L&D Professionals
Breathe new life into learning with video
Learners crave stimulation and engagement, not repetition. Video can transform dry documents into engaging, memorable experiences, but only when used strategically. Matthew Pierce explains how L&D teams can pinpoint the right text content, craft effective videos, and boost learning retention while building on what already works in existing training programmes. An active brain is closely tied to better memory and sharper cognitive function, and that activity thrives on variety and stimulation. When the mind is fully engaged, learning sticks. But…
More than survival mode: L&D’s role in building true resilience
In challenging times, L&D can’t afford to stand still. Chris Chesterman shares three strategic actions to help learning teams prove their value, strengthen skills and support their people. From building organisational resilience to linking learning with business outcomes, now’s the moment to show how vital L&D is to lasting success. When times are tight, we all need to do more with less. No department is immune, but it’s fair to say that some are more susceptible than others. L&D teams…
From fintech to founder: one woman’s mission to rewrite the rules
Danai Antoniou, co-founder and Chief Scientist at Gradient Labs, shares hard-won insights from her journey through systemic bias in tech. From salary transparency to challenging microaggressions, she outlines the practical changes leaders can make now to support the next generation, and ensure equity is built into every level of leadership. I’m a woman in a senior tech leadership role and faced my share of systemic bias. Now, as a founder, I’m making sure the next generation faces less of it.…
Workplace conflict: why we’re trapped in drama and how to stop it
Many of us unknowingly fall into dysfunctional roles that quickly escalate workplace conflict, stall progress and can create unrest during our day. Jane Gunn explores Karpman’s Drama Triangle, its impact on teams, and how professionals can move beyond blame and bad feeling towards empowerment, assertiveness and better outcomes for everyone. If you often find yourself walking on eggshells with a colleague, want to rescue a co-worker who is struggling, or feel you often need to give guidance to others who…
Conferences, connection and Copilot: a journey of learning
Valerie Merrill shares her reflections from attending three dynamic conferences, exploring leadership in crisis, the rise of AI in comms and L&D, and the enduring power of real-life connection. Packed with insights and standout moments, it’s a timely reminder of why face-to-face learning still hits differently in a digital world. We spend a lot of our time in front of our screens, working on content, delivering and on Teams or Zoom and in our hybrid world we can sometimes miss…
Beyond the badge: Why accreditation is about continuous improvement
From aligning learning outcomes to verification processes, accreditation supports continuous improvement, boosts credibility and ensures impactful, learner-centred programmes that meet industry standards. Donna Ward-Higgs shares insight for practical guidance on designing accredited training that goes beyond compliance and prepares you for accreditation. And it might matter more than you think. As an Approved Accreditation Assessor for EMCC Global (European Mentoring and Coaching Council), and with over a decade of experience designing and delivering accredited training programmes, I’ve seen first hand…
Diversity isn’t enough: L&D’s role in helping future leaders be seen and heard
Charlotte Otter explores how L&D can move beyond hiring commitments to support genuine career growth for diverse talent. With visibility, support and structured development, learning professionals can help underrepresented leaders step into their power—and the C-Suite—at a time when some companies are pulling back from their DEI promises. Hiring diverse talent is only the start. It’s much harder to create pathways for promotion so that diverse leaders can grow into increasingly senior roles. Some of this responsibility lies with individuals…
From four walls to open fields: What SOFest taught us about connection and curiosity
TJ Editor Jo Cook takes us inside SOFest — the joyful, curious, and beautifully unorthodox learning festival in a field. With sessions ranging from AI coaching to human design, wild swimming to silent discos, this is professional development done differently — and maybe just how it should be, learning in the wild! This video captures the spirit of SOFest (School of Facilitation Festival) — a learning event like no other, complete with glamping and a festival atmosphere. Featuring interviews, reflections…
The evolution of workplace wellbeing: It’s more than words, it’s a leadership practice
Back in the 1980s, it was all about toughing it out. Now, workplace wellbeing means so much more. Dr Lesley Aitcheson looks at how mental, emotional and physical health became business priorities. She explains why leaders make the real difference, and why it’s time to stop talking and start doing As a middle manager in the 1980s, I quickly learnt to acclimatise to the prevailing workplace ethos: tough it out, whatever the personal cost. Vulnerability was rarely welcomed. Admitting to…
Making skills shareable: The rise of digital credentials
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 of swapping paper for a smarter way to record achievements In the past, printed certificates were considered the gold standard of credentials, with learners waiting weeks to receive physical proof of education, completed courses or training. Losing one of these documents,…
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