People Managers
Learning and legacy – why apprenticeships play a key role in the future
Dominic Hare, CEO of Blenheim Palace, explains why apprenticeships and training are at the heart of everything that happens at the UNESCO World Heritage Site We’re immensely proud of our apprenticeship scheme, which is a key part of our 10-year goal to train more than 100 apprentices by 2027. With National Apprenticeship Week 2024 (February 5-11), I’m delighted to say that we are right on track to hit that target in three years’ time. There’s a myriad of benefits of…
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…
Hira Ali on the myriad of challenges women face on the road to professional success
Hira Ali talks about her research that went into the book about women around the globe. The fear of missing out (FOMO), especially for working mothers, was a key find. Hira’s book Her Way to the Top is discussed with Barbara Thompson. 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 matters: how to make the most of the three forms of reflection
We all know about reflecting back on something – but how many of us do so going forwards? This blog from Andrew Gibbons is here to shine a light Think for a moment about the word ‘reflection’. Doesn’t it imply thinking back? Hasn’t the word become, inappropriately, associated with retrospection and reviewing past events? Reflection must be seen to be a legitimate, purposeful, valuable activity My preferred definition of ‘reflection’ is “serious thinking or careful consideration”. I like this because…
Preparing for the Evolving L&D Landscape in 2024
Three L&D experts, Tommy Richardson, Kyile Stair and Dr. Jill Stefaniak, share their predictions and advice for 2024, stressing the importance of AI training, time-sensitive training, and keeping up to date with evolving regulatory landscapes Employee demand for corporate training opportunities has been rising steadily over the past few years. With 76% of employees being more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous training than one that does not, continuous training has become more of a “need” than…
The end of accidental managers?
Dominic Ashley-Timms and Laura Ashley-Timms focus on the impact on people and organisation of someone who hasn’t been given the opportunity to learn to be a great manager, and a key skill they need Imagine you’re a Formula 1 driver. You’re the best driver in your team, experienced, constantly in pole position and winning races. Suddenly, you turn up for a race one day and find that you’re now the team manager – the Christian Horner to Max Verstappen. Now,…
Leveraging behavioural science to maximize learning engagement
Houra Amin shares lots of tips and ideas to really drive the engagement for your organisational learning One of the reasons organisations invest in learning and development is because well-designed learning opportunities enhance employee engagement, job satisfaction, motivation, and commitment1 & 2 which all contribute to improved retention. The effectiveness of learning interventions relies on employee engagement and perceived relevance and value. Many organisations primarily focus on technology-driven solutions in hopes of achieving the biggest, fastest, and most cost-effective impact.…
Creating psychological safety in your teams – 3 things you must do
James Scouller focuses his expertise on teams and shares about how to make sure yours communicated and works smoothly Fifteen years ago, very few coaching clients knew the term “psychological safety.” Today they all do. But knowing about a concept doesn’t mean you can create and sustain it in your team. When team members feel psychologically safe, their creativity and productivity soars In this article I’ll share three keys to doing just that by looking at team leaders’ psychology, then…
The biggest trends revolutionising workplace well-being in 2024
Is well-being more than just eating right? Wesleigh Roeca tells us about five trends you can’t ignore this year A longer-living population, the emergence of holistic health, a better understanding of how nutrition impacts workplace outcomes and transformative artificial intelligence (AI). These are the key drivers that will revolutionise workplace well-being in 2024. AI promises to dramatically change the way we view employee health. Just as powerful will be the changes that are being made to shift the focus from…
The pitfalls of positivity: a candid look at embracing our weaknesses
Mike Thackray navigates the thin line between development and acceptance I’m not good at organising social events. I’ve tried it and I’ve just about managed when I’ve had to do, though several colleagues past and present may beg to differ here. I do not and never have had the core competencies and motivation to be a good event organiser. It simply does not align with what I naturally bring to the table. It’s high time we start accepting and even…
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