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Training Journal Training Journal is the UK’s only dedicated publication for the training and L&D industry.

Training Journal has the largest learning & development community and resource online. Training Journal exists to promote learning & development, support the needs of the L&D community and to raise L&D's profile at board level and in the political environment

Diversity isn’t enough: L&D’s role in helping future leaders be seen and heard Charlotte Otter explores how L&D can move...
03/07/2025

Diversity isn’t enough: L&D’s role in helping future leaders be seen and heard

Charlotte Otter explores how L&D can move beyond hiring commitments to support genuine career growth for diverse talent. With visibility, support and structured development, learning professionals can help underrepresented leaders step into their power—and the C-Suite—at a time when some companies are pulling back from their DEI promises. Hiring diverse

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TJ Newsflash 02 July – AI fairness, frazzled leaders, and fragile managers The latest L&D news, reports, research and up...
02/07/2025

TJ Newsflash 02 July – AI fairness, frazzled leaders, and fragile managers

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: ‘Workcations’ blur holiday boundaries, risking burnout and disconnection. As the line between rest and work vanishes, are we trading true downtime for faux flexibility? Discover how this trend could be undermining your wellbeing.

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From four walls to open fields: What SOFest taught us about connection and curiosity TJ Editor Jo Cook takes us inside S...
01/07/2025

From four walls to open fields: What SOFest taught us about connection and curiosity

TJ Editor Jo Cook takes us inside SOFest — the joyful, curious, and beautifully unorthodox learning festival in a field. With sessions ranging from AI coaching to human design, wild swimming to silent discos, this is professional development done differently — and maybe just how it should be, learning in

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The evolution of workplace wellbeing: It’s more than words, it’s a leadership practice Back in the 1980s, it was all ab...
30/06/2025

The evolution of workplace wellbeing: It’s more than words, it’s a leadership practice

Back in the 1980s, it was all about toughing it out. Now, workplace wellbeing means so much more. Dr Lesley Aitcheson looks at how mental, emotional and physical health became business priorities. She explains why leaders make the real difference, and why it’s time to stop talking and start doing

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Making skills shareable: The rise of digital credentials Digital credentials promise to make skills easier to prove, ha...
27/06/2025

Making skills shareable: The rise of digital credentials

Digital credentials promise to make skills easier to prove, harder to fake and quicker to share. But old habits die hard. What’s holding things back? And how can open-source platforms help? Sergiy Movchan digs into the perks, pitfalls and practicalities of swapping paper for a smarter way to record achievements In

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Psychological safety for neurodiversity: One size does not fit all Psychological safety is the secret sauce of brillian...
26/06/2025

Psychological safety for neurodiversity: One size does not fit all

Psychological safety is the secret sauce of brilliant teams, but how does it actually play out, especially when neurodivergent minds are in the mix? We explore what it means to feel safe, seen and supported at work, and why listening better might just be the leadership superpower we all need

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The myth of leadership versus management: Why the best managers do both Too often, leadership and management are treate...
25/06/2025

The myth of leadership versus management: Why the best managers do both

Too often, leadership and management are treated as opposing forces. But what if the real value lies in knowing how and when to switch between them? Paul Matthews explores how modern managers can blend both to get results without the drama, and why clinging to old distinctions just doesn’t work

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Clear, kind and real: How to make communication count Your communication skills can go from clunky to clear with just a...
24/06/2025

Clear, kind and real: How to make communication count

Your communication skills can go from clunky to clear with just a few tweaks. From knowing what kind of chat you're really having to handling tricky moments with empathy, it’s all about keeping it real and human. Jo Henwood explains how to keep your cool and make your message land

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L&D at a crossroads: Innovate like Netflix or fade like Blockbuster Learning and development teams are facing a turning...
23/06/2025

L&D at a crossroads: Innovate like Netflix or fade like Blockbuster

Learning and development teams are facing a turning point. Ravinder Tulsiani explains what needs to change to stay useful and effective. From using smart technology to making learning quicker and easier to access, it is time to move on from the old ways and build something that really works today

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Future-proofing with scenario thinking What if you encountered a Black Swan, a Grey Rhino or a Silver Lining? Steve Maca...
20/06/2025

Future-proofing with scenario thinking

What if you encountered a Black Swan, a Grey Rhino or a Silver Lining? Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan show how these powerful metaphors for shocks, slow-burning threats and surprise opportunities can help you prepare for the future, not by predicting it, but by staying adaptable and ready for anything

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Beyond push-back: 5 modern truths about change resistance Change at work feels harder than ever. But there’s more going ...
19/06/2025

Beyond push-back: 5 modern truths about change resistance

Change at work feels harder than ever. But there’s more going on than people simply digging in their heels. Simon Phillips unpacks what’s really behind the push-back, from stress and burnout to wanting a proper say in decisions, and shares smart ways to help make change feel better for everyone

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TJ Newsflash 18 June – AI project demand surges 230%, younger people push harder for inclusive hiring and customer educa...
19/06/2025

TJ Newsflash 18 June – AI project demand surges 230%, younger people push harder for inclusive hiring and customer education efforts expand, but gaps remain

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Skills Symphony launches with big-name backing; UK hiring sentiment dips to lowest since 2021; White House sets ambitious apprenticeship target—read for how these shifts could impact your workforce strategy. Skills-first learning, hiring transforms

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