Why Time Is Still the Biggest Barrier to Effective Workplace Learning

In the News: Why Time Is Still the Biggest Barrier to Effective Workplace Learning

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…

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Free L&D Network Virtual Session – ‘Psychological Safety’ vs ‘Psychosocial Safety’ – 10-11am (AEST) Tue 12 Nov

Event Details: Overview: This session is presented by safety and risk expert, Dave Whitefield, who focuses on people and culture to change the way organisations tackle risk. In the session, Dave will discuss ‘psychological safety’ and ‘psychosocial safety’ and the uncertainty about exactly what these terms mean and, more importantly, what businesses are expected to…

Creating Personalised Learning Pathways

Personalised Learning Paths: Tailoring Training to Individual Needs

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of education and professional development, the concept of personalised learning pathways has emerged as a crucial strategy for maximising learning outcomes. This approach recognises that each individual learns at a different pace and has unique strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. By tailoring training programs to cater to these specific needs, personalised…

The Power of Microlearning: Bite-Sized Lessons for Big Impact

The Power of Microlearning: Bite-Sized Lessons for Big Impact

In today’s fast-paced world, where information flows freely and attention spans dwindle, the concept of microlearning has emerged as a potent tool for effective capability development. Microlearning involves delivering content in small, focused segments that learners can consume in short bursts of time, typically ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes. This approach…

TED TALK TUESDAY: LEARNING HOW TO LEARN (AND HOW TO TRANSFER LEARNING)

By Barbara Oakley, TEDxOaklandUniversity PO51808qAS@This Tuesday’s learning and development TED talk, this one delivered by Oakland University Professor Barbara Oakley on the subject of Learning to Learn. Now, to be perfectly honest, this isn’t a video we’d expect the average ‘Joe’ or ‘Jo’ to enjoy. However, for a learning and development professional, it’s really interesting…

CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT BY STEALTH – SUBTLE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITY AND CULTURAL GOALS

    By Nima Singh – 15th January 2022 Capability development is (of course) MUCH more than just training and can/should include a wide range of other strategies that all align, interlink, and support each other in the overall pursuit of an L&D team’s organisational development goals (no one strategy alone will ever achieve the…