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…
There’s a couple of Learning and Development events coming up here in Australia that offer a great opportunity to build knowledge and capability, get updated on the latest L&D trends, tools, technologies, etc and, of course, to network with likeminded people. Please Note: The Australian L&D Network has no affiliation with any of these events…
Please Note: This is a summary of an article originally posted in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) on April 24, 2026. Click here for the original article and links. The Australian L&D Network has no affiliation with HBR. Upskilling Employees Frees Their Managers for More-Strategic Work Organisations routinely ask whether employee training “pays off” by…
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…
The Australian Learning & Development Network’s next free virtual Lunch and Learn session is on the topic of ‘Training Your Workforce in Fatigue Management’. Details and registration link below. The Australian L&D Network Free Virtual Lunch & Learn: Training Your Workforce in Fatigue Management Time: 1pm (AEST) Tuesday 31st March 2026 Location: Online (Teams) Cost: Free to attend Session Overview: We live in fast paced, high…
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…
Gamification: Use gamification techniques to increase learner engagement and motivation. Incorporate elements such as points, badges, leaderboards, and rewards into the training process. Gamification makes learning fun and competitive, encouraging participation and completion of training programs. If you have any Learning & Development quick tips you’d like to share, please send them to AustralianLDN@yahoo.com.au. Our…
Here’s this week’s L&D quote, this one from Leo Buscaglia. 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 Leo Buscaglia? Leo Buscaglia was an American author, motivational speaker and professor who was known by the nickname “Dr.…
Follow-Up Sessions: Schedule regular follow-up sessions to reinforce learning and ensure retention. These sessions can include review quizzes, discussion groups, or practical applications of the learned material. Regular reinforcement helps solidify knowledge and skills, making them more likely to be retained over the long term. If you have any Learning & Development quick tips you’d…
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the concept of social learning has emerged as a crucial element in workplace development and success. Social learning, the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through social interactions, collaboration, and observation, has profound implications for how organisations approach training and employee engagement. The Rise of Social Learning Traditionally, workplace…
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