Category Reflective practice

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The workshops

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Kirsty Lewis focuses her new festival planning on the different themes and workshops we need For those of you who missed the previous blog, let me catch you up: Imagine walking through a glade of trees with a lake by…

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Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The journey begins 

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An honest account of the roller coaster of creating a newconference, with Kirsty Lewis About five years ago I came up with an idea of an event whereby 100 facilitators, trainers, coaches and consultants would come together, in a field,…

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The hybrid landslide: How leaders can empower today’s employees with flexibility

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Frank Weishaupt advises creating a culture of accountability and training managers to improve hybrid performance Over the past five years, companies have witnessed dramatic changes to the way we work. During the pandemic, many workers and businesses learned how to…

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Learning from life: Being abandoned portside 

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When you are left frustrated and abandoned, what can you learn about thinking and communication? Michelle Parry-Slater shares her story  The Christmas Holidays are upon us, meaning Boxing Day sales and Summer Holiday adverts will be popping up in abundance, enticing…

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A week in the life of: An eLearning Accessibility Consultant 

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From client consultations and auditing content, to training, writing and research, it’s a busy schedule for Susi Miller of eLaHub Running a business involves wearing many hats, and as the founder and Director of eLaHub, my days are filled with…

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Facilitate and flourish: The beauty of being present

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Listen deeply, tune into the energy and let go – transformative facilitation tips from Fiona McBride I live in the UK near Brighton and, when I can, I make sure I get myself to the seafront. It’s a lovely place…

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A week in the life of: A trainee psychotherapist 

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Balancing work, studies and a placement isn’t easy, but Anita Guru is relishing the challenge Rewind to 2020 at the start of the pandemic: I could foresee significant challenges for mental health. The trauma people experienced wasn’t solely from contracting Covid, but…

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The power of imperfection: Transforming challenges into opportunities for growth 

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Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore resilience through Kintsugi – and finding gold after a setback In everyday work situations, it is unrealistic to expect that everything goes to plan. More and more managers acknowledge the need to build the…

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The future of work: Why capabilities are the link between learning and performance

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Got goals but no learning? Learning but no application? Ben Satchwell brings it all together An integrated approach to business is nothing new and it could be argued that the approach offers superior performance than when business units, systems and…

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An exploration of soft skills

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Soft skills are essential for professional and social success – Professor Rao reveals their transformative power The importance of soft skills is increasingly recognised across global educational institutions, where they enhance employability, and within organisations, where they drive productivity and…

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