L&D in a crisis: Why we need to work on ‘self-talk’ to improve performance
It’s in dire times like these we need a solution-focused mindset. Without one, we will struggle to perform.
How to better support your flexible learners
Offering flexible learning experiences has never been more important. What steps can you take to ensure your learners are taking ownership of their development?
Why ‘micro-upskilling’ can introduce learning culture into your organisation
How L&D can help combat the rising talent shortages using micro-upskilling.
Eight lessons for becoming a smart, bold L&D professional
How can L&D learn from the disruptions to our working lives since the pandemic?
Why we need to redefine learning maturity for 2022
How does learning maturity stack up in a post-Covid world? Laura Overton shares insights.
Brush up on the new rules for knowledge sharing
It’s more crucial than ever before that organisations are able to capitalise on the knowledge they have in-house.
L&D uprooted: How to transition to best practice virtual and hybrid learning
How well is L&D transitioning to hybrid and virtual learning? New research reveals all…
Leadership: Why the world needs emotionally intelligent leaders now more than ever
Good leadership needs empathy, humility and vulnerability.
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.
Five learning and development takeaways from 2021
Hybrid learning, new innovations, new terminology: it’s been a busy 12 months in L&D. Here are some top five takeaways
Four stages to embedding a self-determined learning culture
Could heutagogy be the learning method that will enable your workforce to thrive in the current crisis?
The anxious leader: why good leadership is about authenticity, not confidence
Authenticity trumps false confidence during these difficult times for leaders.
Hybrid Motivation
Intrinsic motivators like autonomy and job satisfaction drive employee engagement more effectively than salary alone. This article explores how one organization responded to recruitment and retention challenges by introducing a 32-hour working week while maintaining previous pay levels, resulting in improved employee satisfaction and work-life balance.
The Great Resignation
The pandemic triggered a global reckoning with work priorities, sparking the Great Resignation as millions reassess their careers and employers. Organizations refusing to embrace flexible or hybrid working arrangements risk losing talent to competitors offering more adaptable employment options and stronger management practices built on trust.
10 statistics showing L&D has changed for good
Learning and development has undergone permanent changes since the pandemic, with 70% of SMEs now planning to train existing employees for skill gaps and 79% of employers adopting learning technologies. A majority of L&D professionals now view it as a strategic “need to have” rather than optional.
Why the reinvention of L&D post Covid-19 must start with learning culture
The need to adopt a learning culture has never been greater.
How can learners practise soft skills in a virtual world?
L&D will have to change to meet the ‘new normal’ skills gap.
How will anxiety about the return to work impact learning and development?
Many employees are feeling anxious about returning to the physical workplace. How will this impact L&D?
Reboarding furloughed employees: how to do a return to work skills review
Why it’s important to do a return to work skills review.
Training after Covid-19: will we remain online?
As face-to-face training resumes post-pandemic, organizations must decide whether to return fully to classrooms or embrace hybrid models. While virtual platforms like Zoom proved effective during lockdowns, some skills training benefits from in-person interaction, making the future of learning likely to blend both approaches.