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    • 5 types of organizational change you should know about

      Learning Pool | Article by Chris Dunne |

      No matter who you are or what industry you’re in, change is an unavoidable part of life. Especially as we adapt to the ever-changing digital world, it’s essential to understand the types of organizational change.

    • Learning Pool Appoints Benoit de La Tour as CEO to Lead Growth Plans

      Learning Pool | New York, NY and Derry, Ireland |

      Learning Pool, the smarter learning technology company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Benoit de la Tour as its new Chief Executive Officer as part of a planned succession process at Learning Pool.

    • Options for those not choosing University: Marketing Qualifications

      Chartered Institute of Marketing |

      With attitudes to university beginning to change, for those who didn’t get the grades they hoped for or who don’t want to go to university, there are several routes that don’t involve a degree. As students decide on the next steps in their lives, Maggie Jones, Director of Qualifications and Partnerships at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, offers insights into some alternative options for young people.

    • The Learning Network Announces LN Connect 2024

      The Learning Network |

      The Learning Network is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual conference, LN Connect 2024, set to take place on November 15, 2024, at etc.venues, St Paul’s, London.

    • Cognota Unveils Strategic Tools for L&D Transformation: LearnOps Maturity Assessment and Cognota Assist Program

      Cognota | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |

      Cognota has launched two transformative tools for modernizing Learning and Development (L&D): the LearnOps Maturity Assessment and the Cognota Assist Program. The Maturity Assessment helps organizations evaluate and elevate their L&D operations, aligning them with business goals and maximizing ROI. The Assist Program provides strategic support to modernize operations, optimize resources, and integrate AI-driven insights. Together, these initiatives empower L&D teams to transform learning operations and drive business growth.

    • Beyond Training: Quantifying the Value of Learning and Development

      GoodHabitz | Eindhoven, The Netherlands |

      At LEARNING LIVE GoodHabitz is running a session on demonstrating the tangible value of L&D initiatives. Learn how to measure the broader impact of L&D, overcome common measurement challenges, and discover effective metrics to evidence this impact to business.

    • ARuVR Secures ISO/IEC 27001 Certification for the Third Consecutive Year

      ARuVR | London |

      ARuVR®, a multi-award winning AI-powered Extended Reality (XR) and Spatial Computing learning omni-platform, has recently achieved the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a testament to ARuVR commitment to excellence in information security management.

    • The State of Learning Technologies 2024

      Learning and Performance Institute | imc Learning, Saarbrücken, Germany |

      The annual State of Learning Technologies 2024 report is now available from imc Learning, the elearning technologies leader that provides L&D expertise to the world’s most prominent brands. This must-read industry report highlights trends and challenges in corporate training based on a survey of senior enterprise L&D decision-makers.

    • Learning Pool Launches Next Generation of External Training Offering

      Learning Pool | New York and Derry, Ireland |

      Learning Pool, the smarter learning technology company, announced the next generation of its External Training offering, extending the impact of learning to external audiences, with an emphasis on sports organizations.

    • Mindset Matters - Transforming operational leadership and delivery through a Mindset of Growth

      Learning and Performance Institute | LEARNINGLIVE, 11-12 Sep 2024: Mindset Matters |

      Transforming operational leadership through a growth mindset can lead to significant improvements in team performance and psychological safety. Mindset Practice won a silver award at the Learning Awards for its work with Thales UK and presents this and its wider work at the upcoming Learning Live event in London.

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Learning Leaders programme; Networking for freelancers; Employer relations; Learning Operations programme; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • Modern LMS Platforms: What are the essentials?

      Open eLMS |

      The integration of technology into learning processes has become an absolute necessity. Central to this integration is the Learning Management System (LMS), which offers a comprehensive platform to deliver, track, and manage educational content. When choosing a modern LMS, it is essential to prioritise several critical features to ensure it caters to the diverse needs of both learners and educators.

    • ARuVR scored an impressive hat-trick at the British Training Awards 2024

      ARuVR | London |

      In a wonderful afternoon at the British Training Awards 2024, ARuVR not only reached the finals in three categories but also took home three prestigious awards underscoring its commitment to excellence and innovation in Learning and Development (L&D). The British Training Awards, held in London, brought together the brightest and most innovative players in the L&D sector from across the UK. This year’s ceremony was notably competitive with over 300 entries, yet ARuVR managed to shine, clinching a well-deserved accolade.

    • Employers and workers at odds on skills development

      Learning News | D2L |

      A U.S. report has found that while employees cite ongoing skills development a priority for their performance, continuous upskilling is not yet the norm for most workers.

    • Young workers demand more from employers

      Cornerstone OnDemand |

      Millennial employees are the most likely to quit their jobs within the next 3-6 months and seven out of ten feel their employer does not support employee growth and development.

