Opinion

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Communication For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers Opinion

How to succeed at telling your personal story

Leslie Fiorenzo May 9, 2024

Leslie Fiorenzo gives her top tips on ensuring that you really are heard Since the dawn of time humans have used stories to communicate and influence each other. The ability […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D Opinion

From AI integration to equity: reflections on SXSW EDU 2024

Andy Walker and Tom French May 8, 2024

Andy Walker and Tom French share five key learnings from the education conference in Texas, including recommended audio highlights so that you don’t miss out We were selected out of […]...

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Book related Coaching & mentoring For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Reflective practice

Think Like a Coach – book review

Vanessa Deroo May 7, 2024

Book: Think Like A CoachAuthor: Jude Sclater As an L&D practitioner, I am increasingly drawn to coaching – the methods, theories and advice. I truly believe this is a skill that benefits […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Data For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Opinion Technology

Curiosity and connection for AI in learning

Andrew Jacobs May 3, 2024

Andrew Jacobs explores how creatively thinking about technology and what we want from it can enhance not only your use of AI, but your strategy too I like to tinker. […]...

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Diversity, inclusion and equity Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Managing teams Neuroscience Opinion

Redefining neurodiversity in the workplace: beyond autism and dyslexia

Ed Thompson April 30, 2024

Ed Thompson delves into neurodiversity, showing its power to enhance teamwork and foster inclusivity in the workplace Neurodiversity, contrary to common misconceptions, doesn’t only refer to autism, dyslexia and other […]...

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For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Management Mental health Opinion Wellbeing

How can first-time CEOs manage stress effectively?

David Roche April 29, 2024

New to the top job? Don’t panic! David Roche shares practical tips to help first-time CEOs succeed McKinsey asserts that $1trillion is lost every year in market value of […]...

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For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Managing teams Opinion Reflective practice

The importance of upskilling both technical and leadership skills

Sue Musson April 25, 2024

Sue Musson on how L&D can enhance the leadership skills of technical experts Leaders with technical competence hold a unique advantage in today’s demanding workplace. Their expertise establishes immediate credibility, […]...

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Data For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Skills Talent Understanding Business

Data deficiency: how inaccurate reporting undermines the UK labour market

Nichola Hay April 12, 2024

Nichola Hay explains why capturing workforce data on a wide range of L&D initiatives is an economic necessity It was recently reported that workforce data provided by the Office for National […]...

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Collaboration Communication Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity Emotional intelligence For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion

My whole self – creating psychologically safe cultures at work

Simon Blake April 9, 2024

Simon Blake on the importance of feeling valued and empowered to be our ‘whole self’ at work When I feel safe at work, I am me without worrying about whether I am being […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) For new to L&D Opinion Technology

Shaping the future of work with artificial intelligence

Ravinder Tulsiani April 5, 2024

AI in the workplace: beware the risks and seize the opportunities, says Ravinder Tulsiani While artificial intelligence (AI) presents organisations with the promise of unparalleled efficiencies and capabilities, it also […]...