Enter The Matrix: A review of learning and development in 2023
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
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
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
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
How to understand and overcome the accountability paradox.
Tapping into inspiration: A renewable energy source for leaders
How operating from a place of inspiration can drive growth and effectiveness.
How the SCARF Model can enhance L&D research and delivery
To ignite curiosity, give your learners’ brains what they need – a SCARF.
Enabling a sustainable workforce: Four steps to foster green upskilling
Four steps to foster green upskilling.
Who needs to be involved in the learning experience?
Why truly effective learning requires the involvement of everyone.
Introducing your new, non-human employee: Artificial intelligence
The successful use of AI involves utilising this technology in a way that enables humans to bring their humanity to work.
A-level results: A wake-up call for organisations seeking early career talent
Why a vocational route might be preferable to a university degree.
Diversity, inclusion and Kenergy: The role of men in today’s workplace culture
The role of men and masculinity in workplace culture.
Engaging men with diversity, inclusion and equality
Why men need ‘psychological safety’ at work more than ever.
Three innovative strategies for tackling the ‘sticky floor’ of workplace bias
By first confronting the discomforting truth, we can then take action to create workplaces where opportunities are equally available.
Coaching for performance: Are you a judge or a facilitator?
Coaching is a proven way of achieving results, but there are different styles of coaching. Which will you use?
Change: Are you in the Driving Seat?
Explore how the “Passengers” metaphor helps employees understand their role in workplace change, from drivers controlling direction to back-seat passengers struggling to understand what’s happening. This powerful activity reveals different perspectives on change management and builds empathy across teams.
Coaching culture: How cultural symbols may be holding your organisation back
For a coaching culture to take root, the symbols of traditional hierarchical structures need to be dismantled.
How to craft a culture of career adventure in the workplace
By prioritising developing internal skills and embracing technology, leaders can adapt to changing career expectations.
Five tips for embedding quality in training and driving better ROI
Are your L&D programmes set up for success?
Re-imagining outdated DEI exercises to foster inclusion
It’s not enough to simply expand traditional DEI exercises; we need to reframe and re-imagine to ensure diverse experiences and backgrounds aren’t overlooked.