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Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore

Ryan Austin 9 April 2025
🚀 Only 32% of L&D leaders have a strategy aligned with business goals—but that needs to change. Ryan Austin shares a practical five-step plan to transform your learning strategy from […]...
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The future of work: Modernising job architectures and why skills alone aren’t enough 

Ben Satchwell 7 April 2025
🧩 Jobs, skills, capabilities – how do they fit together? In today’s fast-changing world, static job roles no longer cut it. Skills matter, but without structure, they’re meaningless.  💡 Ben Satchwell explores why the […]...
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L&D isn’t broken. The way we work is.

Partner Content 7 April 2025
✨ From firefighting to accusations of being a cost centre. You’re not the problem — the system is ✨ In this punchy partner piece, we introduce the People Impact Loop™: […]...
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Make learning count: How a clear aspiration drives business impact 

Houra Amin 7 March 2025
Too often, L&D operates reactively, delivering training without clear business impact. You can change that when you anchor learning to strategic aspirations. Houra Amin explains how to drive measurable success […]...
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Scaling skill adoption with AI and a human-centric approach 

James Swift 24 February 2025
Take a phased approach and keep people at the heart of strategy, advises James Swift Leyton, like many businesses, prioritises client retention as a crucial driver of sustainable growth. Recognising […]...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Culture Delivering learning & training Digital literacy & digital poverty For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Future of work News Opinion Strategy Technology Understanding Business

L&D professionals question if AI really is a hot topic for 2025

Jo Cook 11 February 2025
Donald H Taylor launches his L&D Global Sentiment Survey and TJ digs into the results At the launch event for the of the L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2025, the 12th […]...
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Revolutionising corporate training with Virtual Reality: A bold new era for workforce learning

Partner Content 14 January 2025
Are budget and safety issues with your training? This partner article explores the VR solution to make your learning experience next level Imagine stepping into a world where employees can […]...
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Shaping the future: How the UK’s AI action plan transforms learning and development

Jo Cook 13 January 2025
The UK Government’s announcement to be an AI superpower will impact every L&D professional’s future Today to the UK government announced it’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has three key […]...
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How to showcase the value of L&D to C-suite leaders 

Collin Poage 19 November 2024
Savvy learning leaders align L&D with strategic business objectives to maximise its impact on organisations – Collin Poage explores how to effectively demonstrate L&D’s value to leadership  The role of […]...
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