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L&D Strategy July 12, 2017

Annual Performance Reviews Don’t Work

Most people think annual appraisals are ineffective and unnecessary. They're right! I explore why annual performance reviews fail…

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Learning Technology July 6, 2017

How Learning Technology Can Improve Performance Appraisals

98% of employees find their performance appraisal unnecessary. Something needs to change! Transform your appraisals with the power…

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L&D Strategy June 16, 2017

How Can Blended Learning Improve Your ROI?

Blended learning is where classroom training and learning technologies meet. Find out what blended learning is and how…

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Engagement June 14, 2017

The Buddy System: Why Friends at Work Matter

Do you have a work BFF, that makes the workplace that little bit more awesome? This week I…

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Learning Technology June 12, 2017

Employee Training: The Secret to Business Success

Employee training has a lot of benefits, but how can you improve your employee training? Find out how…

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Engagement June 7, 2017

How to Maximise Your Employee Engagement?

This week I’m taking on one of the biggest business dilemmas of our time...How to engage employees. Join…

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Learning Technology June 2, 2017

The Learning Portal – A Simple Idea That Made the...

A learning portal can be a simple online archive if you like, but today, your learning portal can…

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Engagement May 31, 2017

Our Favourite Uses of Technology to Make Learning Fun and...

The easiest way to create engaging training that changes behaviour is to make learning fun. Find out how…

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Engagement May 26, 2017

Corporate culture and performance: What’s the link?

The link between corporate culture and performance is well documented, but here we look at exactly how culture…

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Lab Essentials

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L&D Strategy June 16, 2026

100 Powerful Quotes About Learning to Inspire You!

From Aristotle to Yoda, we've ranked the all-time top 100 quotes about learning. Read on…

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L&D Strategy July 26, 2023

The L&D Playbook: Your Guide to Structured Workplace Learning

Boost your workforce's potential with the L&D Playbook video series. This is your go-to guide…

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Gamification April 1, 2023

Power of Play: The Ultimate Guide to Gamification in Training [2024]

Unlock the power of gamification in training. Discover a comprehensive guide to engage learners and…

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