Breaking through the surface: How to transfer learning into performance
Only 12% of employees apply new skills from workplace learning. How can L&D address this transfer gap? The solution lies not in flashy methods, but in Performance Learning – an approach that connects development to real work. Ang Brennan, Head of Talent and Learning at Insights explains how to make learning stick.
Make it stick: Why learners can’t recall your training session – and how to fix it
Is your training session not leading to the desired behaviour change among learners? Amy Brann, author of ‘Make Your Brain Work’, explores why this might be, and offers neuroscience-backed strategies to help make learning stick for life.
Five 2025 training trends: Addressing the knowing-doing gap
What training needs are organisations investing in right now? Workplace expert Matt Dean explores the knowledge gaps organisations are looking to close in 2025 – and what they reveal about the current employment landscape.
Unlocking and nurturing your workplace genius
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?
Is it weak to focus on strengths? Is it strong to examine weakness?
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.
Learning outcomes and objectives: The foundations for L&D success
Struggling to prove the impact of your learning programmes? Learning expert Jackie Clifford cuts through the confusion between outcomes and objectives – and shows you how to use both to create focused, effective interventions that deliver real results.
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.
Gut reflexes versus data investigation: A cautionary tale
When L&D problems emerge, it’s natural to have a hunch about where the fault lies. But should you rely on that gut reaction? Learning Specialist Harri Savage shares the cautionary tale of an instinctual response to low participation rates that almost a cost a business a quarter of a million pounds.
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.
How to integrate essential Universal Design for Learning principles
Adhering to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines will not only create more inclusive learning experiences, it will also help foster a skills-growth culture. Here, learning expert Jackie Clifford shares practical ways to integrate UDL in your L&D offering.
Is learning transfer a nice-sounding buzzword or a clear expectation?
Is learning transfer a nice-sounding buzzword or a clear expectation from your organisation? Melanie Martinelli, CEO of the Institute for Transfer Effectiveness, shares the signals (both conscious and unconscious) that suggest to trainees you value their attendance more than their application.
Five copyright myths debunked by the Copyright Licensing Agency
Are you and your team at risk of copyright infringement? Discover why it’s so easy to infringe copyright at work inadvertently and why upskilling your team could be the resolution you didn’t know you needed.
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.
Why is mentoring so important for middle management?
Executive coach Yetunde Hofmann explores the value of mentoring the middle management level and how to deliver a targeted development scheme that benefits them and the wider organisation.
Collaborate and learn: Bringing social learning to life at work
Tips to encourage social learning through collaboration as part of the everyday.
Empowering men: Bridging the learning gap for gender equity in the workplace
A recent study by Hult International Business School reveals a significant learning gap among men on the issue of workplace gender equity. Targeted training to help reduce fear and encourage honest dialogue is critical to advancing progress.
Share the load with AI to create great training
Training designer Sheridan Webb explores why your role in learning and development is safe if you collaborate with AI rather than compete with it – and how to do it.
Is your LinkedIn profile doing you a disservice?
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.
Communicating the value of L&D
What is the true value of L&D on performance and how do we measure this impact? Focusing L&D activities on measurable performance improvement is the key.
