Iterative learning: The fourth I of real learning
Our fast-paced world pushes us to learn a new skill on our first attempt. To tick the box and move on to the next thing. But, in reality, mastering anything new requires constant revisitation and a hefty dose of ‘digging deep’. In his Six Is of learning model, Andrew Gibbons explains why iterative learning, although painstaking, is essential to reaching our goals.
How managers can translate learning into lived behaviours
If you truly want training to make lasting change, you have to start with the learner’s manager. Bringing this ignored reality to the surface, L&D expert Deborah Wain explores how managers can help learning take root through coaching conversations, curiosity and and genuine care.
Incremental learning: The third I of real learning
Many of us have great ambitions to pick up a new skill as quickly as possible. But the reality is that we learn most effectively in small, gradual steps. In his Six Is of learning model, Andrew Gibbons explains why incremental learning offers far greater value – at lower cost – than structured training. Discover how to help your learners shift mindsets, slow the pace, and grow sustainably.
Breaking through the surface: How to transfer learning into performance
Only 12% of employees apply new skills from workplace learning. How can L&D address this transfer gap? The solution lies not in flashy methods, but in Performance Learning – an approach that connects development to real work. Ang Brennan, Head of Talent and Learning at Insights explains how to make learning stick.
Immersive learning: The second ‘I’ of real learning
When did you last give your full attention to learning something that mattered? Andrew Gibbons understands the struggle. In his six Is of learning model, he reveals why immersive learning – complete, undistracted focus – transforms how we absorb and retain knowledge. Discover practical strategies to reclaim your learning potential in our fragmented world.
From cracks to collapse: How to prevent team erosion
When did you last notice a team starting to fray before it fully unravelled? Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch of Distinction Business Consulting know that high-performing teams don’t collapse overnight – they erode gradually. Discover how L&D professionals can become the early warning system that catches these subtle signals before costly interventions become necessary.
Individual learning: The first ‘I’ of real learning
Why do we default to group training when individual learning delivers far greater impact? Exploring the ‘Individual’ component of his new learning model, Andrew Gibbons reveals how one-to-one development – though demanding more skill – creates far greater value than other L&D approaches.
The six Is of real learning: A new model for L&D
How often can you honestly say your L&D efforts have created lasting behavior change – not just course completions? With four decades of learning expertise, Andrew Gibbons presents his Six Is of Learning Model: a practical framework that helps L&D cultivate sustained performance that learners, ultimately, drive themselves.
Leadership development alone won’t build a high-functioning team
Despite what many assume, leadership training alone doesn’t create high-functioning teams. In this article, Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch of Distinction Business Consulting share hard truths about the gaping hole in leadership development – and how to actually fix your stuck teams.
Unlocking and nurturing your workplace genius
We rely on geniuses for their innovative ideas, to solve complex problems and to inspire and invigorate with fresh perspectives and knowledge. So how can we unlock and support the potential of our geniuses in the workplace?
Is it weak to focus on strengths? Is it strong to examine weakness?
While coaching practices vary, there is a trend towards developing strengths. But it’s important to balance strengths and weaknesses. Here are some practical considerations to empower individuals to reach their full potential.
How your childhood affects your leadership skills
Did you know that early childhood experiences can shape the leaders we become? Leadership expert and consultant Nik Kinley and IMD Business School Professor Shlomo Ben-Hur explain how our understanding of this can help optimise performance under pressure.
Wimbledon’s mental game: What L&D can learn from the centre court
As Wimbledon unfolds, Ang Brennan, Head of Learning and Talent at Insights, draws powerful parallels between elite tennis and the modern workplace. In this piece, she reveals what L&D leaders can learn from the mental game of centre court – from building resilience and emotional intelligence to reframing pressure and embedding reflection.
Nine tips for securing the learning investment you need
Learning and development is an important investment for organisations. Here are nine tips for creating a robust learning investment strategy to drive forward organisational success.
Four accountability traps and how managers can avoid them
Lack of accountability among team members can be frustrating for leaders and damaging for organisations. Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch explore common traps that undermine accountability and provide practical tips to avoid them.
Learning outcomes and objectives: The foundations for L&D success
Struggling to prove the impact of your learning programmes? Learning expert Jackie Clifford cuts through the confusion between outcomes and objectives – and shows you how to use both to create focused, effective interventions that deliver real results.
How ‘colleague AI’ can help L&D on assessments, skills and metrics
Meet your new digital team mate, AI, who has come on board to help you tackle your knottiest L&D problems. We’re not far off from this reality, says Lior Locher and Liz Naylor, senior learning consultants at NIIT. Here, they outline three emerging AI capabilities to watch and explore.
Your guide to adopting a learning transfer mindset
Successful learning transfer depends on a mindset that permeates the entire learning programme – from design through delivery to the end game. Here, Paul Matthews, CEO of People Alchemy, shares a helpful guide to developing this learning transfer mindset that achieves business outcomes.
10 ways L&D perfectionists can avoid self-sabotage
L&D professionals need to remember that being ‘good enough’ is good enough.
The business impact of L&D: How to prove your value to senior leaders
The business impact of L&D is no longer a topic for debate – it’s a priority for senior leaders across industries. With pressure mounting to show ROI, Aisling MacNamara of LearnUpon shares actionable insights on how to bridge the gap between learning initiatives and measurable business outcomes.
