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Embracing Learning Transfer: 3 Key Implications for Organisations
In recent years, organisations have significantly transformed their learning and development strategies to enhance employee performance and engagement ...
The Top Learning, HR & Talent Development Conferences to Attend in 2025
If you know me well, you’ll be in no doubt as to how much I love getting out and about at conferences. In fact, I can’t help but feel a surge of e ...
Understanding The 3 Common Learning Transfer Mistakes
In the landscape of learning and development, it is essential to continuously evaluate our practices to ensure we deliver for the organisations we ser ...
Profits vs. Not-for-Profits: Are You Connected to Your Why?
The team and I at Lever have been reflecting on why we have so many clients in the not-for-profit space. It’s been a privilege to support organisati ...
Why Is Learning Transfer Even More Important In Times Of Uncertainty?
In today’s fast-paced world, uncertainty can leave individuals feeling lost and overwhelmed. It is crucial for learning professionals to help gu ...
The Power of Inner Dialogue in Learning Transfer
I’ve previously shared on my blog how much I admire The Conversation, a peer-reviewed online newspaper that features quality reporting from acad ...
Webinar Registration: Adapting Learning Transfer: The Basics Have Changed
One of the biggest challenges in Learning & Development is ensuring that training programs lead to real-world application and measurable results, ...
Embracing AI: A Learning Journey for All
In the ever-evolving world of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is on everyone’s lips. I’m in the UK at the moment and it seems to be on th ...
Enhancing Learning Transfer: A Timeless Approach
Six years ago, I uploaded a short video addressing the ongoing struggle organisations face in connecting learning initiatives with strategic business ...
Podcast: Chatbot Coaching in the Workplace with Dr. Kinga Petrovai
If you haven’t yet come across the Art & Science of Learning podcast with Dr. Kinga Petrovai, it’s one to add to your playlist! I was fortunat ...
3 Fascinating Takeaways from AI Expert Alan D. Thompson’s Latest Interview: What Does This Mean for Learning Professionals?
Move over, sporting heroes. Dr. Alan Thompson is, without a doubt, my man of the moment. He is a world expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and play ...
Webinar Registration: Being Human in the Age of AI – Embracing Synergy not Rivalry
In a world increasingly dominated by AI, it’s more important than ever to harness the unique human qualities that drive success. This exclusive webi ...
Transforming Learning & Development: 9 in 10 Australian Employers Seek New L&D Options in 2024
The landscape of Learning & Development (L&D) is undergoing a significant transformation. According to a recent article by Human Capital Magaz ...
Back to Basics Part 2: Effective Learning Transfer – inside or outside of the ‘classroom’
Continuing our series on learning transfer basics, we aim to deepen understanding so that together we can improve learning outcomes. I was at a confer ...
An Unconventional Approach to Self-Promotion Stepping Into It
I had a call last night with someone I truly admire in the Learning and Development space. They told me I was one of the world’s best-kept secre ...
Back to basics: What is Learning Transfer?
Learning transfer is the behavioural change part of learning. The key question is: how do we get people to apply what they’ve learned after* att ...
Talking all things coaching with the LDA team AGAIN :)- podcast episode ‘The Coaches coach! Part II
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to join again Clark Quinn and Matthew Richter on the LDA podcast to discuss the fascinating world of coachin ...
Empowering Learning Transfer: How Chatbots are Revolutionising Intimate Partner Violence Prevention in South Africa
With the advancements in AI technology and chatbots in learning and different sectors, a lot of fascinating ideas and solutions are being shared. One ...
Talking all things coaching with the LDA team – podcast episode ‘The Coaches coach! Part I
I was delighted to be invited onto the LDA podcast recently to talk about all things coaching with Clark Quinn and Matthew Richter. As many of you wil ...
Rethinking the Imperative of Improvement in Learning and Development
In a world where the relentless pursuit of improvement is a cornerstone of learning and organisational development, the notion of questioning its effi ...