Professional Development
Learning from life: finding another way
If you have a detour, do you make the most of it? Michelle Parry-Slater did and reflects upon her experience I turned up to a station in the West of England to catch a train north. Apparently, it was a strike day. The only trains running were Transport for Wales. Never one to miss an opportunity, even if I am missing a train, I travelled West then travelled North through Wales and back into England. Certainly the long way around,…
Tayloring learning: generosity of the L&D community
Daniel Taylor’s blog looks at the collaborative side of our learning and development colleagues What’s the one thing that I love about the L&D community? It’s the generosity and passion to learn from each other, to share and to support and Training Journal demonstrates this by having contributions from practitioners like myself. It does make me wonder if this is part of our shared DNA. For many L&D professionals, life can be an independent role, you might be the only…
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…
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…
Narrowing the technology skills gap in 2024 by unleashing Gen Z
Fujitsu’s Amanda Chinnery shares her thoughts and ideas about helping solve the digital skills shortage During a period of economic instability in the UK, the HR and talent industry has and is facing persistent challenges in the digital skills arena – falling between recruitment and upskilling. According to a new index published by Lloyds Bank, nearly 7.5 million people do not have the required digital skills for the workplace, with a further 24 million stating they are not at all…
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…
Learning from life: What I learnt from writing blogs for TJ
Michelle Parry-Slater reviews a year of writing and, as always, considers what she’s learning by doing Debbie Carter has edited TJ for as long as I can remember. She is a lovely human who has furthered our profession by giving it a voice. A highlight of my career was attending the TJ 50th anniversary celebration in 2015. Last year, I was honoured to be asked to become a regular blogger. TJ has an industry voice which is ‘of the people’…
L&D book recommendations you can’t miss
Editor Jo Cook asked the L&D community for book recommendations, and this is the list! On social media I asked which books were recommended to add the L&D professionals wish list (for Christmas 2023) and to add to your reading list any time. This is the full list, in no particular order, from comments on LinkedIn post and X (Twitter) – and make sure you are following so that you can contribute to future conversations! Picture shows a thousand words,…
The future of corporate L&D: embracing microlearning
Exploring the use and advantage of microlearning in the modern working environment is Matteo Penzo In today’s fast-paced corporate world, traditional approaches to learning and development are being challenged. The rise of technology and changing employee expectations have paved the way for innovative learning methods, with microlearning emerging as a powerful tool for corporate training. As the landscape continues to evolve, we must take a closer look at the value of microlearning in corporate environments, and examine if it really…
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