How to escape the linear learning trap

Replacing rigid linear training methods with adaptive learning helps remove inefficiencies and ensures all unique learning needs are met.
Do you have a coaching culture and if not, why not?

The first article in a new series by Matt Somers on building a coaching culture.
Continue to learn to be competitive in job market

Career path steps are getting shorter, and employees should take care to look after their market value through lifewide learning, advises Jouko Pitkänen at Aalto University Executive Education. In addition to his position as a Senior Partner at JFP Executive Search, Pitkänen is a Visiting Lecturer at Aalto EE. He offers the following tips to […]
The new social contract: Rethinking L&D to make work ‘work’ for your employees

Is it time for L&D to strategise its career development offerings to help boost employee expectations?
Review of 2022: L&D’s Adventures in Ponderland

Erica Farmer goes down the rabbit hole to discover key learnings for L&D in the last 12 months.
Why the key to lifelong learning is developing curiosity

It’s important to take time to pause. We can use this time to reflect on our path in life and to develop our curiosity – which is the key to lifelong learning.
What could learning and development look like in 2023?

L&D is poised to play a major role in experimental organisational development in the coming year.
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?
How to use collaborative technology to drive development in the hybrid world

Why collaborative technology is key to creating a learning culture in the hybrid world.
Six tips to help solve L&D content chaos

Employees are bogged down in ceaseless resources and it’s killing their focus. Explore six savvy ways to refine and create compelling content.
How themed mentoring can improve learning transfer for remote workers

Working virtually provides opportunities to introduce themed mentoring, a more dynamic and inclusive way to mentor.
What is meta-awareness and how can it help with learner reflection?

Jackie Clifford explores the tools to help build self-awareness and deepen learner reflection.
How to select the right technology for enabling a learning culture

Here are seven golden rules for effectively integrating technology into your L&D activities to help improve your learning culture
How to mitigate trauma when designing training

Dealing with trauma through training can have a detrimental impact on the trainer and team. Here are some ways to mitigate its impact.
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?
National Inclusion Week 2022: L&D must not make excuses for shoddy inclusion efforts

For National Inclusion Week 2022, we explore what is hampering greater inclusion efforts within learning and development.
UK skills crisis: Why university is not the best option

The UK skills crisis needs serious attention but is a university education a waste of time and money in modern Britain?
Three reflection methods to boost productivity

Flexing your reflection muscles can reap benefits for individuals, teams and the organisation as a whole.
Transforming L&D: Five tips for better business alignment

How L&D can deliver greater business impact in tumultuous times.
Is leadership an L&D obsession?

L&D is obsessing over leadership and it’s time to stop.