The AI adoption gap in L&D: Why so many teams are stuck (and how to move forward)
AI adoption in L&D is stalling not because of scepticism, but due to knowledge gaps, perceived talent shortages and outdated KPIs, new Rise Up research finds. Chief Learning Officer Frédéric Hébert outlines how L&D can remove these three barriers and overcoming the AI adoption gap.
The AI-powered workforce: Where are you on the ‘three-loop journey’?
Most organisations are using AI to optimise existing work – but that’s just the first loop. Simon Brown, Global Learning & Development Leader at EY, explores the three-loop journey organisations must take to move beyond efficiency gains towards genuine innovation and reinvention in an AI-powered world.
Why sitting out the AI conversation isn’t an option for L&D
Fosway’s David Wilson explains why GenAI conversation interfaces could reshape learning experiences, what risks L&D must address now, and why ignoring AI means risking the future relevance of your function.
How to use AI in L&D
With 70% of business leaders fearing skills shortages are holding their businesses back, organisations that are using AI in learning to upskill fastest will gain a competitive advantage, writes Elliot Gowans.
Nano learning: Your complete guide to the sub-five-minute learning revolution
Sarah Mian explores what nanolearning means for L&D teams, why it works so effectively alongside other learning formats and how to implement it in your organisation to provide employees with professional development that fits every available moment.
From reactive to ready: Seven steps to build workplace learning agility
Skills are changing faster than ever, while traditional L&D approaches can’t keep pace with the speed of business transformation. Idan Sol shares a practical seven-step framework that will transform your L&D function from firefighting to future ready through building workforce agility.
The AI skills gap in the UK: Challenges and opportunities
With 61% of UK workers never having received any AI training, the pressure is on for L&D teams to provide robust development opportunities – or risk falling behind the competition. Elliot Gowans explores the AI skills gap, why it exists and how L&D can help successfully bridge the gap.
AI skills in demand: Building a future-ready workforce in 2026
Carolin Boldt explores the essential AI skills your workforce needs, which roles are most affected by AI transformation and how to bridge the training gap with practical, accessible learning solutions.
How to choose the LMS that’s right for you – and your reskilling and upskilling needs
How do you pick the LMS that meets your organisation’s unique needs? It starts with asking the right questions and consulting deeply with stakeholders. Here, Natalie Ann Holborow of Synergy Learning outlines how to match your skills requirements to LMS features – basing your choice around business goals, not a flashy sales pitch.
TrainingZone’s 2025 most popular reads
What captured your attention in the 2025 L&D sphere? It’s time to reveal our 10 most popular reads on TrainingZone…
Beyond the hype: What’s really happening with AI in learning systems
Fosway’s David Wilson cuts through the noise to reveal which AI capabilities are genuinely live, where vendors are over-promising, and what L&D leaders should prioritise right now – not three years from now.
Why your compliance training won’t stop the next cyber-attack
Traditional compliance training isn’t enough to protect your organisation from today’s cyber threats. Nick Petschek from Kotter International explains why behavioural change – not just awareness – is essential. Here, he shares practical strategies to help your employees instinctively recognise and respond to sophisticated social engineering attacks, even under pressure.
96% of L&D leaders say digital learning is important – but is it right for your organisation?
Even the most well-intentioned eLearning project can fall flat. Why? Because it’s not always the right solution to your organisation’s problem. Digital training expert Jessica Isaacs outlines six steps to eLearning success – first up is checking that you should even proceed.
Nine criteria for choosing your next L&D business partner (and why most selection processes get it wrong)
Most L&D selection processes focus on cost and features while missing what truly predicts partnership success. Laura Overton, Founder of Learning Changemakers, reveals nine criteria that distinguish transformational partnerships from transactional supplier relationships – and shares how one Australian retailer reduced staff turnover by 10.5% by choosing collaboration over compliance.
Personalised learning: A long overdue shift away from box-ticking
While organisations continue rolling out one-size-fits-all programmes, people disengage from irrelevant content that fails to meet their real needs. Des Anderson, co-founder of LearnUpon, reveals how AI-powered personalised learning transforms L&D from compliance box-ticking into strategic skill development.
Nine tips for securing the learning investment you need
Learning and development is an important investment for organisations. Here are nine tips for creating a robust learning investment strategy to drive forward organisational success.
Four ways to disrupt your learning function with AI – before somebody else does
AI is already reshaping your business – is your learning team ready? In this piece, Liz Naylor and Lior Locher, senior learning consultants at NIIT, challenge you to rethink your value, strategy, and role before someone else does it for you. This isn’t about chasing the latest tech. It’s about leading boldly, with AI as a strategic ally.
L&D leaders, get set for complete change
If shifts like LMS to LXP, microlearning, video learning, and gamification felt disruptive, the next wave of L&D change will be even more revolutionary – and that’s a good thing, says global HR analyst Josh Bersin.
How ‘colleague AI’ can help L&D on assessments, skills and metrics
Meet your new digital team mate, AI, who has come on board to help you tackle your knottiest L&D problems. We’re not far off from this reality, says Lior Locher and Liz Naylor, senior learning consultants at NIIT. Here, they outline three emerging AI capabilities to watch and explore.
Revolutionise your training with a modern compliance LMS
Struggling to keep pace with changing compliance demands? Kirstie Coetzee, Associate Product Manager at Access Learning, shares guidance on using a compliance learning management system (LMS) to streamline your processes.