Features
Unlocking the power of neurodiversity
In this feature, Steve Macaulay looks at the benefits and importance of neurodiverse employees Every manager aims to make the best use of all the resources available so that their employees feel fulfilled and satisfied that they are reaching their full potential and contributing fully to the success of the organisation. However, a potential performance gap that has not been fully explored is the wide variation in the way each person approaches work and relationships and how each learns. Fostering…
Navigating the evolving landscape of the L&D Job market: insights and trends for 2024
Exploring the job market for job seekers and those in hiring roles, four L&D experts share their experience and suggestions in this detailed feature As the year 2023 unfolded, the Learning and Development (L&D) job market underwent a profound transformation. The pandemic catalysed a shift in work environments and learning modalities, challenging the traditional in-person training model and giving rise to a more flexible, multi-faceted approach to professional development. L&D professionals need to acquire a deep understanding of business strategies…
Be colour wise – best practices for using colour psychology in e-learning design
In this feature, Ravinder Tulsiani explores many aspects of using colour in your learning interventions, from basic colour theory to use of palettes to create an emotional reaction As instructional designers, our goal is to create educational experiences that are not only informative but also engaging and emotionally resonant. One of the most effective but often overlooked tools at our disposal is the strategic use of colour. I explore the basics of colour psychology and its cultural implications, providing a…
L&D skills for the digital world
Is the current state of technology overwhelming you? Or is your organisation asking you to focus on something when your passion is elsewhere? And is technology the most important thing anyway? Harri Le Claire and Jo Cook share more in this full-on feature The recent journey most organisations and individuals have been on with the digital skills can be a challenging one for many. Covid accelerated digital skills adoption with users, learners, workers and of course within L&D and 2023…
Gen AI in L&D: don’t throw the bot out with the bath water!
Ricci Masero looks at the latest trends and best practices in marketing, strategy, and corporate training and in this feature focuses on not dismissing AI just because it isn’t good enough… yet I recently went to an HR business conference where integrating generative AI into corporate training programs sparked a heated debate. One keynote speaker boldly declared that generative models like ChatGPT produce only superficial content, riddled with inaccuracies. He warned the audience that relying on this technology would severely…
Navigating impact: driving impactful change through learning transfer
Paul Matthews shares his considerable experience about ensuring that people really do get the most out of their learning experiences It would be a rare learning and development professional who doesn’t aspire to creating positive impact within their organisation. This article is not for them. Seldom does such a change journey take just one step Everyone else, one assumes, wants to make a difference. They seek to make their work meaningful. They yearn for change to occur as a direct…
Emotional engagement, testing and learning transfer: navigating the future of gamification
David Shuttleworth looks at gamified learning, giving us a deep dive into engaging educational experiences and measurable skill development In the ever-evolving landscape of education and skill development, gamified learning activities have surged as engaging platforms that transcend traditional learning management systems. This article unravels the synergy between gamification, scoring, and loyalty, spotlighting the creation of communities that enhance the learning experience. Emotionally engaging activity can be a highly effective way of embedding learning A gamified learning activity could be…
From hook to landing: mastering learning experience design for lasting impact
At the intersection of learning science and emotional engagement Clark Quinn shares his thoughts on paving the way for transformative experiences in the next era of our economy In their 2006 book, The Experience Economy, Pine & Gilmore suggested that experiences were the basis of our economy. More interesting, to me, was the claim that the next economy would be the transformation economy. That is, experiences that change us in ways that we want, or need, to be developed. This,…
Why we should focus on human-centred training in 2024
Gautam Tambay talks about culture, AI and the challenges of engaging remote workers Many employees are anxious about their professional futures. The rapid development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has created widespread fears of job displacement, the persistence of hybrid work has fundamentally changed how employees interact with their colleagues, and the global economy is becoming more competitive all the time. People teams are responsible for addressing these concerns by preparing employees for the evolving global economy and building…
Learning how to be an agile leader
Navigating the fog: Pete Behrens shares four pillars of agile leadership for success in disruption Agility is one of the most significant meta-skills for leaders operating in highly disruptive or disrupted industries to improve leadership effectiveness. The speed and complexity in these environments generate a fog that impedes vision and makes planning efforts feel useless. Agility, while appearing to be the antithesis of vision and planning, is actually a complementary skill to improve outcomes despite these impediments. However, before learning…
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