Skills

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Future of work Opinion Skills Technology

How Virtual Reality can be used in training

Richard Oldale December 19, 2023

Richard Oldale introduces us to where and how virtual reality technology can be used for skills development in different industries Virtual Reality (VR) technology has proven to be a valuable […]...

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Change Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses Skills Technology

L&D – adapting to the pace of change

Paul Heath November 27, 2023

Paul Heath calls upon all learning and development pros to be ready for technological change The pressure on businesses and their employees to adopt technology and transform digitally is ever-increasing. […]...

5 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Culture Engagement Environmental, sustainability, social & governance Features Future of work Skills Strategy Talent

Reassuring employees about AI

Luke Smith November 24, 2023

Luke Smith offers ideas on how to reassure employees they won’t be replaced by artificial intelligence As AI becomes increasingly capable, even employees in highly skilled industries are becoming concerned […]...

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Culture Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Education and skills Engagement Opinion Skills Talent

Addressing gender disparity in engineering

Kerrie Doherty November 23, 2023

Kerrie Doherty looks at the work being done to progress women’s careers in engineering It is well known in the engineering industry that there is a significant gender gap and […]...

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Education and skills Employment Engagement Opinion Skills

Professional apprenticeships – the way to improve social mobility

Nichola Hay November 15, 2023

Young people face an uncertain future due to inequality, Nichola Hay suggests that professional apprenticeship offer real opportunities for the next generation to thrive At first glance, the latest annual […]...

4 Minutes

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Engagement Features Feedback Leadership Learning design Learning transfer Skills Talent Technology

Why inclusion in training is vital

Joanne Lockwood November 14, 2023

Joanne Lockwood argues that inclusion and training is a business necessity and that L&D must ensure it meets the needs of all learners The professional landscape is constantly evolving, and […]...

5 Minutes

Communication Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Education and skills Features Learning design Learning Needs Analysis Skills Talent Technology

Personalisation: the route to engagement and success

Tommy Richardson November 1, 2023

Research shows employees want to improve their skills and expect a tailored approach. Tommy Richardson explains how asking the right questions leads to success Corporate training has evolved over the […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Blogs Change Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture Data Delivering learning & training Education and skills Future of work Organisational development Science, technology and research Skills Strategy Talent

Joining the dots . . . on generative AI

Martin Couzins October 13, 2023

This month Martin Couzins dives into the latest news on Generative AI and asks ‘who are you listening to?’ It’s all gone a bit bonkers. The generative AI news firehose […]...

6 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Change Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Culture Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Features Learning design Learning Needs Analysis Learning transfer Skills

Three checkpoints when using AI in designing learning

Nic Girvan September 27, 2023

Can a machine-human partnership elevate training efforts? Nic Girvin offers some advice using DEI as her example Can artificial intelligence (AI) really add value to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) […]...

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Change Future of work Management News Science, technology and research Skills Strategy Talent

TJ Newsflash: 7 September

Debbie Carter September 8, 2023

A round up of the latest news and research compiled by TJ’s editor, Debbie Carter Two-thirds of UK businesses face a digital skills gap Two-thirds of businesses are facing a […]...