Topics
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Workslop and the illusion of progress in the age of AI
Rushing AI into workflows can produce polished ‘workslop’ that masks shallow thinking, wastes time and erodes trust. Jenna Tiffany sets…
Into the unknown: Why 2026 marks a turning point for L&D
Donald H Taylor shares insight from his 2026 L&D Global Sentiment Survey, which shows a profession leaving familiar patterns behind.…
Ready or not, 2026 is the year of skills
AI is reshaping UK work, yet readiness is patchy and shortages still persist. Mark Onisk argues that 2026 demands skills-based…
Communication
Winning buy-in: Why L&D leaders need sharper communication
L&D leaders face budgets, hybrid distraction and sceptical audiences, so influencing matters more than ever. Isobel Rimmer argues presentation and…
When leaders look away and employees push back, L&D can be the bridge
In organisations with constant transformation, change stalls when employees resist and leaders disengage. This article shows how L&D can interpret…
Starving for questions in the age of instant answers
Gargi Bhatt explores why disciplined questioning is making a comeback as work gets more complex and AI makes quick answers…
Creativity & Innovation
Is your organisation truly data-driven – or just investing in tech?
Drawing on award-winning examples from healthcare, justice, media and policing, Jake O’Gorman argues that data-driven transformation depends on people, not…
From vendor to value partner: Turning learning conversations into real impact
External training providers face cultural barriers, politics and self-doubt when pushing for real impact. This conversation uncovers how to secure…
TJ podcast: Beyond courses: How AI transforms L&D into a strategic business partnership – episode 328
In this episode, Josh Bersin, Erica Farmer and Laura Overton join Jo Cook to unpack how AI is shifting L&D…
Culture
Workslop and the illusion of progress in the age of AI
Rushing AI into workflows can produce polished ‘workslop’ that masks shallow thinking, wastes time and erodes trust. Jenna Tiffany sets…
Does reaching the top of the corporate ladder really bring happiness in 2026?
Rochelle Trow argues that today’s senior roles sit at the centre of global turbulence, where pressure rarely eases and success…
Contribution without collapse: Unlocking unique impact beyond job titles
Drawing on two Make Your Brain Work Podcast episodes, applied neuroscience expert Amy Brann and medical doctor Dr Jessie Gulsin…
Future of Work
Into the unknown: Why 2026 marks a turning point for L&D
Donald H Taylor shares insight from his 2026 L&D Global Sentiment Survey, which shows a profession leaving familiar patterns behind.…
2026 is the year L&D operationalises AI, without losing the human touch
In 2026, L&D must embed AI into real workflows, redesign roles and focus on measurable outcomes, without sacrificing trust, culture…
AI jobs apocalypse… or bonanza?
Will AI steal our jobs? Wrong question. AI performs tasks and most jobs involve a combination of tasks. The AI…
Leadership
When leaders look away and employees push back, L&D can be the bridge
In organisations with constant transformation, change stalls when employees resist and leaders disengage. This article shows how L&D can interpret…
Purposeful leadership: The mindset and the skillset shift L&D needs to back
Nicola Pye argues that purpose only delivers results when leaders practise it daily, not just talk about it. Drawing on…
Does reaching the top of the corporate ladder really bring happiness in 2026?
Rochelle Trow argues that today’s senior roles sit at the centre of global turbulence, where pressure rarely eases and success…
Professional Development
The Uncertainty Toolkit – book review
Cathy Hoy investigates why competency-based L&D falls short when uncertainty, not skill, blocks performance. Drawing on Sam Conniff and Katherine…
My book ‘AI for People Professionals’ was a human-first experiment
Behind the pages of a book shaped by humans and machines, Erica Farmer shares the creative highs, challenges and lessons…
From vendor to value partner: Turning learning conversations into real impact
External training providers face cultural barriers, politics and self-doubt when pushing for real impact. This conversation uncovers how to secure…
Strategy
Stop calling everything a skill
Ben Satchwell argues that muddled language is undermining people frameworks, HR systems and L&D credibility, especially as skills data becomes…
How one council made training measurable, strategic and value-led
Martin Furminger explains how a UK council adapted the Systems Approach to Training to build a structured, flexible learning system…
Beyond generative: The leadership playbook for agentic AI learning
As agentic AI moves to setting goals and acting, workplace learning is shifting into the flow of work. Johnson Wong…
Talent & Skills
Why competency frameworks hit a ceiling for development
Ben Satchwell explains why competency frameworks can support development only within the boundaries of current role performance, because they were…
Does reaching the top of the corporate ladder really bring happiness in 2026?
Rochelle Trow argues that today’s senior roles sit at the centre of global turbulence, where pressure rarely eases and success…
Stop calling everything a skill
Ben Satchwell argues that muddled language is undermining people frameworks, HR systems and L&D credibility, especially as skills data becomes…
Technology
Beyond generative: The leadership playbook for agentic AI learning
As agentic AI moves to setting goals and acting, workplace learning is shifting into the flow of work. Johnson Wong…
The return of the ‘office first’ culture and what that means for learning
As organisations shift back to office-first policies, L&D has a critical role to play. Jennie Marshall explores how learning professionals…
From training to transfer: Why capability breaks when workers move
As workforces grow more mobile across the Gulf states, learning systems struggle to keep up. People carry skills from site…
Wellbeing & Mental Health
Does reaching the top of the corporate ladder really bring happiness in 2026?
Rochelle Trow argues that today’s senior roles sit at the centre of global turbulence, where pressure rarely eases and success…
Top 5 trends shaping the future of career coaching
Jenny Booth shares insights from over two decades in careers guidance and calls for a shift toward much more inclusive,…
Generation numb: Why today’s workforce feels nothing at all
Today’s workforce is emotionally checked out, overwhelmed by constant change and digital saturation. In this compelling call to action, Josh…
Gov Focus (Dods Training)
How one council made training measurable, strategic and value-led
Martin Furminger explains how a UK council adapted the Systems Approach to Training to build a structured, flexible learning system…
Is your organisation truly data-driven – or just investing in tech?
Drawing on award-winning examples from healthcare, justice, media and policing, Jake O’Gorman argues that data-driven transformation depends on people, not…
Legacy learning is killing your AI potential
AI is shaking things up, and Learning and Development can’t afford to fall behind. Cassie Gasson shares why it’s time…
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