eLearning Trends To Watch Out For In 2022
The eLearning landscape is shifting in 2022 toward hybrid learning models combining remote and traditional approaches. Key trends include learning analytics to guide organizational decisions, human-centered design prioritizing learner needs, and competency frameworks that align skills development with business goals.
A More ‘Us’ Balanced Business Scorecard?
The Balanced Business Scorecard can be enhanced by incorporating organisational values and culture. Rather than traditional financial and operational metrics, this approach links five core “passions”—financial strength, innovation, customer focus, team spirit, and social responsibility—directly to business planning and success measures without unnecessary complexity.
Obstacles, Obsessions & Enrichment 2021 in Review
A personal reflection on 2021’s major life transitions, including navigating three property transactions complicated by cladding regulations and COVID-19, business transformation, and unexpected opportunities for growth and enrichment.
The Algorithm is Sick
Social media algorithms have become psychologically toxic, reflecting and amplifying humanity’s dysfunction while causing widespread mental health and democratic crises. As platforms prioritize engagement over user wellbeing, urgent global regulation and corporate accountability are needed to reverse the damage.
Why Feedback is the Greatest Gift you can Give
Feedback is a transformative gift that builds confidence and unlocks potential. Whether in writing, learning, or professional development, constructive feedback nurtures skills and encourages people to pursue their passions, creating meaningful growth and lasting impact.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome affects high-achievers across all levels, from CEOs to medical professionals. Learn to recognize it as a natural sign of growth and personal transformation, and discover practical strategies to manage self-doubt and build genuine confidence in your capabilities.
Why You Think You Can’t Meditate
Many people believe they can’t meditate due to busy schedules or restless minds, but these are actually the best reasons to start practicing. Meditation requires only your breath and body—no special skills, destinations, or achievements needed. Let go of limiting beliefs and discover meditation’s transformative power through a simple, accessible practice.
Bringing our Whole Selves to Work
Discover why creating emotionally safe workplaces matters for inclusion. Rod Webb explores how hate crimes and workplace culture impact people’s willingness to be authentic at work, and what organizations must do to foster genuine belonging beyond surface-level diversity initiatives.
Gamification For Sales Training
Gamification enhances sales training engagement by transforming traditional classroom instruction into interactive, memorable learning experiences. Using game mechanics like avatars, missions, and competition motivates sales teams to master product knowledge and skills essential for closing deals.
Inside the Stretch Zone
Growth happens in the Stretch Zone—the space beyond comfort where we feel nervous and excited. Through personal experiences spanning from university choices to international moves, Rod Webb explores how stepping into uncertainty builds resilience, develops new skills, and enables positive adaptation to change.
Show Racism the Red Card
England’s Euro 2020 final loss was overshadowed by racist abuse directed at players. This post explores how prejudice persists in society and highlights the importance of actively supporting anti-racism initiatives like Show Racism the Red Card.
Crediting Your Emotional Bank
Building resilience requires regularly crediting your emotional bank through enjoyable, mindful activities that feed your soul. Whether spending time in nature, practicing creative pursuits, or engaging in activities that bring joy, investing in your emotional wellbeing helps you better weather unexpected challenges and stress.
Conscious Leadership in 2021
Conscious leadership in 2021 requires awareness, self-mastery, and a new paradigm of leadership consciousness to address modern challenges. Learn ten practical strategies to develop as a conscious leader, from cultivating awareness through embodiment and heartfulness to establishing morning practices that enhance self-discovery and decision-making.
Six Lessons for Flex Working from Flex Learning
Flexible learning offers six practical lessons for implementing effective flex-working arrangements. These lessons—from managing less and empowering employees to sharing control through analytics and providing unified access to resources—can help organizations support remote and flexible work arrangements while maintaining productivity and employee autonomy.
Ordinary People. Who?
The phrase “ordinary people” diminishes human potential and misses a fundamental truth: there are no ordinary people, only extraordinary individuals with unique talents and abilities. The best leaders recognize this and create environments where people can develop their strengths and discover their distinctive value.
Me, a Left-Hand Drive Dog and Normality
After Covid and Brexit disruptions, returning to “normal” won’t mean going back to how things were. Like a dog confused by driving on the opposite side of the road, managers and trainers face permanently shifted workplace realities—from remote work preferences to evolving training delivery methods—requiring new leadership skills and approaches.
THE FUTURE OF WORKPLACE LEARNING IS DIGITAL
The pandemic has accelerated digital workplace learning adoption dramatically, with 94% of businesses changing their L&D strategies and 82% of senior stakeholders reporting increased demand for digital solutions. Digital learning has shifted from temporary workaround to preferred training method, replacing traditional in-person instruction.
How To Think Outside of The Box
Out-of-the-box thinking requires expanding your framework of possibilities and removing self-imposed limitations. The key barriers are cynicism, rigid skepticism, and rushing to conclusions. Learn how to cultivate genuine creative breakthroughs by questioning your assumptions and staying open to new perspectives.
How to Use Microlearning in Flow of employees work
Microlearning enables employees to develop skills in short bursts during their busy workdays without disrupting productivity. This approach addresses the reality that workers have limited time for formal training while facing constant distractions and competing demands.
21 Years of Resilience
Celebrating 21 years in business, Rod Webb reflects on resilience as the key skill that has sustained Trainers’ Library through challenges including recessions, health crises, and personal losses. He explores how self-belief and determination help overcome negative self-talk and doubt.