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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 [...]
What Makes a Partnership Truly Powerful? Is it careful planning and strategy, or is it something more unpredictable a chance meeting, perhaps, on a rainy November day? Collaboration is more than just working together; it’s about combining strengths to achieve something greater than what could be done individually. At its core, collaboration involves two or [...]
Learning and Development, Training, Skills Development, Performance Management — these are more than just terms. For me, they represent a journey of growth, evolution, and continuous learning that has shaped my career and the careers of many others. My own journey in this field began in the late 1990s when I joined the CIPD after [...]
