Why do AI and neuroscience matter for L&D?
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 and some bad. You might think AI is the newer kid on the block, but it’s been around longer than you think. Both disciplines have…
Joining the dots . . .
In the first of a regular blog for TJ, content strategist and L&D pundit Martin Couzins considers insights and alignment – two watchwords for learning teams . . . The L&D industry generates useful research and in recent months we have seen the publication of the CIPD’s Learning at Work research, Mind Tools for Business’…
Building future leaders
What are the building blocks for developing leaders? Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook offer some suggestions In the high-stakes arena of modern business, senior leaders bear the weight of growing responsibilities, frequently finding themselves at the forefront of multiple pressures at any one time. It begs a question: are HR and L&D adequately equipping potential…
Measurement – the success factor in DEI
Angela Peacock shows us why measurement adds up to effective diversity, equality and inclusion outcomes Measurement alone will never drive diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). But all good DEI work needs to start and finish with the numbers. Without firm footings in great data, your actions are doomed to fail. And, if you don’t measure…
TJ Newsflash: 7 September
A round up of the latest news and research compiled by TJ’s editor, Debbie Carter Two-thirds of UK businesses face a digital skills gap Two-thirds of businesses are facing a digital skills gap in their workforce, according to new research. Yet nine in ten (89%) employees are motivated to acquire new digital skills, according to…
Exploring people potential
This month Sue Stockdale collaborates with machine learning to ask: Can AI take over the role of the coach? In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in transforming various aspects of the business world. From automation to data analysis, AI has proven to be a valuable tool for decision-making and efficiency. However,…
The benefits of attracting disabled consumers
The culture of excluding the disabled is changing, Katy Talikowska looks at the barriers and how to break them down The representation of disabled consumers is no longer a mere suggestion for businesses. In addition to being a moral imperative, failing to account for the disabled population is a strategic business risk. With $8 trillion…
Setting up learning for success
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 and expectations of the various stakeholders involved in a staff development programme. If those wants and expectations involve employees changing the way they do their…
Learning from life
TJ’s resident dog lover and regular blogger, Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on what she learnt from cutting her dog’s hair Everyone needs a hobby, right? Some people play musical instruments. Others like to garden. Perhaps you’re more adventurous and spend your weekends hang gliding. For me, I love my dogs and my hobby is grooming their…
Setting up learning for success
In the first of two articles looking at how to analyse learning need to establish successful training programmes, Paul Matthews focusses on setting expectations So, you are running a training programme… Why? Somebody has asked for it. Perhaps many people have. Who are these stakeholders and what do they actually want? Or more importantly, what…
