Yes - it's Thursday once again. That means it's news round-up time. We had to finish with THAT nature story...

Swings and roundabouts for skills funding - BBC News

3 Books Every Leader Should Read to Be Successful - Time

The Difference Between Coaching Rookies and Veterans - Harvard Business Review

UK diplomats have 'alarming shortfall' in language skills - BBC News

Coaching: The Real Deal - ATD blogs

More effort required to equip Stem students with skills for the future - Computer Weekly

Ikea to sell furniture which wirelessly charges your mobile phone - The Guardian

Fight or flight? Weasel goes for a ride on a woodpecker's back - The Mirror