Why L&D needs to think like an unemployed teenager
In a world where the only constant is change, learning mindsets of teenagers may be essential for a scary future of work.
Webinar: Embracing a changing skills landscape
A recent webinar hosted by The Open University explores why skills investment is critical for post-pandemic recovery.
COVID-19: What are the opportunities for coaches?
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented leadership challenges, presenting coaches with significant opportunities to help organizations navigate remote work, maintain employee engagement, and develop new management skills during uncertain times.
Leadership development: mastering leadership for the digital economy
Leadership development must keep pace with modern business practices.
Training for change
In an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, organizations need to shift from traditional task-focused training to approaches that teach people how to learn, adapt, and solve problems flexibly. By developing foundational skills and learning capabilities rather than just immediate job competencies, employees become better equipped to handle future challenges and organizational change.
How can we use the crisis to take L&D to the next level?
The future of L&D requires disruption, innovation and influence.
Why employee belonging is vital for agile digital-centric organisations
If your employees don’t feel psychologically safe, they won’t be able to help your organisation build a successful future.
Why ‘pit stop thinking’ is what L&D needs now
The two choices you now have for training.
Do women need their own leadership programmes?
The world is still vastly short on women leaders. Could women-only development programmes be part of the solution to this issue?
Why you need to show up if you want to step up into an L&D leadership role
If you want to step up into a new role, you first need to show up in your current role.
Is flexible learning the key to a swift business recovery?
New research suggests businesses focusing on L&D during the pandemic are confident of a brighter future.
Relieving the burden
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill, which received Royal Assent in June 2020, provided temporary relief measures for businesses affected by Covid-19, including a creditor moratorium and relaxed wrongful trading rules. Beyond external support, companies should also review internal processes—such as reporting requirements, project deadlines, and employee training—to reduce burden on staff and boost long-term productivity.
Gender diversity and leading women: one size does not fit all
It’s time to expand our leadership toolkits if we want to nurture more female leaders.
How can L&D embrace business-aligned learning in difficult times?
What should ‘the new normal’ look like for L&D? Charles Jennings explores…
Leading with learning: putting L&D at the heart of your business strategy
The strategic importance of L&D has never been greater than it is now.
Why data skills are at the cutting edge of learning
In a volatile market, data is what makes the world go round. Neglect these skills at your peril.
Using improv to get past Covid-19 and create more relevant L&D
Improvisation should not be left to the comedians, actors and dancers of the world. It’s also a priceless tool for learning practitioners.
How Confused.com harnesses the power of employee-driven learning
Proof you can offer fun, personalised and inclusive L&D, even in challenging times.
How learning and development can prepare for the post-pandemic world
The world as we know it has changed, but will L&D change with it?
Why a ‘break it’ approach to learning and development will bring business success
If your training offering ‘ain’t broke,’ you should probably break it anyway. Find out why…