How vocal dynamism can refine your public speaking skills

Essential techniques to improve your voice when presenting to others
Four key skills for the next generation of leaders

As we move to a hybrid model of working, leadership skills will also need to evolve.
Seven big mistakes new leaders make and how to avoid them

The biggest mistakes new leaders make and how to avoid them.
Stop ridiculing order-takers in learning and development

L&D professionals need to shake off the stigma of being order-takers, says Sheridan Webb.
A new L&D paradigm for business strategy

In the current climate, businesses are exploring new and innovative ways to operate. Should L&D be involved in these strategic conversations?
UK data skills gap tackled through new programmes

Two of the UK’s leading education and professional development institutions, Imperial College Business School and Corndel, have expanded their highly successful partnership to launch a new suite of high impact skills development programmes, designed to address the needs of modern industry. From September 2022, Imperial and Corndel will offer two new Executive Education programmes; The Data-Driven Professional Programme, […]
Leadership development: In-role CEOs and the benefits of enabling leadership at all levels

Empowering leaders at all levels isn’t just an option for L&D – it’s a necessity.
How to get better at learning: lessons from an Olympian

The key to achieving better leadership, performance and resilience is in our ability to continually learn from others.
How hybrid working has transformed our listening skills

Making changes to how we communicate is essential if we are to interact effectively in a hybrid workplace
Why it’s time for L&D professionals to forget traditional notions of leadership

Rama Gheerawo explores the idea of ‘creative leadership’ – examining what has gone wrong with traditional leadership, and why anyone can be a modern day leader.
How to build a university-like learning culture within your organisation

Project Management Institute MD Ashwini Bakshi discusses how employers can build a university-like learning culture within their organisation.
Making meta skills training inclusive to all learners, not just leaders

Why do organisations still only offer people-facing skills training to their leaders?
Learning at Work Week 2022: Uncovering the truth behind lifelong learning

Learning at Work Week’s 2022 theme, ‘Learning Uncovered’, seeks to raise awareness of lifelong learning. But does the act of uncovering go far enough?
Empower employees to be the masters of their own careers

Smart organisations are learning that in order to retain staff, they need to give back control and empower their people
Why the Goldilocks principle of stress is no fairy tale for learners

Stress can have a huge impact on learning so why not harness it to the benefit of learners?
Tomorrow’s world: The skills we needed yesterday

The L&D predictions that fell short, and where we’re headed next.
How L&D can make the most of employee self-learning

An increasing number of employees are wanting to boost their skills. Here’s how L&D can ensure they are relevant
Could personalised learning increase employee retention?

Tailoring training packages to individual learners could help organisations win the war on talent
Three reskilling essentials to support adaptability

Reskilling is not about quick wins. It’s an ongoing process that will support future success through sustained unpredictability.
Closing the future skills gap: The problem that just won’t go away

It’s been on the agenda for years but we still don’t seem to be closing that future skills gap.