Technology
How to cultivate digital leaders in your organisation
Follow Peter Verster’s steps for digital transformation success Over the past decade, we’ve seen a sharp rise in the number of organisations undergoing widespread digital transformation projects to cut costs, gain competitive edge, streamline their operations, or secure their place in an increasingly noise market. Getting the ‘frozen middle’ on board enables you to cascade change through the organisation However, along with this rise in change implementation, we’ve also seen a significant proportion of these companies run into challenges…
TJ interviews: productivity author Marc Zao-Sanders
TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook, talks to Marc Zao-Sanders, CEO of Filtered and author of Timeboxing: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time Training Journal: You’ve used the approach you shared in your book over a number of years – how has it impacted your work and those around you? Marc: Yes, I’ve been timeboxing now for well over ten years. The effect it had on my work was massive and immediate. I was always working on what mattered…
The strategic L&D blueprint: leveraging LearnOps for competitive advantage
Ryan Austin does a deep dive into the transformative potential of LearnOps as an approach to aligning L&D with organisational strategy in this epic feature In today’s evolving business landscape, aligning learning and development (L&D) with organisational strategy is essential. To achieve this alignment, L&D professionals must embark on a strategic journey articulated through several critical steps, encompassing the adoption of a Learning Operations (LearnOps) approach: a framework that optimises learning operations to drive business outcomes. A proactive stance is…
TJ podcast: Artificial intelligence in L&D – episode 313
The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning, including about digital adoption, impact on our L&D jobs and the opportunity of productivity growth. Speakers include: Links from the discussion: Transcript summary: Created by ChatGPT The podcast for learning and development (L&D) professionals delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the sector, presenting a variety of perspectives from industry leaders. The discussion covers the rapid adoption of AI technologies,…
10 reasons your L&D podcasts will fail
Michael Olatunji uses his podcast background to help your podcast be the best it can Podcasting has become an increasingly popular medium for sharing knowledge and insights, especially in the training and learning and development industry. However, despite the potential benefits, many podcasts in this niche fail to make a lasting impact. Understanding the key reasons behind podcast failures can help aspiring creators avoid common pitfalls and ensure a successful venture. Here are ten factors that can contribute to the…
#WOL24: Navigating the new frontiers of hybrid work and learning
This AI written article analyses some of the themes shared on Twitter from the recent World of Learning conference and summit In the span of a few days, from January 30th to February 1st, 2024, the digital realm buzzed with insights, discussions, and revelations under the hashtag #WOL24. This digital congregation marked a pivotal moment in the evolving landscape of work and learning, epitomized by the World of Learning Summit. Professionals from various sectors converged in a virtual space to…
L&D skills for the digital world
Is the current state of technology overwhelming you? Or is your organisation asking you to focus on something when your passion is elsewhere? And is technology the most important thing anyway? Harri Le Claire and Jo Cook share more in this full-on feature The recent journey most organisations and individuals have been on with the digital skills can be a challenging one for many. Covid accelerated digital skills adoption with users, learners, workers and of course within L&D and 2023…
Gen AI in L&D: don’t throw the bot out with the bath water!
Ricci Masero looks at the latest trends and best practices in marketing, strategy, and corporate training and in this feature focuses on not dismissing AI just because it isn’t good enough… yet I recently went to an HR business conference where integrating generative AI into corporate training programs sparked a heated debate. One keynote speaker boldly declared that generative models like ChatGPT produce only superficial content, riddled with inaccuracies. He warned the audience that relying on this technology would severely…
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!
Navigating impact: driving impactful change through learning transfer
Paul Matthews shares his considerable experience about ensuring that people really do get the most out of their learning experiences It would be a rare learning and development professional who doesn’t aspire to creating positive impact within their organisation. This article is not for them. Seldom does such a change journey take just one step Everyone else, one assumes, wants to make a difference. They seek to make their work meaningful. They yearn for change to occur as a direct…
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