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Aligning talent strategies with business goals
Joe Raymond and Karen Turner look at the importance of who you hire and how someone exits a role A strong leadership team, which typically consists of both executive and managerial roles, forms the backbone of an organisation’s growth and overall value. They are composed of skilled individuals with a wealth of knowledge, a strategic vision, the ability to make sound decisions, effective communication, and mentoring skills. Executive leaders, such as the Chief Executive, Operational and Finance Officer (CEO, COO,…
Communicating virtually across borders
Jose Ucar shares a framework and high level ideas for improving working internationally in our virtual and hybrid times In an era where the world has become more interconnected than ever, effective communication across borders is a crucial skill for leaders guiding their teams towards success. The shift towards virtual work environments requires a re-evaluation of leadership strategies, emphasising the need for a comprehensive approach to remote work. Leaders should serve as role models, demonstrating the resilience required to navigate…
TJ podcast: Artificial intelligence in L&D – episode 313
The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning, including about digital adoption, impact on our L&D jobs and the opportunity of productivity growth. Speakers include: Links from the discussion: Transcript summary: Created by ChatGPT The podcast for learning and development (L&D) professionals delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the sector, presenting a variety of perspectives from industry leaders. The discussion covers the rapid adoption of AI technologies,…
Tayloring learning: the power of talking
Daniel Taylor talks and talks about talking and talking. Oh, and a bit of listening too! I love to chat and natter with friends. This kind of talking feels so easy. Yet talking can also feel tough. Maybe you are unable to communicate how you view something, or you feel that you are just not heard. How about when you watch politicians on TV, a debate or your favourite reality show, such as Married at First Sight: are they really…
Kevin M Yates on measuring the impact of training, learning and talent development
Kevin M Yates on the importance of sharing the impact of what we do in learning – it’s all about the “facts, evidence and data” for “measurably influencing human performance”. This video was originally part of the Learning Now TV show. You can see many more videos and the monthly one-hour show at LearningNow.TV
Learning from life: writing a book
This month Michelle Parry-Slater is an open book about the challenges of writing This month my book, The Learning and Development Handbook is three years old. Writing that book taught me so much about myself and expectations on learning new skills. Who was I to write a book? I couldn’t write because I wasn’t the right person Writing the book was really hard for me, which came as a surprise. A big surprise! I had written short form content for…
From clarity to accessibility: 5 key tips to help content design
Jayne Davids draws upon her experience in creating hundreds of guides and help documents to distil the essential best practices for creating user-friendly resources People visit a knowledge base or help centre to get answers or information about a product or task. Providing well-designed help content enables customers and internal staff to help themselves and find answers and information quickly and easily. For the business, enabling customers to self-serve can reduce the number of support calls and empowers users to…
A four-step process for having tough conversations with difficult people
James Scouller looks at how to structure those challenging conversations so that everyone wins I’ve found that most managers struggle with what I call “tough conversations” with people they find “difficult” – people who underperform or behave badly and show no signs of changing. Unfortunately, research research by Larson and LaFasto shows that engaging and resolving issues with difficult team members is one of the six things people most want from their team leaders. So instead they avoid them altogether.…
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…
Is your L&D approach out of fashion? Trends that need to be retired
Wendy Hanson is rethinking learning and development for 2024 and urges us to drop what’s not working In the dynamic landscape of professional development, the traditional approaches to learning and development are undergoing a significant transformation. As we move through 2024, it’s crucial for organisations to re-evaluate and retire outdated practices that no longer serve the evolving needs of employees and businesses. This year, it’s time to finally bid farewell to several long-prevailing L&D trends that can be replaced with…
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