Gareth Southgate as a leader: What went wrong?
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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…
Skills England: A Beacon of hope or a missed opportunity?
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Could Skills England address the skills gap, where the apprenticeship levy and other government initiatives have fallen short? TrainingZone columnist Erica Farmer is not new to this game and will not be fooled.
Unlocking and nurturing your workplace genius
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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?
Navigating generational perceptions of GenAI
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Deloitte research highlights both worry and excitement among Gen Z with regards to Generative AI. Erica Farmer explores how accounting for different generational experiences of GenAI is a strategic imperative for employers and L&D.
Is it weak to focus on strengths? Is it strong to examine weakness?
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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.
A learning industry that doesn’t know how to learn? How did we get here?
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Who taught you how to learn? Did anyone? Let’s face it: we can’t know what we haven’t been taught. Maybe we need to wave the white flag of not knowing and, finally, begin to learn.
Is your LinkedIn profile doing you a disservice?
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The L&D industry has a competitive jobs market and having the right knowledge and skills isn’t enough. You must also showcase them. How? With a fully optimised LinkedIn profile that packs a punch. The advice below will help you curate an impactful profile.
Why mission-critical thinking trumps passion
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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.
Could AI coachbots replace human coaches?
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We’ve already seen an explosion of AI-enabled services in every area of business, education and training that have the potential to radically change how we work. Coaching is one such area that is following suit… but how effective could a coachbot really be?
Help your employees resolve workplace conflict themselves
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If clashes can be nipped in the bud by the very people involved, senior intervention or formal action might not be required. Here’s how organisations can empower their employees to resolve their own conflicts.
Five deep listening skills to help navigate workplace conflict
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The importance of strong listening skills when dealing with conflict is often overlooked and misunderstood. Help your learners become better listeners with these five deep listening skills.
Achieving a balance between technical and human skills
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Investing in today’s workforce is crucial to ensuring employees have the skills for a brighter tomorrow
How can we measure the impact of L&D on culture change?
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Jackie Clifford explores the difficulties L&D organisations face in providing solid, tangible evidence of culture change.
Is leadership development broken?
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The leadership development industry is rife with generic courses that show little evidence of changing behaviours. So what’s the solution? Nigel Paine urges us to ditch the courses and experiment with collective decision making and extended conversation.
The future-focused CLO: Building capabilities for tomorrow
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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.
Personal development: The learning culture starts with you
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Embedding a learning culture at work begins with you.
How learning leaders can craft the optimal learning environment
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By taking a holistic approach that considers the psychological and physical dimensions of learning, CLOs can craft spaces that catalyse learning.
How making invitations can elevate leaders
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Inclusive and intentional invitations can improve leadership quality. They can motivate and empower and provide an opportunity to make a difference.
Rip the band aid off: Have that difficult conversation
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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.
Transforming L&D from ‘nice to have’ to ‘need to have’
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In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational dynamics, learning and development (L&D) often finds itself relegated to the status of a ‘nice to have’ department rather than being recognised as the operational imperative it truly is. It’s time for a paradigm shift.