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TJ Newsflash 28 October – Learning gaps, digital skills and workplace respect under scrutiny
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI raises concerns…
TJ Newsflash 21 October – Skills gaps leave L&D and HR leaders struggling
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI investment fails…
TJ Newsflash 14 October – Managers’ time, training trends, workplace thinking and AI’s billion-dollar opportunity
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Communication struggles undermine…
Features
Expertise is no longer enough: Three things senior leaders now need to learn
What does it take to stand out as a senior leader when experience is no longer enough? Richard Edge identifies…
Is it time to rethink how L&D measures AI success?
As AI transforms workplace productivity, traditional measures of learning success risk overlooking a growing skills gap. Dr Gleb Tsipursky explores…
Is AI making your organisation’s echo chamber louder?
AI promises smarter decisions, but can it also reinforce the assumptions organisations need to challenge? Jennifer L. Bryan explores why…
Opinion
Change doesn’t need more intensity, it needs more precision
Organisations often respond to mounting pressure by adding more activity, yet execution suffers when people are overwhelmed. Dr Ravinder Tulsiani…
Corporate training is broken and immersive learning could fix it
What if better workplace learning meant less instruction and more experience? Jo Living challenges traditional approaches to L&D, arguing that…
Gen Z doesn’t want another training course
Gen Z is taking control of its professional development, but traditional training approaches risk holding young workers back. Trent Cotton…
Interviews
TJ interviews: Mark Agnew on the four questions that turn uncertainty into a shared challenge
Resilience is easier to sustain when people find meaning in the challenge itself. Mark Agnew talks about reframing setbacks, strengthening…
TJ interviews: Ravin Jesuthasan on actionable insights for building skills-first enterprises
Conor Gilligan speaks with Ravin Jesuthasan about why job-based models are failing, how skills-powered organisations unlock AI and productivity gains,…
TJ interviews: Mark Travis Rivera about braver workplaces starting with belonging
Belonging takes more than statements and symbolic support. Mark Travis Rivera shares why inclusion must be built through listening, honest…
Blogs
Editor’s blog: Beyond inspiration, the why of reflection at conferences
Jo Cook shares the thinking behind the TJ 60th Anniversary Conference and why reflection and action planning are central to…
The future of frameworks is integration, not competition
Ben Satchwell explores why well-intentioned frameworks often cause confusion rather than clarity. Drawing on common mistakes and missed opportunities, he…
The future of work: Stop confusing performance with capability
Many organisations confuse past performance with future capability – and it’s costing them. Ban Satchwell explains why relying on outcomes…
Book Reviews
What to Do If…? – book review
From those difficult conversations to everyday leadership challenges, navigating workplace dilemmas takes confidence and reflection. Steph Charlesworth reviews Anne-Maartje Oud’s…
The Irresistible Consultant’s Guide to Winning Clients – book review
Independent consultants often know how to deliver excellent work, yet converting expertise into paid projects can remain difficult. Houra Amin…
Beyond Words – book review
Most leadership challenges are relational, not transactional and that should reshape L&D priorities. In his review, Andy Evans explores Beyond…
Video
SOFest: A learning festival where everything is an invitation
Kirsty Lewis shares what makes SOFest different, from focused speaker sessions and practical workshops to silent discos, sound baths, business…
Why early involvement is only part of the story
Getting L&D involved early matters, but this discussion shows that access alone is not the full answer. Kim Ellis, Cathy…
What influence looks like for L&D in 2026
A new TJ video brings together expert contributor reflections on adaptability, business alignment and intentional boldness in L&D. Drawing on…
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