Mike Worley 13 June 2025

Self-doubt doesn’t just live in your head, it’s hitting businesses hard. From lost productivity to rising staff turnover, imposter syndrome is more than a buzzword. In this piece, Mike Worley explores how […]...

5 Minutes

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The future of work: Why most capability frameworks miss the mark

Ben Satchwell 10 June 2025

Too many capability frameworks promise impact but deliver confusion. Ben Satchwell cuts through the noise to reveal why clarity, focus and co-creation matter. From avoiding vague, generic descriptions to embedding real […]...

5 Minutes

Communication Emotional intelligence 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 Health and social care Managing teams Mental health Reflective practice Wellbeing

How to turn conversations about stress into meaningful interventions in the workplace

Joseph Conway 5 June 2025

Stress is everywhere, particularly in today’s working environment. And when someone finally speaks up, what a manager says next can change everything. Joseph Conway explains why giving managers the tools […]...

5 Minutes

Blogs Communication Community and social media Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Economics and finance For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Marketing Reflective practice Sales & customer service

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Last update before the fun!

Jo Cook 27 May 2025

With just a couple of weeks to go, Kirsty Lewis shares the emotional highs, financial lows and last-minute wins as SOFest edges closer. From surprise sponsors to sparkly outfit dilemmas, […]...

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 […]...

5 Minutes

Blogs 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 Future of work Reflective practice Skills Strategy Understanding Business

The future of work: Modernising job architectures and why skills alone aren’t enough

Ben Satchwell 7 April 2025

🧩 Jobs, skills, capabilities – how do they fit together? In today’s fast-changing world, static job roles no longer cut it. Skills matter, but without structure, they’re meaningless. 💡 Ben Satchwell explores why the […]...

4 Minutes

Blogs Communication Community and social media Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Economics and finance For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Marketing Reflective practice Sales & customer service

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The emotional rollercoaster is real

Kirsty Lewis 12 March 2025

Kirsty Lewis has a meltdown about the numbers for her facilitation festival, despite amazing plans Well we have made it to March 1st and that date is exactly 100 days […]...

4 Minutes

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How performance reviews can fuel curiosity and enable growth

Paul Heath 10 March 2025

Ditch the dull reviews: spark curiosity, lift spirits and help your team grow and thrive with these tips from Paul Heath Managing employee performance is an essential part of any […]...

4 Minutes

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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 […]...

4 Minutes

Conflict resolution 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 Management Managing teams Opinion Reflective practice

Managers: Are you fuelling conflict in your team?

Anna Shields 27 February 2025

Calling all fixers, ostriches and bureaucrats, it’s time to try the owl approach to management – Anna Shields explains A recent CIPD study found that managers could inadvertently be fuelling […]...