Category Skills

Making skills shareable: The rise of digital credentials 

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Digital credentials promise to make skills easier to prove, harder to fake and quicker to share. But old habits die hard. What’s holding things back? And how can open-source platforms help? Sergiy Movchan digs into the perks, pitfalls and practicalities…

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Skills awareness: the key ingredient for unlocking success in our future workforce

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AI, sustainability and a fast-moving jobs market are reshaping how we work. Emma O’Dell explores why understanding skills, not just job titles, is vital to staying ahead. From reducing bias to building dynamic teams, skills awareness could be the game-changer that UK…

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

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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 utility, he shows how to design frameworks that support performance,…

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Why AI coaching for soft skills fails without the right data 

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AI coaching sounds clever. But most tools fall flat when it comes to soft skills. Why? As Petr Kanaev explains, it’s not just about algorithms, it’s about data. Without context, outcomes and expert input, the feedback fails. The good news?…

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Unlocking frontline performance: The next evolution in enterprise learning

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The hidden majority that is underserved by traditional L&D efforts are the frontline workers that power most industries. This partner article explores how compliance training, mobile learning, and early development can evolve from tick-box exercises into performance drivers that unlock…

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TJ podcast: From talk to transformation – the art of effective facilitation – episode 327

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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 guests share honest reflections, practical approaches, and cautionary tales about…

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

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🧩 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 future of work isn’t about replacing jobs with skills, but…

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L&D isn’t broken. The way we work is.

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✨ From firefighting to accusations of being a cost centre. You’re not the problem — the system is ✨ In this punchy partner piece, we introduce the People Impact Loop™: a strategic shift that puts marketing, design and business alignment…

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Beyond content: How AI can support, not replace, human learning

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💻 Corporate learning embraced digital transformation, but many learners feel disconnected. As learning technology’s shortcomings become clear, AI emerges as a potential game-changer. Colin Smith explores how AI tutors can enhance—not replace—human-led learning. 👨🏽‍💻 This can offer a future where…

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