August’s Learning Now tv interviews Happy founder, Henry Stewart, about his ‘Happy Workplaces’ philosophy. Will Thalheimer discusses his new model for course evaluation and LNTV asks Robin Hoyle why we still use classrooms.
What can be done to encourage learning cultures in our workplaces? Nigel Paine talks to Learning News at the Learning Technologies Summer Forum.
July’s Learning Now tv interviews two leading business women, Ula Howlett about her career journey and Tamsin Napier-Munn about her campaign to encourage women to ‘step up’ and make a difference. We also talk to Lesley Price and Wes Atkinson about Learn Appeal and the progress it’s making to improve access to learning in Africa and for underprivileged groups here in the UK.
Learning News interviewed learning industry leaders at this year's Learning Technologies Summer Forum to find out what customers are asking for and where the priorities for the learning sector are in 2018.
Donald Clark, edtech entrepreneur, blogger and speaker, talks to Learning News about artificial intelligence in learning.
Market analyst, David Wilson - CEO of Fosway, talks to Learning News about the learning market and how it's responding to unprecedented business change. In part one we look at L&D's response to the drive for agility across business and the digital transformation agenda.
June’s Learning Now tv looks at artificial intelligence in learning and its application in business; Nigel Paine interviews Matt Donovan of GP Strategies on digitally transforming an organisation and Martin Couzins reviews Towards Maturity’s latest report into the adoption of learning technology.
Digital change consultant and tech commentator, Euan Semple, talks to Lisa Minogue-White on Learning Now tv. Also on May’s programme: curation skills, transforming learning at the RNLI and redefining blended learning.
Next-Gen Learning Solutions Provider Fuse Universal continue their webinar series with a new collaboration with Future Workplace to discuss the importance of Digital Body Language within Learning Design.
Fuse Universal (“Fuse”), the leading provider of next-generation learning technology for the workplace, has raised $20 million in growth capital from Eight Roads Ventures to continue investing in product innovation and global expansion.
Agylia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Miller as International Channel Manager. Dennis joins Agylia at a time of global expansion for the Agylia Partner Programme.
April’s Learning Now tv includes interviews with River Island’s Head of Talent, Nebel Crowhurst and UX designer, Mike Collins, on the high street retailer’s digital transformation journey; Eon’s Teresa Rose outlines the huge benefits the energy giant has found by using data in L&D; and Martin Couzins reviews Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends Report.
Next generation learning technology disruptor, Fuse Universal, announces Lori Niles-Hofmann as their new Chief Learning Officer.
Unicorn Training is delighted to welcome experienced financial services L&D professional, Richard Whittington, as the company’s new Product Manager.
Learning Now tv this month reports on lean and agile learning and the differences between them with learning strategist, David James. Plus LNTV looks at three people transformation projects at Transport for London, Citi Bank and Toyota, along with interviews with Ed Monk from the LPI and Andy Lancaster from CIPD.
Laura Overton, CEO of learning research company Towards Maturity, has been named as the most influential person in the global elearning sector.
Creativity and innovation consultant Tim Reid is on February’s Learning Now tv discussing workplace performance; ‘Rising Star’ Danielle Kennedy discusses her career and success at the Learning Awards 2018; research from Oxford University and Reuters into media and tech trends affecting L&D; plus ‘How not to waste money on training’ with Krystyna Gadd.
Financial Times | IE Business School Corporate Learning Alliance, a leading global provider of customised corporate learning programmes for large corporations, has appointed Gustaf Nordbäck as its Chief Executive Officer.
Leading global sales and service training provider Imparta has hired three highly experienced, successful leaders from the sales enablement and training industry to further strengthen the company’s leadership team, and drive the business’s ambitious growth strategy. Imparta has grown consistently by delivering high-impact, sustainable change in the business performance of its clients. The launch of Imparta's Virtual Sales Academy in 2017 has driven further growth and client wins, along with the need for additional senior level hires to support and accelerate this growth.
How can L&D teams utilise freely available content, while ensuring it meets the quality needed to be effective: Andrew Jacobs, London Borough of Lewisham, explains how on Learning Now tv, Tuesday 30 January.
December’s Learning Now tv interviews Nick Shackleton-Jones on the state of the learning sector and how L&D professionals need to rethink their role.
Market leading next-generation learning solutions provider, Fuse Universal, to conduct ground-breaking research in collaboration with the Computer Science department at University College London (UCL) to explore machine learning driven personalised learning experiences.