    • Free LMSs - if they exist where to find them

      Open eLMS | By Emil Reisser-Weston |

      Emil Reisser-Weston from Open eLMS has trawled the internet looking for genuinely free Learning Management Systems which can be instantly deployed for learning management needs.

    • Utilising AI to Elevate Business Competitiveness Through Learning

      Open eLMS |

      In the dynamic world of modern business, traditional strategies are no longer sufficient to maintain a competitive edge. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force, revolutionising business operations and learning processes. Understand how AI can bolster a company's competitiveness by leveraging data-driven decision-making, personalisation, predictive analytics, automation, customer service enhancements, innovation acceleration, supply chain optimisation, security measures, and talent management.

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Large enterprise learning market 2024; Groundbreaking LMS business model; Digital learning market 9-grid; L&D remote working stats; Outstanding Contribution to Learning: Serena Gonsalves-Fersch; CLO100 Learning Community Lead; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • L&D freelancers' support network

      Features | L&D Free Spirits |

      Advice and support for business growth and networking for L&D freelancers; launches September 2024.

    • Learning Now TV: David James on online learning in corporations

      Learning Now tv | London |

      LNTV, Jun 27: David James presents his research into online learning in corporations around the world; Zena Everett: why 'badly behaved people' at work interest her; Nathan Tanner talks to Nigel about his new book 'The Unconquerable Leader'; and the latest news from Learning News.

    • Why AI-Powered Text to Learning Generation is the Future of Education

      Open eLMS |

      The eLearning landscape is rapidly evolving, and AI-powered Text to Learning (T2L) generation is at the forefront of this transformation. The ability to convert text into dynamic, interactive eLearning modules has revolutionised the way we create and consume educational content. Let’s define T2L, highlight its benefits over traditional digital education tools, explore its practical applications, and discuss its implications for the future of eLearning and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

    • The Learning and Performance Institute Announces Abilitie as Headline Sponsor for LEARNING LIVE 2024

      Learning and Performance Institute | London |

      The Learning and Performance Institute is pleased to announce Abilitie as the Headline Sponsor for LEARNING LIVE 2024. This event gathers global Heads of Learning to share innovations in learning and development. Abilitie, known for hands-on leadership programmes, reaffirms its commitment to professional growth and organisational success. Their sponsorship highlights the importance of continuous learning and leadership development, promising valuable industry insights. Tickets are available at the LEARNING LIVE website.

    • Dr Nigel Paine and Matt Richter launch The Building Leadership Capability Series

      Nigel Paine | London, UK |

      Leadership expert Dr Nigel Paine joins forces with writer and thinker Matt Richter, CEO of the L&D Accelerator, to deliver a 12-month leadership capability series. The series is designed to help the participants build their own leadership capability by thinking hard and working on some of their current challenges.

    • Working with L&D leaders in strategic roles

      Features |

      Interview with Andy Lancaster on his new role as Learning Community Lead with CLO100, his latest book, Organizational Learning Communities and his new consultancy, Reimagine People Development.

    • Working with L&D leaders in strategic roles

      CLO100 |

      Interview with Andy Lancaster on his new role as Learning Community Lead with CLO100, his latest book, Organizational Learning Communities and his new consultancy, Reimagine People Development.

    • Imparta joins Showpad Partner Ecosystem

      Imparta | London, UK. |

      This new partnership provides clients who have invested in Showpad the option to deploy i-Coach LMS/LXP or integrate Imparta's sales training methodologies, modular skills library and assessments into Showpad.

    • Compact Revolutionizes Greek Market with Innovative ARuVR Partnership

      ARuVR | London |

      Compact, a pioneer in e-learning and digital HR solutions in Greece, is proud to announce a transformative partnership with ARuVR, a pioneer in Extended Reality (Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality) learning technologies. This groundbreaking collaboration is poised to revolutionize the training landscape in Greece and beyond.

    • Report reveals who is influencing L&D’s thinking

      Insights Media | Bath, UK |

      Report identifies key influencers in corporate learning and development, highlighting the prominence of colleagues and peers in shaping strategies and the need for high-quality, unbiased insights in the face of increasing AI-driven content.

    • Supporting Your Staff's Mental Health and Wellbeing During Challenging Times

      Virtual College by Netex | Ilkley, UK |

      The challenging times we find ourselves in are affecting people's mental health, including our employees. It is hard to know how to support their mental health right now, so to help, we have put together a handy guide filled with tips and advice. We hope you find it useful and feel more prepared to support your staff's mental health during difficulties such as the current cost-of-living crisis.

    • Adopting healthy habits: how to fail in order to learn and how to ask for help

      Nigel Paine | London, UK |

      In the final webinar in his Organizational Learning Reimagined and Redefined series Dr Nigel Paine is joined by Dr Andy Billings, senior partner at Future Ready and former head of Profitable Creativity at the video game company Electronic Arts to discuss the behaviours that create healthy, engaged learning organizations.

