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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

Executive coaching in context: exploring intent, impact and interpretation Shilpi Sahai examines the complex dynamics ex...
10/10/2025

Executive coaching in context: exploring intent, impact and interpretation

Shilpi Sahai examines the complex dynamics executive coaching within organisations through a theoretical lens, exploring its intended and implicit purposes within organisations. Drawing on established frameworks, she highlights the tensions between individual agency and organisational alignment, offering a nuanced perspective on how coaching contributes to leadership, culture and long-term performance.

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Ever wondered why your course isn’t getting the completion rates you hoped for? Kayleigh Atherton explains why a strong ...
09/10/2025

Ever wondered why your course isn’t getting the completion rates you hoped for?

Kayleigh Atherton explains why a strong course launch is only half the battle. Without intentional design and a focus on learning outcomes, even well-marketed courses can underperform. Using the IMPACT Framework, she shares how to build learner-first experiences that drive completion, transformation, and sustainable growth in the online course space.

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From resistance to uptake: Close skills gaps with AI-enabled learning AI-based learning platforms promise speed, persona...
08/10/2025

From resistance to uptake: Close skills gaps with AI-enabled learning

AI-based learning platforms promise speed, personalisation and measurable impact. Ian Howell from FutureLearn explores how LXPs remove barriers, match challenge to ability and deliver just-in-time microlearning. He shows how data identifies skills gaps, predicts retention risks and builds motivation through autonomy, competence and relevance; turning L&D into a responsive engine.

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From soft skills to survival skills: Rethinking human capability in the age of AI Kalindi Hawkins explores how organisat...
07/10/2025

From soft skills to survival skills: Rethinking human capability in the age of AI

Kalindi Hawkins explores how organisations can develop human-centred capabilities to thrive in an AI-driven world. Moving beyond digital upskilling, she shares five practical strategies for building adaptability, resilience, and leadership in uncertainty. This approach turns learning into a strategic asset that fuels transformation, not just transactions, in today’s fast-changing landscape.

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How to move a cost centre to a profit centre Russell Wardrop highlights that learning and development is too often seen ...
06/10/2025

How to move a cost centre to a profit centre

Russell Wardrop highlights that learning and development is too often seen as a discretionary cost rather than a strategic investment with business impact. When programmes are designed to drive commercial outcomes, they don’t just inform — they transform. The ROI comes when learning delivers behaviour change and boosts the bottom

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Can strategic growth and people-first values truly go hand in hand? High growth can strain culture, yet scaling with int...
03/10/2025

Can strategic growth and people-first values truly go hand in hand?

High growth can strain culture, yet scaling with intent keeps people, clients and communities front and centre. Invest in learning, wellbeing and inclusive leadership; align acquisitions to values; embed in local economies; measure performance, not just speed. Heidi Thompson argues that the real challenge is to grow while protecting values.

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Beyond company cars: building an inclusive mobility value proposition Corporate mobility is shifting from cars and reimb...
02/10/2025

Beyond company cars: building an inclusive mobility value proposition

Corporate mobility is shifting from cars and reimbursements to an employee-centred, cross-functional strategy. With regulation tightening and expectations rising, HR, Finance, CSR and operations must align to balance cost, carbon and experience. Dan Boiangiu argues that, done well, mobility strengthens business brand, people inclusion, retention and performance—not just transport. For

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From preference to performance: adapting training for new hires Onboarding is evolving fast: Eleanor Hecks shows leaders...
01/10/2025

From preference to performance: adapting training for new hires

Onboarding is evolving fast: Eleanor Hecks shows leaders must tailor training to diverse learning preferences, neurodiversity and hybrid work. Use analytics, microlearning, translation and gamification to personalise pathways, boost engagement and prove ROI through retention and performance. Prioritise accessibility, mentorship, coaching to embed continuous learning and resilience from day one.

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From slow lanes to sprints: how Agile transformed our L&D delivery Doubling output without burning out, Nassia Katroutso...
30/09/2025

From slow lanes to sprints: how Agile transformed our L&D delivery

Doubling output without burning out, Nassia Katroutsou shares how Agile project management reshaped her L&D team’s approach to course creation. Through clear preparation, sprint cycles and regular SME feedback, they boosted speed and quality, proving that with the right mindset, even small teams can deliver big, sustainably and with impact.

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Second, third, fourth career: How job pivots are redefining the future of work With such global uncertainty, big skills ...
29/09/2025

Second, third, fourth career: How job pivots are redefining the future of work

With such global uncertainty, big skills gaps and longer working lives, more people are pivoting careers. INTOO research shows 41% have switched direction and 35% lack a defined path. Owen Morgan explains how upskilling, coaching and outplacement support boost satisfaction, resilience and business performance, as multi-career journeys become the norm.

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When CEOs quiet quit: A playbook for executive re-engagement CEO turnover surged in 2024, with disengagement at the top ...
26/09/2025

When CEOs quiet quit: A playbook for executive re-engagement

CEO turnover surged in 2024, with disengagement at the top threatening transformation. Nick Petschek argues that we must move beyond traditional support roles to become active catalysts of change: spotting early signs of executive withdrawal, reigniting urgency, and embedding engagement as a strategic capability in today’s fast-moving, AI-driven business landscape.

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The future of frameworks is integration, not competition Ben Satchwell explores why well-intentioned frameworks often ca...
25/09/2025

The future of frameworks is integration, not competition

Ben Satchwell explores why well-intentioned frameworks often cause confusion rather than clarity. Drawing on common mistakes and missed opportunities, he shows how better integration, rather than wholesale replacement, can unlock value. One global reference for digital skills, SFIA9, offers a powerful example of what works when frameworks align, not compete.

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