The elephant in the L&D room: Meeting individual learning needs and expectations
Whether we run a restaurant or deliver learning events, the needs and expectations of our clients should be our top consideration. So why are we still failing to do this in learning and development? L&D expert Andrew Gibbons explores the elephant in the learning room.
Management development or expensive sheep dip?
Philippa Spratt asks organisations whether they give effective management development or simply ineffective sheep-dip training.
Leadership at every level: The three-tier open entry leadership programme
Hannah Gore explores how a three-tier open entry leadership programme could be the solution to all leadership levels.
Gareth Southgate as a leader: What went wrong?
What is it about Gareth Southgate’s leadership skills that captured our attention? And where did it all go wrong? L&D expert Nigel Paine investigates…
On purpose? Finding purpose at work and the role of L&D
Recent Deloitte research shows most Gen Z and Millennial employees desire purpose-driven work. But what does that mean and how can organisations ensure its purpose aligns with employees? TrainingZone columnist Jackie Clifford examines this challenge.
Four workplace culture trends observed in 240 progressive organisations
From analysing the activities of 240 people-first organisations, HRZone’s Culture Pioneers campaign reveals four workplace culture trends to pay attention to. As a media partner for the campaign, TrainingZone examines these trends and offers key takeaways for L&D professionals.
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?
Beyond traditional training: AI feedback tools in modern L&D
Learning Experience Director Hannah Gore explores how AI-powered platforms are addressing key challenges in the world of L&D feedback.
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.
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.
Why mission-critical thinking trumps passion
Should L&D teams help employees pursue their passions or focus on meeting business needs? Robin Hoyle suggests you curb your enthusiasm and get on with mission-critical plans.
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.
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.
Rethinking learning culture: Is it enough for business-savvy L&D teams?
There’s a lot of confusion over what a learning culture actually is and whether it is a helpful term for business-savvy L&D teams. Is it the key to a high-performing organisation or another buzzword to ignore?
The future-focused CLO: Building capabilities for tomorrow
As technology and global markets are evolving, so too is the role of CLO. This article explores the pivotal role CLOs play in steering their organisations towards future success, focusing on the skills and strategies that will define the next generation of L&D leadership.
10 ways L&D perfectionists can avoid self-sabotage and succeed
L&d professionals need to remember that being ‘good enough’ is good enough.
Why it’s time to ditch the annual appraisal
There are some issues when it comes to traditional performance review systems but that doesn’t mean we can stop reviewing performance. Matt Somers suggests a more continuous process revolving around five central questions.
Growth outside climbing the vertical career ladder
Modern careers are no longer ladders. People grow in all directions and workplaces must now reflect this by nurturing employee growth with a positive learning culture.
Navigating the future: A step-by-step for strategic thinking in your team
Better strategic thinking might be on your wishlist but how can we, as leaders, develop it? Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch provide a series of small, medium and large steps to unlock strategic thinking in your team.
Responsive strategic workforce planning for future-fit organisations
How can organisations use responsive strategic workforce planning and development to overcome ‘permavucalution’? Here are some practical ideas.
