Mastering business alignment: A strategic guide for today’s chief learning officers

Cathy Hoy provides a detailed business alignment guide for Chief Learning Officers.
Tackling a problem like the skills crisis

Assessments and metrics are sorely needed if we are ever going to begin to narrow the skills gap in the UK.
From creation to curation: The changing role of L&D in the hybrid workplace

Learning professionals are no longer expected to be subject matter experts and course creators – instead, we are curators.
Back to basics: Do your learning experiences make an impact?

In the final instalment of our back to basics series, TrainingZone columnist Jackie Clifford shares guidance on crafting learning experiences that genuinely make organisational impact.
Learning how to give candid feedback

To be an effective leader you need to accept the responsibility of delivering constructive feedback, however uncomfortable it may be.
AI in learning: Where are we now and where should we be going?

In this interview, David Perring, Chief Insights Officer of Fosway, shares his candid views on L&D’s current approach to artificial intelligence, and what a utopia (or utopias) looks like for corporate learning.
Why skills-based learning is key to solving your talent shortage

What is skills-based learning and why is it the right approach for talent attraction and development today? David James, CLO at 360Learning, shares his thoughts.
Do apprenticeships deliver ‘skills for life’ or are they just good government PR?

To kick-off National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February), TrainingZone columnist Erica Farmer explores the 2024 theme of ‘skills for life’ and whether it truly applies to apprenticeship programmes.
Deep listening mastery for coaching success

In a busy city, a wise mentor excelled at listening. Colleagues were drawn to the mentor, as they felt heard and valued. Through this simple act, bonds deepened, ideas blossomed, and teamwork flourished. What was the secret? The potency of listening. A skill that can transform the workplace and demonstrates that understanding and connection begin […]
What is dyslexic thinking and how can you encourage it in the workplace?

How can L&D support, encourage and celebrate dyslexic thinking in the workplace?
Human skills and the technological singularity

In the age of AI disruption, where should we focus our reskilling efforts to protect future job security?
Did your learning and development predictions come true in 2023?

With the close of 2023 creeping in, we asked nine L&D experts to look back at their forecasting for the year.
Back to basics: How to leverage performance-focused learning

In part two of her Back to Basics series, Jackie Clifford explores learning methods that can support performance-focused learning.
Enter The Matrix: A review of learning and development in 2023

Reflecting on the past 12 months in learning and development, Erica Farmer invites you to enter The Matrix.
Time to ditch the ‘vanilla’ management training

Get creative and practical with your approach to management development and choose things that make us feel good, and don’t break the bank.
How L&D can unlock the power of user-generated content

User-generated content can foster collaboration, innovation and continuous development for everyone. But how can you get it going?
In (skills) data we trust: Taking a people-first approach to skills data use

The right use of skills data can create more meaningful careers, boost retention and employee satisfaction and enhance productivity.
Back to basics: How to conduct a learning needs analysis in three steps

Before dishing out any training, it’s important to ask yourself whether there is a clear learning need or if something else is going on.
Why training is often not the right solution

L&D is sometimes guilty of assuming training is the solution to any problem. We must stop this.
Adaptability quotient: A beacon for building stress-resilient workforces

The ramifications of AQ for learning, particularly in high-stress environments.