Communication
Time for a reset on managing teams
In the first of a two-part article on teamwork Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s environment Working in teams today presents substantial challenges, but also big opportunities. People professionals can do much to strengthen how teams can face the changing world with confidence. There is a need to change the emphasis of approach to developing and sustaining high-performance teams in today’s environment, which is undergoing significant change. Modern teams are increasingly operating across the…
The power of reciprocal mentoring
Emily Cosgrove and Sara Hope on deepening trust and belonging through reverse mentoring Editor’s note: This article was first published by TJ in December 2021 To do our best work, we all need to feel included and valued. And to retain and grow our talent, this is just as true. If we don’t feel included and valued, why would we stay? Turning up to work in an environment where our colleagues are interested in who we are, the real person that…
Learning from life: What I learnt from walking and discussing
This month Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on how our attitudes to each other have become more informal since Covid and she urges us to reach out to colleagues to give and receive valuable support from fellow professionals From where do you get your inspiration? Or perhaps more telling, who do you get it from? For me in a work context inspiration is usually from working with other people. That is a paradoxical curiosity given that I work for myself. I don’t…
The successful modern L&D leader
In her final article on what it takes to be a CLO Cathy Hoy looks at marketing learning for impact and engagement For learners to have an optimal learning experience, it has become increasingly important that marketing and engagement efforts are leveraged effectively. Engagement is the key to encouraging continuous growth and taking learning programmes from mundane to impactful. What do we mean by ‘marketing learning’? Marketing learning and development effectively, means promoting your organisation’s L&D programmes and initiatives in…
Examining the success of GDPR
After five years of data regulation through GDPR, TJ asks industry experts to share their thoughts on its success and look to the future The world has certainly changed since General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force five years ago. The EU’s regulatory change developed a common language for businesses to discuss data protection and privacy, prompting significant improvements in governance, awareness and monitoring regarding the use of consumer data. GDPR has also adapted to suit the needs of…
Why reverse mentoring is trending in 2023
Dr Lynda Shaw explores the science and business benefits of reverse mentoring and why L&D is crucial to its success in organisations Reverse mentoring is a technique that involves pairing less experienced or younger workers with more experienced executives or managers to exchange insights and knowledge. However, for it to be successful, it necessitates an environment and work culture that values opinions and feedback, as well as appropriate structuring to promote learning and empowerment. Reverse mentoring is most effective in…
TJ Newsflash: 4 May
Here is this week’s roundup of of news, views, research and insights for those working in talent, skills, learning and development as selected by TJ’s editor New research shows developing on-the-job skills improves retention LinkedIn has published its Global Talent Trends report that investigates the latest labour-market trends to understand how these are impacting candidates, employees, and workplaces. The findings that use data from both LinkedIn’s Economic Graph and community insights show a general slowdown in hiring, although internal mobility…
How conversation radically transforms organisations
Do you believe in resistance to change? Is there a magic communication strategy that will help you make the change initiatives sustainable? It’s all about sharing though conversation says Dijana Vetturelli An ordinary self-help book has between 30,000 and 50,000 words, and with various studies indicating we share around 15,000 words a day, that means we could write a book every third day of our lives, and that would be quite a remarkable accomplishment. We could share our ideas, our…
The rise of desk bombing
Albert Robescu argues this buzz phrase highlights how disconnected we’ve become You may have heard the newly coined phrase ‘desk bombing’ which is when a colleague unexpectedly stops by your desk for a chat. The use of this term is hardly positive, suggesting that a co-worker wanting an unplanned conversation is somehow rude and selfish. But when did an unscheduled office chat suddenly become a frowned-upon part of office culture? Sadly, the very existence of the phrase ‘desk bombing’ suggests…
Creating an ADHD-friendly workplace
Leanne Maskell on what skills L&D can promote to help managers support and nurture people with ADHD As attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has only been diagnosable in UK adults since 2008, our society is currently seeing the number of people being diagnosed rising rapidly. Although waiting lists for NHS assessments can be up to seven years long, employers can foster ADHD-inclusive workplaces by ensuring ADHD is understood, supported, and harnessed at work, regardless of diagnosis. What is ADHD Attention…
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