Employee Assessments and Skill Data in the AI Era
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every industry, and corporate learning is no exception. As AI capabilities advance, organizations have an unprecedented opportunity to leverage AI to enhance their learning and development (L&D) strategies. Following part 1 of this series “AI’s True Potential in L&D and the Workplace” this article explores the evolution of assessments and […]
5 Inquiries For Conscious Professionals
In these persistently transformative times, the disruptions around us serve as catalysts for change, reshaping the landscape of possibilities and potential. Amid today’s tumult, we are presented with a daily invitation to re-evaluate and redirect our efforts. More significantly, each moment provides an opportunity to steer our thoughts toward new directions with heightened intention. […]
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.
How to make learning and development more inclusive for disabled people
We explore L&D’s role in disability inclusion.
The Conscious Future Of Law Firms
In the dynamic landscape of the legal industry, where advancements in technology, evolving work preferences, and a growing emphasis on wellbeing are reshaping traditional norms, the concept of Conscious Leadership emerges as a guiding light. As we step into the next decade, a profound transformation is poised to unfold, one that will see Conscious […]
Learning from puppies: Training is for life not just for Christmas
So many people in training are focused on the training day itself. But just like dogs, training is for life, not just for Christmas.
How the SCARF Model can enhance L&D research and delivery
To ignite curiosity, give your learners’ brains what they need – a SCARF.
Learn to Play and Play to Learn
My brother, who is recovering from a recent operation, visited last week and we took the opportunity to break out one of our favourite childhood board games – Totopoly. A gold star to anyone who is a) old enough and b) geeky enough to know this one! For those who don’t, it’s a classic […]
Tips for Virtual Delivery – Part 2: Engagement
In my previous blog, I provided the first three top tips for effective virtual delivery, which for me are the basics: Choose a system that supports learning. Keep your group small. Keep sessions short. In this blog, I want to provide three more tips that will help you begin to create a learning environment where […]
Have you accounted for accountability in your diversity training?
Accountability underpins meaningful and effective learning around diversity, equity and inclusion.
Tips for Virtual Delivery – Part 1: The Basics
Some believed that virtual delivery was a short term ‘fix’ in response to the unique challenges of the pandemic, and that the old norms would return as soon as it was over. However, the fact that it has allowed many organisations to dramatically reduce costs, whilst eliminating travel and thereby helping the environment, means that virtual […]
A brave new world: Leveraging AI to support mental health
How AI can support mental health in the workplace
Grappling with the grey areas in scenario-based learning
Best practices in DEI aren’t always one thing or the other. The most important thing is our capability to discuss what’s transpired in a respectful and meaningf
How to use journey mapping in learning design
Journey mapping is a great way to identify opportunities to improve the learner experience. If you’re new to the process, this quick guide will help.
Conscious Affirmations for Aligned Leadership
Affirmations sometimes unfairly get a bit of a bad press… you might even be thinking twice about reading this article as you sense I might be limbering up to get all new agey on you. I hope to put your mind at ease. Let’s start by thinking about affirmations as powerfully intentional self-talk. Through […]
5 Tips from Actors to Improve Presentation SkIlls
As we all know, a presentation can make or break a pitch, a training session and/or our reputations. But how do you take your presenting game to the next level? Well, why not get some tips from one of the most accomplished presenters out there: actors! Actors have been perfecting their craft for centuries, so […]
Five tips for embedding quality in training and driving better ROI
Are your L&D programmes set up for success?
The unexpected advantages of awards – and how to make your entry stand a chance
Entering awards is not just about getting an external slap on the back. It’s an opportunity to reflect and learn.
Cultivating Mindfulness in the Digital Age
Navigating the Path to Inner Balance Dear fellow Conscious Professionals! As we delve deeper into the digital era, the importance of cultivating mindfulness becomes ever more paramount. The relentless pace of modern life bombards us with distractions, leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others. In this article, we will explore practical ways to […]
Playtime for Leaders
As an actor, one of the most important skills you can learn is improvisation. By learning to think on your feet and roll with the punches, actors bring characters to life and keep a scene fresh. However, the benefits of improvisational techniques are not limited to the realm of acting. Strategic improvisation can also be […]
