Jo Cook is Editor of Training Journal.
Jo is an instructional designer and classroom facilitator who specialises in virtual classrooms, webinars, hybrid events and live online learning technology – all with a focus on engaging, experiential learning that supports the needs of the organisation and the individual.
Jo’s background includes working in: further and higher education; the charity sector; small and large organisations, including CNN News and Bupa International Medical Insurance.
- Top blogs of the year: From storytelling to leadership and emotional expression
These top 2024 blogs offer fresh insights and practical tips to inspire growth and innovation As we near the end of another transformative year, the L&D landscape continues to evolve, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the forefront. To celebrate the best of 2024, I’ve curated a list of… Read more: Top blogs of the year: From storytelling to leadership and emotional expression - Editor’s blog: From pageviews to podcasts
Jo Cook shares numbers and articles that made an impact for TJ readers in 2024 It’s often said, but often meant – I can’t believe a year has whizzed by so quickly! This week I’ve been Editor of Training Journal for 12 months, and I’ve enjoyed every single one! What… Read more: Editor’s blog: From pageviews to podcasts - Editor’s blog: Is the people profession unique in the organisation?
Is the role of the supporting and developing the workforce actually unique? Jo Cook reflects. A lot of questions were posed at the HR Leaders Unconference in London yesterday – everything from AI and organisations processes, through to finding time to decide how to “be” a supportive people function. Many… Read more: Editor’s blog: Is the people profession unique in the organisation? - Editor’s blog: don’t rush to trust ChatGPT
Jo Cook explores whether artificial intelligence is robust enough for the information processing she wants I’m a geek. I wear that title with pride because the Cambridge dictionary says that a geek is: “Someone who is intelligent but not fashionable or popular” and “someone who is very interested in a… Read more: Editor’s blog: don’t rush to trust ChatGPT - Editor’s blog
Jo Cook starts as TJ’s new Editor and tells us her plans It’s a joy to be back at Training Journal, and an honour to be it’s new Editor to head into 2024 and beyond. Some of you may remember that I was Deputy Editor 2015-2019, and I never really… Read more: Editor’s blog
