Talent & Skills
Self-development – a win for both learners and organisation – part 2
In the second of two articles, Sarah Cook and Steve Macaulay introduce some practical ideas to establish personal development in organisations with some examples of leaders in the field The first article proposed the case for strengthening self-development as a means to bring about organisational change in a dynamic setting, where individuals must be a strong driver and contributor to that change. This second article looks at what L&D needs to do to achieve that. HR and L&D strategies for…
The successful modern L&D leader
In the second of a series of articles on how to become a senior learning leader, Cathy Hoy looks at how to cultivate a growth mindset Having a growth mindset is essential to workplace productivity because it helps develop professional skills such as problem-solving, communication and collaboration; as we know, all of these are vital components for business prosperity. Whilst most people in L&D are familiar with the term growth mindset, and most people in our industry should have one,…
Self-development – a win for both learners and organisation
Sarah Cook and Steve Macaulay maintain that self-development is key to achieving organisational change, in the first of a two-part article they explore the tools to support personal growth Increasingly, it is recognised that personal and self-development form an essential part of running an evolving business, both for the individuals involved and for the development of the organisation. Career development is now recognised as a key factor in employee engagement. In a fast-paced world, organisations need to keep on top…
Promoting L&D investment during a downturn
Collin Poage explores the importance of L&D and how learning leaders can communicate this imperative to the C-suite. Inspired by the famous Ben Franklin quote “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” author Tom Collins noted that “For purposeful long-term success, an enterprise must be solidly anchored by a belief in the Two Certainties – we will always be judged by others, and change is constant.” If there’s one constant in business, it’s you must constantly…
VR – the new playground for learning
Roger James Hamilton on why the metaverse has a role to play in education Engaging a child’s attention to learn something new can be a challenge and keeping their attention can be even harder. Young people today are typically very comfortable with the ever-changing fast-paced world of technology, and these days even children as young as five years old know how to use an iPhone or tablet. Most households in this modern age have at least two or three technological…
TJ Newsflash: National Apprenticeship Week
For National Apprenticeship Week we devote our news to the latest insights on apprenticeships and some great stories showing how young people are building skills for the future. Apprenticeships boosted under plans to broaden UCAS This his autumn, UCAS will expand their service so that young people can see more personalised options, including apprenticeships. From 2024, they will be able to apply for apprenticeships through UCAS alongside an undergraduate degree application. Of those registering on UCAS nearly half say they would consider an apprenticeship,…
4 ways to improve employee productivity
Luke Smith offers some methods to improve relationships with your staff and greater success As the dust settles on the COVID-19 pandemic and the year 2023 is now well underway, there has been a noticeable shift in how employees think about work and how companies are adjusting to these evolving viewpoints. The standard workplace is now more remote than ever before, and a greater reliance on technology forces HR and leadership to think about how they can adjust to ensure…
Entrepreneurial skills – a must for all
Roger Hamilton argues that entrepreneurship should be taught to all young people in their formal education A global pandemic, the worst recession in a century, the rise in AI technology – if there’s one thing most educators can agree on, it’s that the world looks very different today than it did even just a decade ago. Yet, as educators, if we shine a spotlight on our mainstream curriculum, very little has changed since the last century. If you want to…
Six steps to support neurodiverse talent at work
In another article on supporting wellbeing at work Cass Coulston and Ricardo Twumasi examine neurodiversity Neurodiversity is an inclusive way of viewing, respecting, and valuing the evolutionary variety and necessity of differences in neurological functioning. Neurodiversity has been defined as “atypical” neurological functioning and encompasses a range of unconventional thinking patterns including but not limited to: autism spectrum condition (ASC), developmental coordination disorder (DCD), dyspraxia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The neurodiversity framework shifts the focus on these conditions from a medical model…
Supporting creativity in corporate environments
Luke Smith investigates the importance of creativity and how it can improve business outcomes No matter your industry, you undoubtedly rely on some element of creative content and/or design to connect with your target audience. Even the most highly professional sectors need to have creative individuals on board to build a brand identity and make your products or services more approachable and appealing. Because of that, it’s essential to support creative work in the corporate world – including each individual…
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