Training Learning Design

3 Minutes

Blogs Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Strategy

Joining the dots . . . on how L&D can drive impact through continuous development

Martin Couzins 3 July 2024

Do you want to think more broadly and engage more people in the L&D process? Get ready to unlock the potential of continuous improvement, writes Martin Couzins Return on investment […]...

6 Minutes

Coaching & mentoring Delivering learning & training Features Opinion

Why we should focus on human-centred training in 2024

Gautam Tambay 2 January 2024

Gautam Tambay talks about culture, AI and the challenges of engaging remote workers Many employees are anxious about their professional futures. The rapid development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) […]...

4 Minutes

Blogs Delivering learning & training Science, technology and research Strategy

Joining the dots . . . in praise of benchmarking

Martin Couzins 21 December 2023

Martin Couzins highlights those stubborn data findings about L&D and encourages us to use the data for our own organisations Benchmarking is a process of measuring products and services against […]...

5 Minutes

Communication Culture Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Education and skills Engagement Features Mental health Talent Wellbeing

Attracting Gen Z

Richard Stockley 22 November 2023

Is safety the new benefit of choice for Generation Z? Richard Stockley discusses ways to engage this vital group It’s no secret that holding on to young talent is becoming […]...

4 Minutes

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Engagement Features Feedback Leadership Learning design Learning transfer Skills Talent Technology

Why inclusion in training is vital

Joanne Lockwood 14 November 2023

Joanne Lockwood argues that inclusion and training is a business necessity and that L&D must ensure it meets the needs of all learners The professional landscape is constantly evolving, and […]...

4 Minutes

Blogs Collaboration Communication Delivering learning & training Learning design Opinion Science, technology and research Strategy Technology

Joining the dots . . . on buying learning technology

Martin Couzins 13 November 2023

This month Martin Couzins asks is there a better way for corporate learning buyers and vendors to do business? What does an L&D leader looking to invest in new learning […]...

6 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Change Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Culture Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Features Learning design Learning Needs Analysis Learning transfer Skills

Three checkpoints when using AI in designing learning

Nic Girvan 27 September 2023

Can a machine-human partnership elevate training efforts? Nic Girvin offers some advice using DEI as her example Can artificial intelligence (AI) really add value to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) […]...

5 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Features Learning design Learning transfer Neuroscience

Why do AI and neuroscience matter for L&D?

Stella Collins 14 September 2023

Stella Collins provides reassurance and guidance on those looking to use artificial intelligence in their learning design and delivery Neuroscience and AI both attract attention in L&D – some good […]...

5 Minutes

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture Delivering learning & training Education and skills Engagement Features Learning design Learning Needs Analysis Learning transfer Return on investment/Value of investment Skills Talent

Setting up learning for success

Paul Matthews 31 August 2023

In the second of two articles on establishing successful learning, Paul Matthews examines collective responsibility In the first article in this series we looked at getting clarity on the wants […]...

4 Minutes

Blogs Communication Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Education and skills Learning design Marketing Return on investment/Value of investment Understanding Business

Learning from life: what I learnt from submitting proposals

Michelle Parry-Slater 20 July 2023

This month Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on what she has learnt from not always winning the work pitch July is the financial year end for my consultancy business. The business turned […]...