Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Remaining relevant in the transformational juggernaut of AI – part two
Conrad Gottfredson and Sara Chizzo continue part two of their feature to focus on the need for different ways to develop people so that L&D can compete with AI solutions In part one: Conrad and Sara delved into the transformative impact of technology and AI on the workforce and organisational learning, emphasising the critical need for businesses to adapt their training strategies to secure their value. Stopping work to learn is the most significant cost in every organisation’s training investment…
Remaining relevant in the transformational juggernaut of AI
In part one of this feature, Conrad Gottfredson and Sara Chizzo explore historical shifts to the present AI revolution and advise on how professionals can leverage AI to ensure the delivery of impactful, business-aligned learning strategies that drive continuous growth and agility History has taught us that advancements in technology can permanently disrupt and even eliminate jobs. Consider the now extinct work for human computers, who were hired to complete complex mathematical calculations by hand, and switchboard operators, who physically…
Future human: cultivating resilience for the 21st century
The curve balls and challenges that life inevitably throws at us are often the most valuable lessons for building our inner strength and resilience. Building a resilience toolkit will help us to feel more empowered and cultivate self-efficacy and inner strength I can certainly appreciate this from my own personal experiences as well as the extensive research I have conducted over the years around this beautiful, multifaceted and powerful life skill. As Theodore Roosevelt once remarked: “For those who have…
Accelerating agility and innovation in Learning & Development
Ravinder Tulsiani takes a look at some key tactics for making sure your learning team are flexing to the needs of their people and changing technology landscape In today’s fast-paced business environment, maintaining a competitive edge is crucial. This is particularly true of Learning and Development (L&D). Agility and innovation in L&D are not just buzzwords; they are vital strategies for organisations aiming to stay relevant and effective. This article serves as a guide to sign-post you to ideas for…
TJ Newsflash: 28 February
The latest learning news and research personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook AI on learning web show On Learning Now TV this month, Dr Philippa Hardman talks to Robin Hoyle on how AI is being implemented in learning and performance roles. The next Learning Now TV live-streamed programme is on Thursday Feb 29 at 10 am UK time. And the full programme will be available on catch up from the LNTV website three days later. Read more. Neuroinclusion should…
TJ podcast: Artificial intelligence in L&D – episode 313
The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning, including about digital adoption, impact on our L&D jobs and the opportunity of productivity growth. Speakers include: Links from the discussion: Transcript summary: Created by ChatGPT The podcast for learning and development (L&D) professionals delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the sector, presenting a variety of perspectives from industry leaders. The discussion covers the rapid adoption of AI technologies,…
TJ Newsflash: 21 February
The latest learning news and research personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook Research reveals decline in employee sleep quality is impacting productivity New data from Champion Health, taken from amongst 4,300 UK employees, indicates that a staggering one in three employees rates their sleep quality as poor, while less than one in five (19%) consider their sleep to be of good or excellent quality. Tiredness emerges as a critical factor impacting productivity, with a staggering 61% of professionals citing…
Navigating the evolving landscape of the L&D Job market: insights and trends for 2024
Exploring the job market for job seekers and those in hiring roles, four L&D experts share their experience and suggestions in this detailed feature As the year 2023 unfolded, the Learning and Development (L&D) job market underwent a profound transformation. The pandemic catalysed a shift in work environments and learning modalities, challenging the traditional in-person training model and giving rise to a more flexible, multi-faceted approach to professional development. L&D professionals need to acquire a deep understanding of business strategies…
TJ Newsflash: 14 February
The latest learning news and research personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook The skills gap isn’t improving More than four in ten project professionals say the skills gap in their sector is not showing signs of improving, according to new research by the Association for Project Management (APM). Figures from a poll of 1,000 UK project professionals, carried out for APM by research company Censuswide, show that 83% of respondents feel there is a skills gap in their industry…
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 particular subject and knows a lot about it”. Something that doesn’t often come up in professional circles is that I’m a Superman geek (the Christopher Reeve movies, specifically). I obviously…
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