Purpose: the genuine game-changer for learning and development?
Ex-CLO Chris Pirie shares how L&D must evolve to align with the new focus on purpose.
Personal development: how to stimulate better business thinking
Your people are talented, smart and have knowledge and expertise that you value – they are your experts in their fields. Unfortunately this can sometimes stop them from being innovative because, as an expert, you are expected to know the answers to any business questions that arise relating to your domain of skill and knowledge. […]
Leadership skills: why we all need to learn how and when to lead
All of us can be leaders at any point in our careers and we need to rise to this challenge.
Boosting communication
On 25th May 2021 the UK Government is to run a trial of a new emergency alert system. The trial, which will see SMS text messages being sent over the mobile network to East Suffolk residents, will test the effectiveness of an alert-by-mobile system which was first proposed in 2013. If successful, the system will […]
Ending workplace racism starts with talking
Another high-profile employer – the Church of England – has been exposed as trying to keep staff grievances under wraps, according to a BBC Panorama investigation. Instead, the Church is accused of “buying silence” as well as the tactical use of non-disclosure agreements. The picture presented by the Panorama programme is one of insensitivity and […]
The relationship economy: how to foster a collaborative working culture remotely
Why results revolve around relationships – even in a hybrid work environment.
Sharpening L&D’s communication skills to help gain influence among the C-suite
There are many learning and development professionals who feel that they are not heard. Why does nobody understand what you are trying to do? It’s a great question and one we must ask ourselves if we are in this role. If we continually feel frustrated by this then it’s time to change our behaviour and […]
Training for a new ‘new normal’
Reacting If leadership in 2020 could be summed up in one word, that’s probably it. Over the last twelve months we have had to react to lockdowns and ever changing regulations, to furloughs and flexible working, and latterly to the demands of a post-Brexit world. Along the way businesses have shown themselves to be resourceful […]
The benefits of L&D partnering with its internal communications team
It’s time to work together for better learning experiences.
Beating the bias: why D&I training is about talking, not tick-boxes
Why D&I training is about talking, not tick-boxes.
A cautionary tale of L&D miscommunication
In the game of tug-of-war L&D never wins.
Good Leadership?
On the day President Biden took office in the US, I found myself coincidently having a really interesting conversation about leadership with one of Trainers’ Library’s members. One of his delegates had pointed out that in our module The Leadership Identikit, a good proportion of the examples of symbolic, powerful, charismatic and heroic leaders we’ve included […]
Why the best way to engage learners is with storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful way to engage learners if you use it correctly.
How to apply a marketing mind to your organisation’s upskilling programme
How L&D can apply marketing tools and techniques to deliver with real impact.
L&D Community where to start
I am trying to foster a community of L&D that can challenge one another and collaborate to solve problems in the moment of need. I am trying to foster a community of L&D that can challenge one another and collaborate to solve problems in the moment of need.
Effective coaching is a matter of perspective
Nobody plays the villain in their own story.
Three ways to support parents’ emotional health at work, and why it’s good for business
Employers need to get better at supporting working parents.
How to save your team from meeting overload
Make virtual meetings work more efficiently for you and your colleagues.
Rebuilding your learning strategy in uncertain times
To make your learning strategy ‘match-fit’ for today, you must invest in the ‘pre-game’ preparation.
Virtual learning alternative to Lego Activity
I run a two-day Introduction to Management course; day 1 involves a communication activity getting workers to build a lego structure from supervisors instructions (manager is seated in separate room). How can I adapt this for an online course? Any ideas really welcome! The learning outcome is to look at the way they communicate, how […]