November’s Learning Now tv interviews Owen Ferguson, MD of GoodPractice, on GoodPractice’s research into learning technology at work and the extent to which managers have a negative perception of it.
On October’s Learning Now tv: CIPD’s Andy Lancaster on how L&D should support organisational performance and Saffron’s Noorie Sazen on making better use of resources to make effective change. The upcoming LNTV programme is this Thursday 26 October.
Next generation learning solutions provider, Fuse Universal, today announces the importance of six redesigned roles essential for the success of L&D teams.
Next Generation learning solutions provider, Fuse Universal, today announces that Tim O’Donoghue has joined the team as Chief Technical Officer.
Fuse Universal, a market leader in next-generation learning solutions, today announces that Australia’s leading lighting retailer, Beacon Lighting, selects Fuse as its new learning and communications provider. Included within the partnership are plans to fully evolve their learning and communications experience to all employees across the business.
Market-leading learning solutions provider Fuse Universal, has launched a series of thought leadership and digital events bringing together global L&D leaders to share the latest thinking in L&D and discuss key topics.
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR and learning analyst, today announces the appointment of Carole Laithwaite as its Chief Operating Officer. The role supports the continued growth of the firm, with close involvement in Fosway’s overall strategy and execution.
Developing senior executives at FT IE Business School, Fuse Universal’s ‘experience platforms’ and CLO of the Year 2017: all on September’s Learning Now tv and at the new broadcast times of 10 am and 8 pm.
Financial Times | IE Business School Corporate Learning Alliance has appointed two experienced learning professionals in roles designed to strengthen its offering in executive education and leadership development.
Fuse Universal, the world’s market leading next generation platform, today announces, that The Prince’s Trust has selected Fuse as its new solution for its new learning, communications, coaching and mentoring tool.
August’s Learning Now tv: the latest L&D research from Fosway and Learning Technologies; collaboration at work - incorporating feelings to improve performance; plus Henry Stewart on modern apprenticeships and the Apprenticeship Levy.
Market leading next-generation learning provider, Fuse Universal, today announces that Rob Harrison has joined Fuse as Chief Revenue Officer.
Training Press Releases, the learning sector’s longest established dedicated news distribution platform, is now rebranded as Learning News.
First time pass rates up, more top marks, plus higher than national average results. Watson Martin Partnership again celebrates an excellent set of CIPD examination results with 83% of first time candidates achieving success and many more than the national average receiving distinctions and merits. Overall, out of the 60 Watson Martin Partnership candidates who sat the exams in Human Resource Management in Context (HRC) and Leading, Managing and Developing People (LMP) in May, 78% were awarded a pass or higher compared to 75% nationally.
Learning Now tv this month talks with Kwik-Fit’s People Director Paul Binks about Kwik-Fit's apprenticeship and leadership programmes; the LPI’s Ed Monk talks about the current state of L&D; plus interviews on workplace diversity and online learning in engineering.
Learning Now tv this month includes an interview with mobile and virtual applications evangelist Ron Edwards on virtual reality, artificial intelligence and simulations in learning.
Eukleia Training’s new Chief Strategy Officer Kate Lander has a strong background in finance and training.
One of LinkedIn’s first hires outside the US, Richard Ward, is now a new addition to the Filtered team, overseeing all sales and marketing activity.
Learning Now tv this month includes an interview with Citi Bank’s head of learning, Brian Murphy on the digital transformation project that won a Gold Award at the 2017 Learning Awards. Plus an L&D manager’s journey from online learning novice to online learning expert; and Martin Couzins discusses Deloitte's Human Capital Trends report.
Peter Gordon has been appointed Managing Director of NetDimensions, replacing Jay Shaw who has stepped down as CEO.
Learning Now tv this month includes an interview with Alexandra Bode-Tunji, Programme Lead - People Development at Transport for London, on TfL’s huge people transformation project. Plus: leadership development; state of the nation - learning in the US; Towards Maturity’s 2016-17 benchmark.
NetDimensions appoints Bill Mastin as SVP for Global Sales.
Learning Now tv this month reports on lean and agile learning and the differences between them with Learning Strategist, David James. Plus insights into the learning market in the Netherlands, competency frameworks and the challenges faced by CLOs in India.
Bob Little’s 2017 movers and shakers list has been published, ranking the top 100 most influential people in corporate elearning; Elliott Masie, Rebecca Stromeyer and Laura Overton positioned in top three.
