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One vision with many voices: Why leadership training is for everyone
In the words of William Shakespeare: “Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” There are also plenty of people who should have greatness, but never ...
Read moreMeet your people where they are: How to run hybrid learning solutions
Hybrid training is yet another new frontier for L&D teams around the globe, coming with its own array of opportunities and challenges for learners and organisations. It’s hardly the first new ...
Hybrid working: How to get the best of both worlds
Hybrid working is fast becoming the newest trend for organisations. During the pandemic, many people were forced to work from home, but now as the world begins to see a light at the end of the ...
Why are soft skills so hard?
We're delighted to share a blog by guest writer and trainer, David White.
Our L&D predictions for 2022: The light at the end of the tunnel
Effective workplace learning should be proactive and lead from the front, this means L&D professionals always need to stay ahead of the game by knowing what’s coming next. This is why, for the ...
The benefits of blended learning and how to develop the right mix
Traditionally, the only real option for workplace learning was to do it in person. As technology improved, things began to shift towards e-learning, virtual classrooms, gamification and online ...
Using a consultancy approach to take your L&D to the next level
At Speak First, we have always passionately believed that L&D can unlock the full potential of your team and raise up your business. This can only be done through an in-depth knowledge of your ...
Language and representation matter: the importance of inclusivity in L&D
Workplace training is meant to bolster and develop your employees, but it’s not going to be effective if there are people who feel excluded or overlooked by your programmes. Many organisations talk ...
How to create the most effective learning experiences for all
Have you ever been on holiday to a foreign country and realised you learnt more of the language in a week than you ever did at school? The secret ingredient is practice. Having an opportunity to use ...
Our L&D Predictions for 2021 - The year we shape the future together
If you’ve read Part 1 of this two-part series – where we looked back at our predictions for L&D in 2020 to see how we did – you’ve already seen our description of the last 12 months. From the ...