Category Strategy

Shaping the future: How the UK’s AI action plan transforms learning and development

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The UK Government’s announcement to be an AI superpower will impact every L&D professional’s future Today to the UK government announced it’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has three key goals: These goals are interconnected and aim to position the…

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How to showcase the value of L&D to C-suite leaders 

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Savvy learning leaders align L&D with strategic business objectives to maximise its impact on organisations – Collin Poage explores how to effectively demonstrate L&D’s value to leadership  The role of L&D is changing. According to Gartner: “Learning and development functions…

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TJ interviews: L&D Trend Catcher, Ger Driesen 

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A trend what? Trend watching is easy, it’s what you do that makes the difference and Ger Driesen explains to Jo just what is involves Training Journal: What is a trend catcher and what does it involve?  Ger Driesen: Trend-watching…

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Navigating DEI trends: A strategic opportunity for UK companies  

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By enhancing DEI strategies, UK firms can set themselves apart, fostering inclusivity that drives growth – Reshma Sheikh explains  As major US firms like Harley Davidson, Brown-Forman and Molson Coors Beverage Co scale back their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)…

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Why your brainstorming sessions fail: How to unlock your team’s true creative potential

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Discover how strategies like daydreaming breaks, eliminating groupthink, and BrainSprinting can boost your team’s creativity with Chris Griffiths and Caragh Medlicott  In an ideal world, brainstorming sessions would always be fruitful. Everyone would come together, ideas would fly, and you’d…

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TJ interviews: Cognitive neuroscientist and C-suite mentor Dr Lynda Shaw

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How can leaders use neuroscience and psychology to improve business? Dr Lynda Shaw shares insights from her expertise in cognitive neuroscience and psychology and experiences as an adventurer in Antarctica trekker of mountains in six of seven continents Training Journal:…

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TJ interviews: CEO and sales transformation expert Matt Webb

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Jo asks Matt Webb to reveal the modern secrets to improving your organisation’s sales technique Training Journal: A lot of people have a specific, negative, impression of someone who is trying to sell them something. You promote “sustainable selling”, what…

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TJ interviews: Head of HR Laura Maffucci

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Jo gets the lowdown from Laura Maffucci on AI’s game-changing impact on talent management strategies Training Journal: You are Head of HR at G-P. What does your role entail and what strategic tips can you share for L&D professionals? Laura:…

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TJ interviews: Authors Tracey Camilleri, Samantha Rockey and Robin Dunbar

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Jo speaks with authors of The Social Brain about group dynamics, human connection and thriving together Training Journal to all: Why come together to write a book about the social brain, and what does that mean? All: We come from different disciplines…

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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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