    • LT2024 Donald H Taylor: Focus

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Conference Chair, Donald H Taylor, joins Rob Clarke with his observations on Learning Technologies 2024.

    • LT2024: Content intelligence

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Toby Harris presents how using AI Filtered can now quickly build individual skill frameworks for large employers which historically was difficult, costly and time-consuming to achieve.

    • LT2024: AI-centred learning platform

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Steve Dineen, at Learning Technologies 2024, explains what new in the Fuse learning platform.

    • LT2024: Beyond Elearning

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      GuyKat Founder and CEO, Guy McEvoy, at Learning Technologies 2024.

    • LT2024: Services and solutions partner

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Helen Simpson explains how Jam Pan has evolved from a freelance agency into a digital learning services partner.

    • LT2024: Designed for results

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Cammy Bean explains Kineo's market position at Learning Technologies 2024.

    • LT2024: Smarter learning technology

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Ben Betts gives an update on Learning Pool in 2024, talking about a new digital adoption platform, Learning Pool's use of AI and future innovations in learning with AI.

    • LT2024: Large-scale complex projects

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Lucy Lewis, Director of Business and Strategy, on where Netex fits in the market, its priorities and challenges for the year ahead.

    • LT2024: Digital learning services and solutions

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Learning News with Patrick Jocelyn and Renée Fredlund from digital learning services provider, Omniplex Learning, at Learning Technologies 2024.

    • LT2024: AI-powered LMS

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Emil Reisser-Weston joins Learning News to explain all about Open eLMS and its inbuilt AI authoring, openelms.ai, for quickly creating elearning, learning pathways and recommendations.

    • LT2024: Prove skill development

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Danny Abdo and Corey Hynes join Learning News at Learning Technologies 2024 to introduce Skillable, a platform that connects learning with work and helps employees to prove skills.

    • LT2024: Business coaching and language training

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Armin Hopp joins Learning News at Learning Technologies 2024 with the latest on Speexx and its unique all-in-one platform for business coaching, mentoring and language training.

    • LT2024: Learning experience and strategy

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Josh Cardoz, Chief Creative & Learning Officer at Sponge, explains where Sponge fits in the market and its learning experience and strategy proposition.

    • LT2024: The Business of Learning

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Jon Synnott from business-focussed LMS vendor Thought Industries at Learning Technologies 2024.

    • LT2024: Thrive AI

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Thrive announced Thrive AI at LT2024. CLO Helen Marshall talks to Learning News about its position in the market and the challenges ahead.

    • LT2024: Connecting the dots

      Learning News |

      Ben Laycock from Valamis at Learning Technologies with news of Valamis' new brand identity aimed at connecting L&D with business strategy.

    • LT2024: Power of conversations

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Julie Drybrough on creating spaces for conversations and the culture needed for successful technology and transformation.

    • LT2024: Emerging technologies

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Steve Wheeler provides a summary of AI and mixed reality learning tech and how L&D is responding.

    • LT2024: Rise Up announces acquisition of Domoscio

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Rise Up has announced the acquisition of adaptive learning specialist, Domoscio; Personalised skills assessments and learning paths at scale.

    • LT2024: Ukraine fundraiser

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Andy Wooler from Area9 Lyceum talks to Learning News at Learning Technologies 2024 about his work running aid into Ukraine and explains how the L&D community can help.

    • LT2024: Open source learning management system

      Learning News | Learning Technologies 2024 |

      Amy Tessitore, Open LMS, joins Learning News with an update on the open source learning management system and its new features added in 2024.

    • Transforming Onboarding with Extended Reality (XR) - Case Study

      ARuVR | London |

      S&P Global, a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide, has always prioritised innovative learning and development (L&D) practices within its organisation. This case study explores the Learning Function together with Emma Johnson, S&P Global Learning Manager for Commodity Insights, focusing on its recent advancements in leveraging ARuVR’s omni-platform for enhancing employee onboarding processes.

    • Rise Up Elevates Personalised Learning Capabilities with Domoscio Acquisition

      Rise Up | Paris, France |

      Rise Up, Europe's leading integrated learning solution with more than five million active learners globally, has announced its strategic acquisition of Domoscio, a French expert in Adaptive Learning. This acquisition is set to significantly shake up the learning and HR Tech landscape.

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Economic pressures hit digital learning market; New ID diploma; L&D salaries; Thrive's new head of AI; Donald H Taylor on the big themes from LT2024; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • ARuVR’s Stand Bustles at Learning Technologies 2024 Following our Groundbreaking Seminars

      ARuVR | London |

      ARuVR made a remarkable impression at this year’s Learning Technologies event, held at Excel London on 17-18 April 2024. Our stand was continuously bustling, drawing a keen crowd eager to witness the unveiling of our latest Extended Reality L&D omni-platform with the launch of our Learning Record Score (LRS) and the Apple Vision Pro App