Kirstie Greany

It’s an open secret that businesses throw huge sums of money at training that is often grossly ineffective. If we’re going to stop this collective madness, Nick Shackleton-Jones, CEO and Founder of Shackleton Consulting, believes we need to change the way we think about learning. Find out why you need to start questioning the conventions. […]

Faced with growing skill gaps, businesses are rethinking how their work is organized. The shift to skills-based organizations is gaining traction. But what does this mean for L&D? Lori Niles-Hofmann, Senior Learning EdTech Transformation Strategist at NilesNolen, sees it as your time to shine. Find out why she recommends not reaching for the latest piece […]

With economic pressures due to grow in the year ahead, the spotlight is on spend. How you use your resources is more important than ever. Simply meeting training demand isn’t enough. L&D needs to deliver impact. But this isn’t always happening. In fact, 57% of L&D professionals don’t feel they’re achieving the impact their business […]

Just as the transformations prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic start to settle, further change is on the way. Increased economic pressure means the spotlight is on spend. So, how do businesses stay ahead when every penny counts? We’ve tapped into the minds of L&D experts to discover how they plan to overcome these challenges. Find […]

Successful onboarding can significantly improve employee engagement and retention rates. But with more than half of organizations losing new hires in the first six months, this isn’t happening. Hear how Melanie Lepine, Global Onboarding Lead at CBRE, is changing things with an effective onboarding process that works at scale, and find out how collaboration is […]

Employee training is important in so many ways. It helps improve employee engagement and increases employee retention. If done right, a robust training & development plan also has a positive impact on efficiency, innovation and productivity. Naturally, training is good for employees and, ultimately, your profitability and customers. Creating a good employee training program doesn’t […]

“The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size,” said Albert Einstein. Hear how Lila Warren, Global Head of Retail Academy at a global retail food brand, is putting this idea at the heart of her learner-led approach. Find out why she’s harnessing curiosity and empowering her people to find […]

Faced with increasing training demand and more strategic responsibilities than ever before, L&D is feeling the pressure. Hear how Heather Gilmartin Adams, Senior Analyst at RedThread Research, is helping L&D teams understand that they don’t have to tackle the learning content dilemma alone. Find out why this requires a big mindset shift and a new […]

50% of L&D teams are looking to experts in their organizations to help with learning content creation. It’s the perfect way to deliver on the increasing demand for specific organizational skills. But as novices in learning design, can SMEs really deliver the right results? We explored this very challenge with David Hepworth, Learning Tech & […]

Branded training is an easy thing for L&D teams to overlook. Between identifying opportunities for training and creating laser-focused learning, the visual side of things can get lost by the wayside. However, implementing branding within your elearning is more important than you may think. Think of how much time and effort your organization puts into […]

L&D are under increased pressure to deliver more with less. Hear how David Hepworth, Learning & Talent – Design and Technology Lead at Aviva, is meeting this challenge with democratized learning creation. Discover how to get alignment across your organization on this learning strategy and find out why being future-focused and respecting people’s time is […]

Finding the best online training tools can be a difficult task. If you’re creating elearning, you will need to produce quality content and courses quickly, especially if you are to meet the ever-changing needs of your end users. To do this effectively, you’ll require a range of software. To help you with the task, here’s […]

The skills and knowledge businesses need to succeed are constantly evolving. If you’re going to keep up, learning and development needs to be an ongoing process. But what does this involve? Hear how Jason Flynn, Global Head of Learning at GfK, has developed continuous learning strategies that work at scale. Explore how building flexible learning […]

Companies with compliant and ethical cultures are more successful. Yet compliance training is often seen as a burden. Something that people have to do, rather than need or want to do. Jason Baker, Founder of Snowfish Learning, wants to change this attitude. Hear how he’s refocusing compliance training on behavior. Find out how to target […]

Microlearning can be an effective way to deliver learning in short bursts that fits with learners’ needs and busy schedules. But is shorter elearning always better? Find out exactly how to create microlearning that is engaging and easily digestible, yet still creates a learning impact. Watch the webinar recording to find out why learners respond […]

We’ve rounded up 10 of the best elearning examples – each perfect for different goals and audiences – to give you fresh ideas for how to engage your audience in 2023. We support hundreds of elearning projects across all of our customers. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that each one is unique. […]

Learning doesn’t exist in a bubble. From daily tasks to urgent deadlines, lots of things are competing for employees’ time. So, how can you get their attention and create real business impact? Hear how Zsolt Olah, Senior Learning Technologist at Amazon, is rethinking end user engagement. Explore how to dig deeper so engagement translates into […]

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are essential to L&D’s success. From understanding the context to developing the content, they shape your learning solutions. But their role doesn’t have to end there. With skill gaps and training needs on the rise, many L&D teams are looking for new approaches to meet demand. We spoke to L&D leaders […]

L&D is all about creating change. But how do you know if you’ve successfully achieved this? Hear why Kevin M. Yates, L&D Detective, believes everyone can uncover the learning measurements that count. Find out when to measure and what to look for. Discover why refocusing the business on purpose is essential to creating impact. Play […]

Digital learning has been key to helping employees and businesses adapt over the last few years. Due to their critical input, L&D teams find themselves in an exciting position. Hear how Stella Lee, founder of Paradox Learning, wants everyone to grasp the opportunity of greater influence to lead with purpose. Explore how to be a […]