Trojan Horse or training request? How to tell what’s really going on
Not every training need is what it seems. Dani Bacon and Garin Rouch of Distinction Business Consulting reveal how to spot when a training request is actually a Trojan Horse – and what to do next.
Rip the band aid off: Have that difficult conversation
Nobody enjoys awkward conversations, but burying your head in the sand could be harming your workplace and your relationships. Here are some ways to navigate those difficult discussions.
From skills erosion to complex resilience: How AI will transform L&D
How will AI disrupt the skills and development landscape? Professor Tom Calvard of the University of Edinburgh Business School examines the latest academic research, highlighting key insights for L&D professionals. From the realities of complex systems to the potential demise of human skills, this analysis explores what the future holds – and how to prepare for it.
Getting AI to help with your emergent learning content legacy: A seven-step beginner’s guide
As AI continues to transform work, it’s becoming clear that L&D will soon be grappling with an enormous legacy with learning content. To help manage this legacy, Lior Locher and Liz Naylor, senior learning consultants at NIIT, outline a seven-step programme to work through, with the help of AI.
Four key trends for L&D in 2025
How will L&D be at the heart of organisational success in 2025? Here, Elliot Gowans of Access Learning explores four key trends set to define the L&D space in 2025 and how organisations can leverage these insights to empower their people.
How to create an effective upskilling strategy across the employee lifecycle
Skills development is not a one-time event; it’s a continuous process implemented throughout the entire employee lifecycle. Here, Sarah Mian of Access Learning outlines how to plan and implement an effective upskilling strategy – from onboarding to a culture of continuous learning.
The power of action learning: How to solve real-world business problems
In part six of our L&D basics series, learning expert Jackie Clifford considers how action learning can solve business problems, build in-demand skills and drive knowledge-sharing.
Busting myths: The true value of degree apprenticeships in healthcare
This National Apprenticeship Week, Steven Hurst, Director of Corporate Learning at Arden University, dispels myths surrounding degree apprenticeships and highlights the long-term benefits these programmes offer the healthcare industry.
Unlocking team wisdom: How coaching elevates performance
Matt Somers offers wise words on unlocking team brilliance. Here, he explores six key factors driving group performance and how coaching supports each one.
Start your year strong at the World of Learning Summit
Get inspiration for your 2025 L&D plans at the World of Learning Summit, taking place on 4-5th February at Olympia, London.
The UK Government’s AI action plan: What learning and development teams need to know and do right now
What does the UK Government’s AI action plan mean for those in charge of upskilling the nation?
How to sharpen your leadership skills (without another futile training programme)
Why not use the turn of the new year to strengthen your leadership skills? L&D expert Nigel Paine shares three recommendations for becoming a better leader (and none of them involve an expensive, yet futile training course).
Mastering skills personalisation: Navigating the pitfalls of skills frameworks
L&D experts Teresa Rose & Dr. Markus Bernhardt explore the must-know foundations for meaningful skills development that drives performance. Get ready to put skills personalisation into successful practice.
Three learning and development trends for 2025
How will the world of learning evolve in 2025? Continuing the TrainingZone tradition, Robin Hoyle embarks on his yearly effort to predict the learning and development trends for the coming year.
11 expert predictions for learning and development in 2025
What is in store for learning and development this year? We’ve asked 11 industry experts to share their key predictions for 2025.
‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ – and other resilience myths
It makes sense to upskill your workers to boost resilience. But what you believe to be true about resilience – and what it takes to build it – might be wrong.
Back to basics: How to build skills and capability frameworks
Learn what a skills and capability framework is, and how to build an effective version for your organisation.
A review of learning and development in 2024: A Wicked journey down the yellow brick road
As 2024 draws to a close, Erica Farmer reflects on how the year has gone for the learning and development sector – with a touch of Wicked.
TrainingZone’s 2024 most popular reads
As we reach the end of 2024, it is time to reflect on the learning and development themes that caught your attention throughout the year.
Five ways to build adaptability and unlock human advantage in 2025
Should adaptability be a strategic priority for your 2025 L&D plans? Marcus Wylie, Head of Culture at Insights, believes so. After all, it unlocks a competitive edge that technology alone can’t replicate.
