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Make learning count: How a clear aspiration drives business impact
Too often, L&D operates reactively, delivering training without clear business impact. You can change that when you anchor learning to strategic aspirations. Houra Amin explains how to drive measurable success Business leaders are increasingly recognising learning as a strategic driver of outcomes like retention, internal mobility and leadership development. Yet, many L&D teams struggle to translate this recognition into aligned, impactful initiatives. This article explores how anchoring your strategy to a clear aspiration can turn L&D into a powerful engine…
Say it better, hear it smarter – the new rules of workplace feedback
Feedback without the freakout: smarter ways to share and receive input, and overcome feedback anxiety by Becky Westwood Feedback has become an essential part of the training and development process in organisations. Not only is it seen as crucial to the business for maximising workforce skills and contribution, it is also often seen as a valuable contribution for personal and career growth by individuals. However, because work is deeply intertwined with people’s sense of identity, purpose and social connection it is…
Quiet quitting or quiet learning? How to reignite employee motivation through development
If employees are checking out, it’s time to spark their ambition with new growth opportunities – Jessica Kriegel explains In a bustling midsize marketing firm in London, Alex, a high-performing project manager, began declining new assignments. Colleagues whispered about “quiet quitting,” but Alex had a different story. “I’m not disengaged,” Alex shared in a candid chat with HR. “I feel stuck. I want to grow, but there’s no path forward here.” 76% of Gen Z employees believe learning is 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…
Managers: Are you fuelling conflict in your team?
Calling all fixers, ostriches and bureaucrats, it’s time to try the owl approach to management – Anna Shields explains A recent CIPD study found that managers could inadvertently be fuelling tensions in their teams. L&D need to identify counterproductive approaches to conflict management and build the skills to overcome these. Owl managers see the world from a wider range of perspectives, identify issues with an open mind, and handle relationship breakdowns with empathy and care Do managers fuel conflict? The…
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…
Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Exploring ticket sales tactics
Kirsty Lewis on the ups, downs and wild ideas behind getting people to SOFest 2025 How are you? If you are new to this blog it is all about my crazy idea to put on a festival for 100-plus facilitators, trainers, coaches and consultants from 10 to 12 June 2025, in Essex, UK. I mean how hard can it be to create a large-scale event, in a field, for people who love to learn, connect into the community and have experiences? …
Organizational Learning Communities – book review
Practical, insightful and inspiring, this go-to guide is packed with fresh ideas and real-world strategies – Peter Plumlee reviews essential reading for L&D professionals, team leaders and anyone seeking smarter collaboration Book: Organizational Learning Communities – Empowering social learning and collaboration to improve performanceAuthor: Andy Lancaster When I first picked up Organizational Learning Communities – Empowering social learning and collaboration to improve performance, I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. A 400- page book about learning communities? It sounded…
How infusing creativity into your CV helps you stand out from the crowd
A well-designed curriculum vitae can help you catch recruiters’ attention. Faye Longhurst shares key tips A curriculum vitae (CV) is one of the most important projects we design in our lifetime; taking a blank canvas and filling it with achievements, skills and experience as we grow our career. With more applicants than ever for each role, today’s job market has become increasingly saturated. Because of this, recruiters are often overwhelmed with the number of applications and, crucially: cookie cutter CVs that all…
Key topics for L&D focus in 2025
Where is your attention this year – AI, employee wellbeing, hybrid work, or other organisational value? For L&D professionals in 2025, several key trends and topics are emerging as particularly important, including the dominance of AI, the resurgence of value-driven approaches, a focus on employee wellbeing, and the importance of onboarding. AI continues to be a dominant force. AI’s influence is undeniable, with AI getting the most votes in the L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2025. AI is seen as something…
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