How To Build a Modern Learning and Development Team

How To Build a Modern Learning and Development Team

Many corporate L&D teams are slow to evolve their philosophies.…

Jan 29, 2020 18 min read
The 7 Skills L&D Teams Need For Today’s World

The 7 Skills L&D Teams Need For Today’s World

Updated: Aug 2024 Practising what we preach in the L&D…

Feb 20, 2019 1 min read
When did we lose the love of doing the work?

When did we lose the love of doing the work?

I have a confession…I like to work. Yet, I find…

Feb 23, 2026 3 min read
3 Ways L&D Actually Adds Value In AI Adoption

3 Ways L&D Actually Adds Value In AI Adoption

L&D teams trying to and/or being responsible for total company…

Jan 28, 2026 5 min read
How High-Performing L&D Teams Are Crafting Value With AI

How High-Performing L&D Teams Are Crafting Value With AI

Unpacking the habit, choices and behaviours with AI across workplace…

Jan 20, 2026 16 min read
My 7 Best Thoughts on Learning, Life and Technology From 2025

My 7 Best Thoughts on Learning, Life and Technology From 2025

I wrote 156,000 words across 52 editions to 5,000 people in my newsletter across 2025.…

Jan 2, 2026 5 min read

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The secret to being a great storyteller

The secret to being a great storyteller

We all use a number of platforms to share our…

Nov 23, 2018 1 min read
How to solve a problem: The art of beginning at the end

How to solve a problem: The art of beginning at the end

Bloody problems, we spend our life trying to avoid them,…

Oct 7, 2020 1 min read
Coaching is great, but it’s not an optimal learning strategy

Coaching is great, but it’s not an optimal learning strategy

Yes, another controversial thought, perhaps. But, it’s something that I…

Sep 21, 2022 1 min read

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