Back Issues - June 2008

• The editor
  Debbie Carter introduces the June 2008 issue.
• In case you hadn't noticed, I'm disabled
  Institutional discrimination is widespread against disabled people working in the lifelong learning sector, claims a recent report. Elizabeth Eyre finds out more.
• An early warning alert on learning?
  NIACE has revealed a fall in learning participation among key target groups for the government's learning and skills strategy. Elizabeth Eyre finds out more.
• Conference countdown
  With just three weeks to go until TJ's annual conference, Debbie Carter highlights some of the day's programme.
• Getting to the heart of social exclusion
  A new government-backed initiative aims to tackle social exclusion by improving the nation's IT skills. Elizabeth Eyre went along to the launch.
• Call for urgent review of training and CPD
  The Skills Commission has completed its inquiry into the state of information, advice and guidance services in the UK. Elizabeth Eyre reads the report.
• Association news
  A rundown of news from organisations representing L&D professionals.
• Ask Izzy
  In a regular new feature, TJ agony aunt Isobel Rimmer provides the answers to your training problems.
• Peter Honey
  Peter Honey reveals a longing to walk on the wild side.
• Martyn Sloman
  This month, Martyn Sloman reflects on the joys of being an author - and how a little decency goes a long way.
• Across the pond
  In a regular new feature, Harrison Monarth gives us a flavour of L&D life on the other side of the Atlantic. This month he reveals how green is the new black for corporate America.
• Tech trends
  Today's project managers are becoming motivational coaches as take-up of 'rapid e-learning' speeds up a notch, says Lars Unneberg.
• The road to justice and success
  Debbie Carter talks to Professor Binna Kandola about his research into leadership and equal opportunities.
• From ice age to computer age
  Elizabeth Eyre finds out more about the refrigeration industry's first e-learning portal.
• How inspired is your team?
  Dr Sukhwant Bal reveals the secrets of inspirational management.
• The ascent to leadership
  Michael Anthony Holliday reveals the art of leading from the middle of the pack.
• Positive leadership
  Paul Fairhurst takes a strengths-based look at leading.
• Why a senior manager needs a mentor
  Judith Germain explains why having a mentor can be better for top managers than having a coach.
• Straight bananas: the role of the EU in L&D?
  In an introduction to a new series of articles taking a regular look at how the EU influences learning and development here in the UK, Andrew McCoshan outlines the important policies that are in place and how member states aim to achieve them.
• On being coached
  In the second instalment of her coaching diary, Elizabeth Eyre charts her experience of goal-setting.
• Tools of the trade
  In a new series, Carol Wilson identifies the tools and models frequently used during coaching projects. This month, she looks at Appreciative Inquiry.
• Rich questions in coaching
  Asking unfamiliar, unexpected and unavoidable questions is an effective way of moving coachees forward, says Deni Lyall.
• Super models
  In a series of articles examining learning models, Dr Mike Clayton looks at Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - why we are never satisfied.
• Online editor
  Sue Mennell provides a round-up of the month on TJ Online.
• Netcheck
  Our series looking at the best of the web is back. This month, Garry Platt finds a discussion group dedicated to measuring the return on investment of training.
• Thinking tools
  Debbie Carter outlines some exercises related to perceptual creativity.
• Hints and tips
  Stephen Seymour has some tips on successfully managing office romances.
• Great thinkers
  Sir Edmund Hillary (1919 - 2008).
• New appointments
  Who's who and where?
• L Vaughan Spencer
  This month the Gangsta Motivator seeks spiritual sustenance.