Creativity and innovation
6 surprising ways you might be infringing copyright at work
Are you and your team unknowingly infringing copyright? Discover and avoid the most common pitfalls Are you and your team at risk of copyright infringement? Discover why it’s easy to infringe copyright at work inadvertently. Plus, why upskilling your team is a solid strategic move to avoid infringing on copyright at work. A 2024 survey conducted by Savanta, commissioned by the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA), found that: This certainly is worth considering for UK organisations who champion responsible business and…
How can L&D empower their technical workforce on AI skills development?
AI is transforming work—L&D must equip employees with the right skills to stay ahead. Editor Jo Cook dives into the offering from AI leading company, NVIDIA When high school student Selin Ornek saw a guide dog assisting it’s owner, the passing of her own dog got her to thinking: “If a visually impaired person lost their dog, not only would they lose their best friend, but their eyes.” This set Selin on a pathway to build a robotic visually impaired…
Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The emotional rollercoaster is real
Kirsty Lewis has a meltdown about the numbers for her facilitation festival, despite amazing plans Well we have made it to March 1st and that date is exactly 100 days until the start of SOFest 2025. My name is Kirsty Lewis, and in June 2024 I decided to create a festival for facilitators, trainers, coaches and consultants because there isn’t an event where we can come together to connect, learn and restore. TJ has given me the opportunity to share…
Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Exploring ticket sales tactics
Kirsty Lewis on the ups, downs and wild ideas behind getting people to SOFest 2025 How are you? If you are new to this blog it is all about my crazy idea to put on a festival for 100-plus facilitators, trainers, coaches and consultants from 10 to 12 June 2025, in Essex, UK. I mean how hard can it be to create a large-scale event, in a field, for people who love to learn, connect into the community and have experiences? …
From tap to hip hop: How dance inspires workplace excellence
Success at work requires precision, energy, expression and adaptability – just like mastering different dance styles. Karl Green shares lessons from the stage to help you perform at your best Some of our most powerful lessons about workplace success come from unexpected places. As someone from a performance background of over a decade, who pivoted career from dance and musical theatre to coaching and development, one of my favourite analogies is how different dances mirror various approaches to work and…
From influence to action: key lessons from the World of Learning Summit 2025
How can L&D leaders drive real impact, influence strategy, and transform learning in the workplace? Be inspired by the industry’s leading thinkers and practitioners in this conference summary What does it truly mean for L&D to have “a seat at the table”? It’s a phrase that sparks debate—some see it as the pinnacle of influence, while others dismiss it as an outdated ambition. It’s not just about being in the executive room; it’s about using the right data, influencing the…
How generative AI is revolutionising Learning and Development
Generative artificial intelligence can help improve learner engagement, automate content creation and measure training impact – Ravinder Tulsiani has the practical steps you need Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we approach workplace learning, and one of the most significant advancements is the rise of generative AI. By automating content creation, personalising learning experiences and offering real-time feedback, generative AI is providing L&D professionals with powerful tools to enhance training programmes. L&D professionals who embrace AI early…
Letting go of your agenda: How Open Space Technology helped us co-create an exceptional event
Ever wished your training or events had more personal spark? Phil Walsh shares his approach to making any experience more connected When we began planning a forum, we were eager to explore new ways to tap into the collective intelligence of our incredible audience. Six of us, representing three different organisations, sat down to brainstorm ways we could turn control over to the attendees, trusting that they had the knowledge, creativity, and insight to lead meaningful discussions. We wanted a…
Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Show me the money
How much does a new learning summit cost? Kirsty Lewis shares an eye watering amount This month I want to share the emotional rollercoaster that is creating a festival from scratch with NO financial backing. If you are discovering this blog for the first time today, let me introduce myself: My name is Kirsty Lewis, founder of School of Facilitation and the architect of SOFest. A three day, in-person, learning event, space, summit (call it anything but a conference) SOFest…
Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The workshops
Kirsty Lewis focuses her new festival planning on the different themes and workshops we need For those of you who missed the previous blog, let me catch you up: Imagine walking through a glade of trees with a lake by your side, along a path that leads you to a large field filled with tipis, yurts, a campfire and 120 people. That is what SOFest is going to be like, no stuffy hotel or boring conference centre. I am even…
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