Personality at work: are you from the dark side?
A Hallloween horror story for L&D professionals…
Learn how to perform like an athlete at work
The corporate world could learn a thing or two from the world of sport when it comes to performing under pressure.
A Tale of Micro-Management and Results
One of the consequences of lockdown was that many of us became, by necessity, hairdressers and barbers. In our house, that wasn’t too bad. My husband and I share a similar hairstyle, which can best be described as the ‘broken sunroof’. (It slid back and never returned.) This lack of the basic material essential for […]
Rebuilding your learning strategy in uncertain times
To make your learning strategy ‘match-fit’ for today, you must invest in the ‘pre-game’ preparation.
Neuroscience and employee wellbeing: why lack of sleep is bad for business
Feeling tired or stressed isn’t just bad for our personal wellbeing – it’s also bad for the bottom line.
How to transition to a management position in L&D
Tips for moving up the ranks with your unique skill set.
Why focus is a leadership superpower
What does it take to become an agile leader?
Relieving the burden
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill was introduced to Parliament in May 2020 with a stated purpose of relieving the burden on businesses caused by Covid-19 and supporting economic recovery. Receiving Royal Assent on 25th June the legislation brought forward a number of temporary measures including a moratorium to give companies breathing space from creditors […]
People development: how to match learning styles to the learner
One size doesn’t necessarily fit all when it comes to learning.
How can L&D embrace business-aligned learning in difficult times?
What should ‘the new normal’ look like for L&D? Charles Jennings explores…
How to identify and work with L&D ‘super providers’
The best learning providers are those who treat it as a partnership.
Make your LNA improve business performance
A research study by CEB Global found only 34% of business leaders think the L&D function impacts on business outcomes. This figure is damming for the impact L&D teams have on organisational performance. But how do we improve this negative perception? By starting right back at the beginning of the learning cycle, at learning needs […]
Why a ‘break it’ approach to learning and development will bring business success
If your training offering ‘ain’t broke,’ you should probably break it anyway. Find out why…
Time management techniques for WFH
Our lockdown lives are bending out of shape. The unchanging rhythm of the day-to-day can make it hard to remember which day of the week it is. Managing the competing demands of our work and home life can be a challenge and evidence suggests working hours have increased. It looks as though many of us […]
How to become an award winner in L&D innovation
What are the key ingredients to award-winning L&D innovation?
How to bridge the disconnect between L&D and other business functions
How can L&D change its reputation to become the business partner leadership teams need?
How to build a 21st century learning organisation in five steps
There is something very satisfying about doing a good job in a domain that you are comfortable with, and where you are demonstrating your own expertise. And there are many highly skilled roles in the L&D function. I was talking to an LMS administrator at the Learning Technologies conference in mid-February. I could no more […]
The role of L&D: aligning business objectives with learner needs
Business objectives versus individual learner needs.
How to build resilience with high intensity thought training
Did you know you can use high intensity training for your mind as well as your body?
Learning innovations: firing up your measurement capability
How can you ensure that your learners’ on-the-job behaviours have been improved by their training?
