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UK’s leading public service training provider rebrands as: Total Training
Total Training launches today, marking the next phase in its evolution as a leading provider of learning and development for public service professionals. Formerly Dods Training, and with over 25 years of experience, Total Training is a trusted partner to civil servants, policymakers, government institutions and public sector organisations across the UK and internationally. The rebrand strengthens its position as a leading provider of expert training, coaching and development, reflecting both its heritage and future ambition. While our name is changing,…
Why SoFest 2026 is more than a conference
Kirsty Lewis outlines how SoFest is coming together, with its mix of workshops, shared experiences and outdoor setting. With thoughtful attention to accessibility, wellbeing and community, the event aims to create rich opportunities for learning, conversation and connection, while Impact Tickets help widen access and support new voices in facilitation. In summary SOFest 2026 puts connection, accessibility and community at the heart of learning For people who want something different from the usual conference format, SoFest 2026 is positioning itself…
From vanity metrics to business impact: How L&D can prove its value
If you’re feeling the pressure to prove L&D’s value, you’re in good company. Synergy Learning shares a practical approach to proving impact in business terms. See just how to begin with organisational goals, baseline the right data, choose credible evaluation models, and decide when training isn’t the answer for everything. As we go into the new year, are you feeling mounting pressure to prove the value of learning and development in your organisation? While tracking course completions and training hours…
The six biggest challenges keeping L&D professionals up at night
L&D teams are operating in a climate of constant change. Economic pressure, digital acceleration and shifting workforce expectations have placed capability development at the centre of organisational strategy. Yet teams responsible for delivering this capability often face shrinking budgets, rising expectations and increasing scrutiny. Totara share a resource to help. A new eBook from Totara, The Six Biggest Challenges Keeping L&D Professionals Up at Night, examines the forces shaping the future of workplace learning. It highlights the tensions many HR…
Stop reporting and start persuading: Unlock the potential of your learning data for business impact
Most L&D teams collect data, but few translate it into the business language that decision-makers value. iSpring’s global survey reveals a “translation problem” holding many teams back. Tanya Galton shares insights into three L&D maturity clusters, along with practical steps to boost your influence, impact, and alignment with business priorities. Are you being heard in the boardroom or are you overlooked when L&D budgets are allocated and cut? When you lead or manage L&D in your company, understanding the level…
Finally, a conference for self-employed folk in L&D!
The inaugural Free Spirits LIVE! virtual event next month is designed for L&D independent L&D professionals who crave connection, clarity and practical support. With a lively online community, real-time sessions and a laser focus on freelance life, it promises something different – and genuinely useful – for those building a solo business. If you’ve ever been to a conference and thought, “well what about the freelancers?”, we’ve got you covered. Free Spirits LIVE! is the very first conference from Kim…
Unlocking frontline performance: The next evolution in enterprise learning
The hidden majority that is underserved by traditional L&D efforts are the frontline workers that power most industries. This partner article explores how compliance training, mobile learning, and early development can evolve from tick-box exercises into performance drivers that unlock skills, boost retention, and helping build smarter, more agile teams. Frontline workers, those who serve customers, operate machinery, move goods, and support communities, make up around 80% of the global workforce. Yet, they remain underrepresented in corporate learning strategies, which…
AI in the Civil Service: opportunity, risk and the future
AI is reshaping how the Civil Service works—but how do we harness its power without losing sight of critical human-centred governance? Sam Isaacson explores the risks, rewards and responsibilities of integrating AI into public sector practice ahead of his session at the Transforming L&D in the Public Sector conference. The wheels of politics are famous for turning at a speed all their own. Whitehall corridors buzz with discussions about the flavour of the month, but the distance between that and…
L&D isn’t broken. The way we work is.
✨ From firefighting to accusations of being a cost centre. You’re not the problem — the system is ✨ In this punchy partner piece, we introduce the People Impact Loop™: a strategic shift that puts marketing, design and business alignment at the heart of L&D — and proves impact from day one You’ve built the platform. Curated the content. Launched the campaign. And still… silence. Low engagement. Vague outcomes. Stakeholders giving you that look that says, “What exactly do you…
6 surprising ways you might be infringing copyright at work
Are you and your team unknowingly infringing copyright? Discover and avoid the most common pitfalls Are you and your team at risk of copyright infringement? Discover why it’s easy to infringe copyright at work inadvertently. Plus, why upskilling your team is a solid strategic move to avoid infringing on copyright at work. A 2024 survey conducted by Savanta, commissioned by the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA), found that: This certainly is worth considering for UK organisations who champion responsible business and…
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