Why the UK needs to better recognise informal learning achievement
How can we better empower people on their career development journey, no matter the route they wish to take?
The art of cultivating business-aligned learning
The L&D profession is failing to adapt to the needs of modern business. It’s time to change.
Learning to share
“Like it or not we live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty; but they are also more open to the creative energy of men than any other time in history.” Robert Kennedy That quote from American politician Robert Kennedy came from a 1966 speech in South Africa variously known as the Day of Affirmation or Ripple of Hope […]
L&D business partners: how to add more value as a profession
I began my career as a learning and development professional in 1989 and in the intervening years, the sector has seen many changes. Today’s business environment is very different from the one I started out in and, in order to fully serve the organisations we work for today, it’s time for L&D to undergo a […]
The role of L&D: aligning business objectives with learner needs
Business objectives versus individual learner needs.
Digital transformation: how modern media habits can shape the future of digital learning
The L&D industry needs to innovate to stay relevant.
When workers need reskilling, where do we start?
Millions of workers must be reskilled, while new workers must waiting for jobs that don’t yet live. The responsibility of reskilling of workers may feel unbelievable. By 2022 only, 74 million jobs will probably be removed over 20 major markets, while 132 million new ones will spring up in businesses that are only just getting […]
Four not-so-new learning innovations that still matter today
Whenever I’m asked to write about Learning Innovations it is tempting to create a sneery piece, which effectively says: “Seen it all before.” One of the challenges of being quite so old is that very often I have seen in previous incarnations what is being promoted as new, different and innovative. But I’m determined to […]
Interview: Award-winning learning with no budget
Induction, innovation and creating engaging learning on a shoestring.
Business-aligned learning: the role of L&D
Where is L&D’s place within a business and how does this fit with HR?
VIDEO: Changing course in difficult situations
Recognising failure and moving on can be tough, but it’s also a great learning opportunity.
Driving performance through learning in 2020
Learning is, without question, undergoing a renaissance. It wasn’t so long ago that many L&D professionals were bemoaning the relentless onslaught of AI, automation and other emerging technologies as threats to their very existence. Skilled jobs in finance, HR and legal were surrendered to the machines, and L&D looked to be next in line. But […]
The future of learning cultures: driving performance through organisational change
The way in which people consume learning content is rapidly changing.
Social learning: a collaborative approach for the digital age
It’s now more important than ever before to encourage a collaborative approach to learning.
Individual learning pathways: why the future is learner-centred
Not so long ago, we were told by our careers officers to expect to work in the same job for life, and we usually expected to do that in the same company. Fast-forward a generation, and for today’s A-Level candidates it is unlikely that they will spend their entire careers in one industry, let alone […]
Employee onboarding: is compliance killing your L&D brand?
Learning and development has a real image problem. A training department’s first contact with staff is often dreaded compliance, as part of an uninspiring induction, and that’s what L&D will be remembered for. Yes, compliance is necessary, but don’t lead with it – build a relationship with your people first. If you did a straw […]
Can digital learning be a catalyst for diversity and inclusion?
While diversity and inclusion have been a strategic business priority for many years now, the focus has largely been on improving recruitment, retention and workplace environments. But research shows that employers need to broaden out their approach because the biggest barrier to diversity and inclusion is now advancement, with women and ethnic minority groups in […]
Interview: Graham Brown-Martin on why ‘personalised’ learning is the future
Tell us a bit about the work you’re doing currently, and what got you to where you are today. I’ve recently completed a two-year engagement with an ed tech start up called pi-top, where I helped them pivot from being a Raspberry Pi based DIY laptop maker, to a creative learning company focused on […]
Using neuroscience to gain support for learning at work
As trainers, we know intuitively what works well to maximise learning and the embedding of that learning. It can be difficult, however, to get the support of line managers and other stakeholders to achieve the best results against the background of all the other pressures they’re facing. This article will look at how we can […]
How to create a culture of continuous learning
So much of business discourse – be it in the media, the boardroom, or around the office watercooler – is dominated by discussion around how established companies will survive and thrive in light of sweeping technological and societal changes. Younger companies have less to worry about. Such changes are the foundation of their business models […]
