L&D Quote: Benjamin Franklin

L&D Quote: Benjamin Franklin

Here’s this week’s L&D quote, this one from Benjamin Franklin. We hope it resonates with our learning and development readers and, perhaps, offer some capability development inspiration and motivation to share with the workforce! Who is Benjamin Franklin?Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790) was the governor of Pennsylvania, the first United States ambassador to France and…

Strategies for Effective Onboarding

Strategies for Effective Onboarding and New Hire Training

Onboarding and new hire training are crucial processes that set the stage for an employee’s success within an organisation. Effective onboarding goes beyond merely familiarising new hires with their job duties; it is an essential practice for integrating them into the company culture, aligning them with organisational goals, and setting them up for long-term success.…

L&D Tip: Peer-to-Peer learning

L&D Quick Tip: Peer-to-Peer Learning

Peer-to-Peer Learning: Encourage peer-to-peer learning and collaboration. This can be facilitated through group projects, mentoring programs, and collaborative platforms. Peer learning leverages the collective knowledge and experiences of the team, promoting knowledge sharing, teamwork, and a sense of community. If you have any Learning & Development quick tips you’d like to share, please send them…

L&D Friday Funny: PowerPoint

L&D Friday Funny: PowerPoint

Why did the PowerPoint go to therapy? There were too many slides to it’s personality! If you have any Learning & Development related jokes you’d like to share (especially if they’re better than ours!), please send them to AustralianLDN@yahoo.com.au. Our Sponsors: The Australian Learning & Development Network’s events and resources are available free of charge…

Soft Skills Training is as Important as Ever

Soft Skills Training is as Important as Ever for Employee Success

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, the SLT is increasingly acknowledging what we in the learning and development world have known all along…that technical skills alone are not sufficient for employee success! As such, we totally realise that for most of you reading this article, we’re almost certainly ‘preaching to the converted’. However, it might just…

L&D Quote: Albert Einstein

L&D Quote: Albert Einstein

Here’s this week’s L&D quote, this one from Albert Einstein. We hope it resonates with our learning and development readers and, perhaps, offer some capability development inspiration and motivation to share with the workforce! Who is Albert Einstein? Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) was a German physicist, widely renowned as one of the most influential…

Harnessing AI in

Harnessing AI in Learning and Development

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked transformative changes across various sectors, and Learning and Development is no exception. In Australia, organisations are increasingly recognising AI’s potential to enhance training programs, tailor learning experiences, and improve overall workforce capabilities. This article explores how AI is revolutionising L&D and the key benefits it brings to…

L&D Quick Tip: Regular Feedback

L&D Quick Tip: Provide Regular Feedback

Regular Feedback: Provide regular feedback to learners to help them understand their progress and areas for improvement. Constructive feedback should be specific, actionable, and timely. It motivates learners, helps them stay on track, and fosters a growth mindset, encouraging continuous improvement. If you have any Learning & Development quick tips you’d like to share, please…

L&D Humour: New Heights

L&D Friday Funny: New Heights

Why did the workshop participant bring a ladder to class? To reach the higher levels of understanding! If you have any Learning & Development related jokes you’d like to share (especially if they’re better than ours!), please send them to AustralianLDN@yahoo.com.au. Our Sponsors: The Australian Learning & Development Network’s events and resources are available free…