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Jon Kennard

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L&D news round-up: 11 Dec

Stay updated on the latest learning and development news, including digital skills initiatives, leadership lessons, career pathways in care work, and emerging skills gaps in the green economy sector.
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A week off last week because of Online Educa, but it’s back! Yes – it’s news round-up time.

Ed Vaizey: Why we must not underestimate the importance of digital skills – City AM

Do you code? Maybe you should give it a whirl.

Can better training and a clear career pathway raise the profile of care work? – The Guardian

We’d like to hope so.

5 Leadership Lessons From A Failing Startup – Business Insider UK

A few stark warnings from Tom Peters of Geektime.

Digital skills project launched to help Cornwall businesses – Western Morning News

That’s more like it.

Ofsted chief blames poor leadership for rise in failing secondary schools – The Guardian

Well, a lot of people say it’s about the headteacher. 

Leadership culture not the leader that makes the difference – Financial Times

In criticism of the MBA.

Green economy faces sustainability skills gap – Business Green

It’s still not a part of the conversation. 

Has Instagram finally bested Twitter? – IT Pro Portal

Do you use Instagram in your business?

Do we really need all those endless updates to iTunes? – Here Is The City

Probably not.

A week off last week because of Online Educa, but it's back! Yes - it's news round-up time.

Ed Vaizey: Why we must not underestimate the importance of digital skills - City AM

Do you code? Maybe you should give it a whirl.

Can better training and a clear career pathway raise the profile of care work? - The Guardian

We'd like to hope so.

5 Leadership Lessons From A Failing Startup - Business Insider UK

A few stark warnings from Tom Peters of Geektime.

Digital skills project launched to help Cornwall businesses - Western Morning News

That's more like it.

Ofsted chief blames poor leadership for rise in failing secondary schools - The Guardian

Well, a lot of people say it's about the headteacher. 

Leadership culture not the leader that makes the difference - Financial Times

In criticism of the MBA.

Green economy faces sustainability skills gap - Business Green

It's still not a part of the conversation. 

Has Instagram finally bested Twitter? - IT Pro Portal

Do you use Instagram in your business?

Do we really need all those endless updates to iTunes? - Here Is The City

Probably not.

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