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Gamification November 14, 2017

Gamification: The Learner’s Journey

Gamification can be used to keep your learners engaged and motivated throughout their learning journey on the Academy…

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Engagement November 8, 2017

5 Small Things That Make A Big Difference To Your...

This week, I explore how the small things make a big difference to your business success! Microlearning as…

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L&D Strategy October 28, 2017

How to Increase Productivity with Training

When you're productive, you're happier and you achieve more. It's rewarding for everyone involved! But how do you…

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L&D Strategy October 26, 2017

Growing Strong Leadership Skills: What Makes a Great Leader?

Great leaders aren’t born, they’re made. So what makes a great leader? I reveal how to develop strong…

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Mobile Learning October 18, 2017

Knowledge Arcade Feature Focus: Initiating Behavioural Change with Quests

If you’re not an expert on micro learning, this mobile-first authoring tool lets you create learning content that’s…

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Engagement October 10, 2017

The Three Crucial Ingredients for Confidence at Work

Confidence at work is the key to boosting productivity and employee engagement. Here we reveal the three crucial…

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L&D Strategy September 27, 2017

Boost Your Team Productivity With The Power of Five

This week I share our top productivity hack - the power of five! This is the #1 productivity…

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Learning Technology September 22, 2017

Academy LMS Feature Focus: Ratings and Reviews

Ratings and reviews have become a major part of everyday life. People expect their opinions to be heard and…

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Gamification August 18, 2017

Gamified Learning on the Academy LMS: The Basics of Gamification

You can use gamification to turn dull training into engaging online learning that creates lasting behaviour change. Here's…

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100 Powerful Quotes About Learning
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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