Gareth Southgate as a leader: What went wrong?
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What is it about Gareth Southgate’s leadership skills that captured our attention? And where did it all go wrong? L&D expert Nigel Paine investigates…
Reckoning with Pride… and the rest of the year
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In the final instalment of this content series on reckoning with DEI, Lior Locher and Dr Christy Allen explore life after Pride month, and how to ensure your DEI activities continue for the other 11 months of the year.
How to make your business more resilient
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Is there a way to build your company’s adaptive capacity?
The ‘learning culture’ debate: Is the term still valid in today’s climate?
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Is the term still valid? We examine both sides of the debate…
A key to next-gen learning: Letting go of what’s not working
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When it comes to next-gen learning, successful organisations are the ones that know how and when to cut the wheat from the chaff.
A time of reckoning for L&D: Who does what in diversity, equity and inclusion?
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In the first instalment of a new content series, Lior Locher and Dr Christy Allen share a UK and US perspective, respectively, on the major trends driving diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and how organisations can incorporate important lessons in meaningful DEI actions.
From creation to curation: The changing role of L&D in the hybrid workplace
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Learning professionals are no longer expected to be subject matter experts and course creators – instead, we are curators.
Three principles for organisational learning in 2024
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L&D expert Nigel Paine shares his three fundamental beliefs on organisational learning in the hope it may help you articulate your own L&D principles to guide you through 2024 (and beyond).
Learning and development’s role in culture change that sticks
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Building the right behaviours in an organisation that builds and supports a regularly evolving culture of change is the bedrock of success.
Did your learning and development predictions come true in 2023?
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With the close of 2023 creeping in, we asked nine L&D experts to look back at their forecasting for the year.
2023 Culture Pioneer Awards: Finalists revealed
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Who made the shortlist and how did their respective journeys impress our judges? Time to find out…
Employee Assessments and Skill Data in the AI Era
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every industry, and corporate learning is no exception. As AI capabilities advance, organizations have an unprecedented opportunity to leverage AI to enhance their learning and development (L&D) strategies. Following part 1 of this series “AI’s True Potential in L&D and the Workplace” this article explores the evolution of assessments and […]
Race in the workplace: The darker your skin, the harder you have to fight
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Black women climbing the career ladder have an incredible challenge. How can L&D be part of the change in better supporting Black female leaders?
Enter The Matrix: A review of learning and development in 2023
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Reflecting on the past 12 months in learning and development, Erica Farmer invites you to enter The Matrix.
Why training is often not the right solution
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L&D is sometimes guilty of assuming training is the solution to any problem. We must stop this.
Lessons from Musk and Zuckerburg: How NOT to lead an organisation
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A lot can be learned from the poor leadership decisions of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
Adaptability quotient: A beacon for building stress-resilient workforces
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The ramifications of AQ for learning, particularly in high-stress environments.
Somebody do something: Why a lack of accountability may be ruining your work atmosphere
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How to understand and overcome the accountability paradox.
Tapping into inspiration: A renewable energy source for leaders
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How operating from a place of inspiration can drive growth and effectiveness.
How the SCARF Model can enhance L&D research and delivery
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To ignite curiosity, give your learners’ brains what they need – a SCARF.