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* NEW PODCAST * NEW PODCAST * NEW PODCAST * TJ podcast: Disruption in work and learning – episode 318 AI disruption, accessibility, innovation, modern learning, and leadership with Jeremy Snape, Laura Overton and more. buff.ly/3Ww8J0f

The AI bottleneck is people AI adoption is racing ahead, but most organisations are blocked by people, not technology. Skills gaps, weak data fluency and shaky governance turn pilots into bottlenecks. Mehdi Paryavi explains how buff.ly/Ir5RiIg

The risk radar that stops culture biting back Most leadership programmes scale fast on assumptions that only unravel in the room. A genuine pilot surfaces hidden beliefs, resistance and the workplace conditions that make behaviour change stick, before buff.ly/7sj0VKm

The real secret to business success is your team A motivated team doesn’t happen by accident. It takes leaders who practise empathy, build trust, invite different perspectives, and spot when people need support to recharge. In this article, Dalip buff.ly/QhKhbAB

Why early involvement is only part of the story Getting L&D involved early matters, but this discussion shows that access alone is not the full answer. Kim Ellis, Cathy Hoy, Donald H Taylor and Laura Overton reflect on stakeholder buff.ly/IapjEye

Thinking in Systems – book review In her book ‘Thinking in Systems’, Donella Meadows shows why well-meant training often fails when structures, interconnections and purpose stay intact. Drawing on stocks, flows and feedback loops, Houra Amin buff.ly/BF1aPaZ

The skills crisis is a funding crisis Jeni Burckart argues the skills crisis is not motivation but money: workers expect massive skill shifts by 2030, yet many pay out of pocket or skip training entirely. She explains buff.ly/2ugrCUt

TJ Newsflash 1 April – New L&D report, AI collaboration and workplace wellbeing trends The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. buff.ly/DW4S8Ye

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Digital adoption isn’t an add-on – it’s the foundation of success for any systems roll out David Starkings looks at implementation and adoption success, sharing a framework for building digital competence buff.ly/zTVgY1E

Blurred lines: Why learning needs to look more like working, and vice versa The education system isn’t getting young people ready for work – Jeff  Bergin explores the buff.ly/5IrQGql

TJ Newsflash 19 March – AI: no leadership training, massive disappointment and big skills gaps The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook buff.ly/xmStTKB

6 surprising ways you might be infringing copyright at work Are you and your team unknowingly infringing copyright? Discover and avoid the most common pitfalls buff.ly/UdvqV7Y

Will closing the skills gap make us happier?   Skills gaps are making us unhappy at work. Can learning and development initiatives fix them? buff.ly/khb0NMs

Leadership showdown: The devil of a manager wears Prada From fierce to friendly. How different leadership styles shape careers, workplace culture and business success buff.ly/slWyYdZ

How can L&D empower their technical workforce on AI skills development? AI is transforming work—L&D must equip employees with the right skills to stay ahead. Editor buff.ly/ut3kEOX

Belbin announce the passing of Dr Meredith Belbin, legendary pioneer of team role theory Belbin Limited is saddened to announce the passing of its inspirational founder, Dr Raymond Meredith buff.ly/aegJvOY

Unleash the Inner CEO – book review  An insightful read that encourages embracing change and harnessing the power of leadership for success buff.ly/gnVunzZ

TJ Newsflash 12 March – workplace training report, team habits that affect performance, HR and AI The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook buff.ly/5ggCBxe

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The emotional rollercoaster is real Kirsty Lewis has a meltdown about the numbers for her facilitation festival, despite amazing plans buff.ly/PzBiA9o

Perfectionism over a promotion? The obsession with perfection is harming leadership development The modern workplace culture of perfectionism is actually destroying development, says executive coach Beth Hope buff.ly/B6E98wF