Culture
The green leader’s toolkit: carpooling, home offices, and sustainable leadership practices
Luke Smith looks at the impact of leadership on corporate environmental responsibility Companies no longer have the option to put sustainability on the back burner. It’s the responsibility of leadership to ensure their business is operating as ethically and environmentally responsibly as possible. This is a continuous effort — one that you must refine and refresh as employees change, technology advances, regulations update, and climate change persists. Learn how to lead with confidence into the sustainable future your company must…
Is your L&D approach out of fashion? Trends that need to be retired
Wendy Hanson is rethinking learning and development for 2024 and urges us to drop what’s not working In the dynamic landscape of professional development, the traditional approaches to learning and development are undergoing a significant transformation. As we move through 2024, it’s crucial for organisations to re-evaluate and retire outdated practices that no longer serve the evolving needs of employees and businesses. This year, it’s time to finally bid farewell to several long-prevailing L&D trends that can be replaced with…
Bad Bosses Ruin Lives – book review
David Hayden reviews a guide for aspiring bosses and those in need of transformation to unlocking the secrets to great leadership Book: Bad Bosses Ruin LivesAuthors: Debra Corey and Ken Corey There’s lots to like in this very accessible book, with hints and tips on how to be a great boss on every page! It is easy to digest and has some very relatable examples of bad bosses and their impact on others. However, taking a step back, the fact it…
Hira Ali on the myriad of challenges women face on the road to professional success
Hira Ali talks about her research that went into the book about women around the globe. The fear of missing out (FOMO), especially for working mothers, was a key find. Hira’s book Her Way to the Top is discussed with Barbara Thompson. This video was originally part of the Learning Now TV show. You can see many more videos and the monthly one-hour show at LearningNow.TV
TJ podcast: Challengers and practitioner focus – episode 312
The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the challenges, leadership and practitioner focus for workplace learning. Speakers include: Links from the discussion: CIPD report L&D: New challenges, new approaches Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum TJ article Spotlight on critical reflection by Mary Holmes Follow the Training Journal podcast on your app of choice, or sign up to the newsletter to always be in the know!
The pitfalls of positivity: a candid look at embracing our weaknesses
Mike Thackray navigates the thin line between development and acceptance I’m not good at organising social events. I’ve tried it and I’ve just about managed when I’ve had to do, though several colleagues past and present may beg to differ here. I do not and never have had the core competencies and motivation to be a good event organiser. It simply does not align with what I naturally bring to the table. It’s high time we start accepting and even…
Elevate your leadership: 10 strategies for a positive workplace culture and team success
Set the tone for a successful year ahead with a guide for leaders from CEO Lakeisha Robichaux As leaders step into the new year, they have the opportunity to set the tone for success, foster positive culture, and inspire team development is always top of mind. Leadership reflection on the past year is a vital exercise for personal and professional growth Here are 10 ways for leaders to kickstart the year with a focus on positive culture, effective communication, and…
From fear to freedom: strategies for building psychological safety at work
Fear, silence, and missed opportunities: Sophie Seex looks at the barriers to psychological safety in the workplace It makes headlines when organisation’s catastrophically fail: The Boeing disaster, the demise of Nokia, sexual harassment in the CBI, and the Jimmy Savile scandal all have their roots in the fear of speaking out, or people not being taken seriously when they do. To some extent, whistleblowing policies aim to address this issue, but they are not always enough to tackle employees’ fear…
From stress to success: how dedicated therapy supports business leaders
Paula Gardner talks us through the benefits of an approach that focuses on a therapist knowing your business and people Signing up to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that offers therapy on demand for your employees is almost standard practice nowadays. Almost every business that can afford it sees the value that looking after its people and their mental health brings to productivity, retention rates, engagement and general level of satisfaction in the workplace, as this piece from Forbes lays…
Making enterprise learning your New Year’s Resolution: a strategic investment in 2024
Amid the promise of a new year, seize the opportunity to make enterprise learning a cornerstone of your success. Matteo Penzo looks at navigating challenges, saving costs and embracing diversity As we step into the dawn of a new year, companies are presented with the perfect moment to reflect, realign, and set ambitious resolutions for the year ahead, and indeed for the future. Among the multiplicity of considerations, one aspect that should not be overlooked is enterprise learning – a…
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