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Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore
🚀 Only 32% of L&D leaders have a strategy aligned with business goals—but that needs to change. Ryan Austin shares a practical five-step plan to transform your learning strategy from reactive to indispensable. Are you ready to speak the language of the business and really make a difference? 🧠📈 Only 32% of Talent and Learning leaders say they have a strategic planning process that fully aligns with their organisation’s broader business strategy. Yet in today’s rapidly evolving world of work—where…
How AI can jumpstart a revolution in HR
🌟 AI is reshaping HR, but are businesses ready? From hiring to employee engagement, AI has the power to transform HR, but only with the right vision and strategy. 💡 David Lloyd reveals how organisations can harness AI’s potential – without losing the human touch ❤️ The potential presented by AI creates new opportunities for all areas of the people profession. However, realising this potential is only possible by taking a strategic and human-focused approach. AI technologies can be a catalyst for remarkable…
Beyond content: How AI can support, not replace, human learning
💻 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 technology supports engagement, personalisation, and real impact for workplace learning. In recent years, we’ve witnessed a wave of innovation in corporate learning. The rapid adoption of digital delivery of learning brought significant shifts. We saw a move away from in-person,…
Beyond the brainstorm: Ensuring ideas lead to real change in organisations
💡 Innovation is essential, but without execution, great ideas go nowhere. HR and L&D play a crucial role in bridging the gap between creativity and implementation. We can ensure all parties collaborate effectively to make a difference. ✍️ Steve Macaulay shares how to build teams that turn ideas into action In today’s fast-paced environment, organisations must effectively turn innovation into tangible results or risk the consequences of being left behind. Cultivating a proactive and practical approach is essential, enabling teams…
ADHD isn’t the problem—being misunderstood is
🧠✨ Steve Ollington explores how misunderstanding shapes the lives of people with ADHD—from school to retirement. 🚀 Despite their strengths, many face barriers at work, in relationships, and beyond. The solution? Greater awareness, training, and willingness to learn as people with ADHD need your help to be better understood From childhood to retirement, one of the biggest challenges faced by people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the feeling of being misunderstood. This isn’t a minor inconvenience; it’s a…
Digital adoption isn’t an add-on – it’s the foundation of success for any systems roll out
David Starkings looks at implementation and adoption success, sharing a framework for building digital competence Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems represent significant investments for organisations, yet their implementation success rates remain concerningly low. Despite advances in technology, approximately 60% of ERP projects fail to deliver their anticipated benefits. The primary cause isn’t technical issues but rather human factors – specifically, inadequate digital adoption strategies that leave employees struggling to embrace new systems and processes. Frustration often leads to system rejection…
Leadership showdown: The devil of a manager wears Prada
From fierce to friendly. How different leadership styles shape careers, workplace culture and business success – by Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan This article explores how different leadership styles work in various contexts, why some are more accepted by employees than others, and whether your preferred style aligns with your organisation’s mission and culture. By highlighting these contrasts, we help you assess what works best for you – insights that L&D can transform into valuable training opportunities. Leadership at the…
8 essential components of a successful DEI training programme
Diversity, equity and inclusion isn’t a box to tick, it’s a gamechanger. Get it right with these eight insights for lasting impact, writes Eleanor Hecks Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become the top goals of many workplaces. Organisations recognise the importance of building inclusive environments and the benefits they bring to their bottom line. However, for DEI initiatives to succeed, they must go beyond surface-level awareness and address the deeper cultural and systemic challenges for sustainable implementation. DEI training is…
Your multi-dimensional workforce is a valuable asset: Three ways to make the most of difference
Turn diversity into success with three instantly actionable insights from David Buchanan and Steve Macaulay You know the saying: it takes all sorts? That’s the perfect description of today’s workforce. Look around your team and you’ll see different ages, ethnicities, experiences and backgrounds. When managed correctly, these differences become a valuable asset, offering fresh solutions and driving innovation. But get it wrong, and this diversity can spark disagreements and conflict. Let’s explore three ways to capitalise on your multi-dimensional workforce…
Maximising ROI on training programmes in 2025: Strategies for a high-impact workforce
Personalise learning, engage stakeholders and embrace artificial intelligence to unlock real value, writes Rob Porter As organisations increasingly invest in training and development to drive productivity and ensure business growth, measuring these programmes’ return on investment has become a critical issue. According to a Gartner report, 55% of HR leaders feel their current technologies do not meet evolving needs, and 51% cannot measure ROI on their HR investments. AI-powered learning analytics are transforming how organisations evaluate training success With training…
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