For many years, Learning and Development was often positioned as a service function and either attached to HR or the People Function or in some cases for projects IT. A manager identified a problem, requested a training course, and L&D delivered it. Or IT said we are changing systems and we need some different levels [...]

I wanted to write and comment on some great learning and development work which is being designed and delivered in the UK and around the world. L&D has been part of my life for more years than I really care to think about.  I work with and have met smart, thoughtful and inspired trainers who [...]

  For years, Learning & Development has wrestled with the same fundamental challenge: How do we help people perform better under pressure? Not just understand a concept. Not just remember a model. But actually execute when it matters. Whether it's a sales conversation, a difficult customer discussion, a renewal negotiation, a complaint, or a leadership [...]

  One of the biggest challenges in Learning & Development is not designing great learning experiences. It's proving that they made a difference. For years, organisations have invested heavily in training and then attempted to evaluate its impact afterwards. We run the programme, collect a few satisfaction scores, count attendance numbers, and then wonder why [...]

I love working with talented trainers and here is one I must showcase.  Denise and I met last year on a Microsoft 365 Copilot project and I soon realized what an absolute Star Denise was.  Full of insights, experience and “can do attitude”.  A trainer’s trainer who wants to always do the right thing for [...]

Last year we were asked for some Technical Windows 11 training by a client, they had some specifics and had chosen an outline from a competitor called Windows 11 Overview for the IT Professional. As part of my search I went to some well-known and prestigious trainers and I was recommended to Marc.   So now [...]

Cyber Security Awareness for End Users This text forms the basis for our Welcome to The Secrets of Learning and Development! This is a special bonus episode where we’ll discuss a topic that impacts all of us—cyber security awareness for end users. With Julia Bend and myself, Valerie Merrill I have extensive experience in delivering [...]

  Question 1: How did you get where you are? I started my company Stellar Learning way back in 2000 and started training trainers to design and deliver with ‘brain friendly’ techniques. Six years ago a Belgian CEO tracked me down after reading my book ‘Neuroscience for Learning and Development’ which changed the way he thought [...]