The leadership playbook that worked for the last decade is quietly becoming redundant. Hybrid teams, AI-augmented workflows and near-constant organisational change mean the skills that once defined a “strong leader” — decisiveness, deep functional expertise, command-and-control coordination — are no longer sufficient on their own. Ongoing research from bodies like Deloitte and McKinsey on the…
We’ve all been in that room – the trainer has done their best to keep it tight with just the key points, but the learners have one eye on the clock because their boss needs them back at their desks ASAP. It perfectly captures the real pressure L&D faces between covering the content and respecting…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate training faster than most organisations can formally document their strategy for it. What began as a handful of AI-enabled features bolted onto existing learning platforms has become a wholesale rethink of how skills are built, tracked and applied across the workforce. Personalisation is the most visible change. AI-driven learning platforms…
This week’s Learning & Development Network ‘Friday Funny’ is titled ‘Death by PowerPoint’. We’ve all been there; a workshop that’s basically a lecture delivered via a thousand slides. Slides can, of course, be a really helpful tool in training workshop, but need to be used sparingly if you want to keep your audience engaged! Our…
Please Note: This article was originally posted in the UK based LearningNews.com. The Australian L&D Network has no affiliation with Learning News or MHR. Click here for the original article. Why Time Is Still the Biggest Barrier to Effective Workplace Learning 24 Apr 2026 Learning News Learning and development (L&D) is firmly on the agenda…
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the concept of continuous learning has transcended from a nice-to-have perk to a critical component for organisational success. A workplace culture that embraces learning and development not only fosters employee growth but also cultivates innovation, adaptability, and resilience. Here’s a few ways that organisations can effectively create and nurture…
The following list is, at first glance, something of a ‘no-brainer’ for anyone who’s been in the learning and development space for more than five minutes. However, it’s all-too-easy to forget some of the basics…and the basics are, of course, the essential foundations on which success is built. Here’s a list of ten of the…
In the dynamic landscape of Australian business, staying ahead requires continuous learning and upskilling. As we move closer to 2025, the demand for cutting-edge training opportunities becomes even more pronounced. This article explores the top business training opportunities tailored for the Australian market in 2025, focusing on areas poised for growth and innovation. In conclusion,…
By Sam Russell – 2nd February 2022 Whilst there’s clearly a number of factors that contribute to the success of a capability development initiative, in my experience, one of the key things that will ensure success or failure is the managers of the program participants. If managers… don’t see/understand the value of…
By LeeAnn Renniger – The Way We Work TED Series – 25th January 2022 Humans have been coming up with ways to give constructive criticism for centuries, but somehow we’re still pretty terrible at it. In this week’s ‘TED TALK TUESDAY’ (our new name for our weekly learning and development video), Cognitive psychologist…
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