For nearly four years I’ve been volunteering with Mersey Forest, working with a brilliant group who are helping to restore Griffen Wood. You can learn more about the work of the Mersey Forest, why I started and the value I get from it HERE. When I first joined, the place was dark and crowded. Willow…
Thoughts from the Learning Network Connect Conference Since attending the Learning Network Connect conference on Friday, I’ve been full of optimism. In a world increasingly dominated by tech and AI, there’s a real need for human connection, even in training design. Themes that came up time and time again in various forms, was creativity and…
The hidden challenges of burnout in Learning and Development. Why asking for help isn’t a failure, and how to make your workload more manageable without sacrificing your passion.
Great content is only half the story when it comes to designing great training events. We also have to engage people emotionally too! On 17th June 2024, we got together to explore how to do that.
Training design is a skill like any other – the more you do it the better you become at it. But what if you don’t do it that often? Is there a way to accelerate experience? I think so!
Learning alongside others – whether it’s skiing or designing training highlights lots of little improvements that may be missed if you just work alone or even if you follow a structured training path.
Collaborative working in learning and development is the perfect way to hone skills in the flow of work. Being part of a learning community has many advantages.