We are delighted to announce that eLearning and marketing entrepreneur Steve Rayson is to join the advisory board at Fuse Universal. Steve will be supporting Fuse with their digital marketing, sales, and events strategies.
Agylia, a global leader in the provision of learning management and mobile learning solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Jefferies as Agylia’s Head of Consulting Services.
Learning Now tv interviews workplace happiness visionary, Henry Stewart, founder and CEO of the learning business, Happy.
On November’s Learning Now tv Sarah Frame and Marilyn Gilchrist talk about the Aspire Women's Network, which aims to get a global financial institution to take women into senior positions.
October’s Learning Now tv looks to artificial intelligence in the world of learning in an interview with learning and education sector futurist and commentator, Donald Clark.
Henriette Kloots joins the LPI to head up the global channel business.
Amy Burvall, educational technologist and broadcaster, is to appear on September’s Learning Now tv discussing the importance and value of creativity at work. Also on this month’s show: campaign fundraising using social media; setting yourself up as a freelancer; and a review of LearningLive 2016.
On July’s Learning Now tv PwC’s Sarah Lindsell talks about her team’s role in ensuring consistency in L&D across a significant, large, global workforce; Charles Jennings discusses the launch of the 702010 Institute; plus interviews with Good Practice CEO Owen Ferguson; and introducing a new LNTV US correspondent, Tom Spiglanin.
On this month’s Learning Now tv Martin Couzins looks at Mary Meaker’s Internet Trends Report and assesses its implications for L&D.
Growth Engineering has published a video interview with gamification expert An Coppens, where she talks about how to effectively deploy gamification and adaptive learning.
Personalized online training platform will provide valuable courses to NonprofitReady.org to empower employees and volunteers in the social sector
Growth Engineering has published a video interview with Professor Karl Kapp, where he talks about why gamification and learning games work, and how to deploy them effectively.
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR and learning analyst, today announces the appointment of Fiona Leteney as a new Senior Analyst. The role will support the continuing growth of its next gen learning analyst practice and engagement with corporate clients and organisations across Europe.
On this month’s Learning Now tv Julian Stodd talks about the rise of the community with Nigel Paine. Plus interviews on machine and cognitive learning and managing for the first time; insights into Adobe’s research about the state of content.
David James, former CLO at Disney, talks about ‘The Empowered Learner’ on this month’s Learning now tv and offers insights for forward-thinking L&D teams. April’s Learning now tv goes out Thursday 28 April at 8 pm, hosted by Kim George and Nigel Paine.
Leading global training and development consultancy, TACK International, announces the appointment of new Sales Manager, Michael Copestake, with immediate effect.
Learning now tv interviews Paul Morgan, Head of L&D at Telefonica, about how he has lead the digital transformation in this global enterprise. March’s Learning now tv goes out Thursday 31 March at 8 pm, hosted by Kim George and Nigel Paine.
On International Women's Day 2016, Firebrand recognises the next generation of Female apprentices currently paving the way for women in the tech industry. The number of women in the technology industry is growing 238% faster than men.
This month’s Learning now tv covers virtual reality in training, data analytics in L&D, trends in imagery and communicating technical subjects. February’s Learning now tv goes out this Thursday at 8 pm, hosted by Kim George and Nigel Paine.
Unicorn is delighted to have received accreditation of Service Excellence from the National Skills Academy for Financial Services.
Ann Clayton has been appointed as the new Chair of The Springboard Consultancy (SBC), a UK-based international training company specialising in addressing women's development issues.
Juliette Denny, the Managing Director of multi-award winning learning technologies company Growth Engineering, will speak at Learning Technologies 2016 about applying gamification to online learning.
Juliette Denny, Managing Director of the learning technologies company Growth Engineering, has been recognised as one of the most prominent thought leaders in online learning.
BP's Director of Online, Nick Shackleton-Jones, is interviewed on this month’s Learning Now tv, discussing how BP has moved from courses to resources and how it is making the most of wearables, apps and touch in learning. Thursday’s programme also takes an indepth look at curation in L&D, with Martin Couzins and Jon Kennard.
Kallidus, the leading provider of learning and talent management solutions, has appointed Kay Sanders to build its curated content library, enabling Kallidus to provide the best off-the-shelf e-learning packages to its customers while complementing its award-winning bespoke e-learning solutions.
In November’s LNTV Nigel Paine and Kim George turn their spotlight on creativity at home and at work; LNTV investigates the importance of marketing skills for learning professionals; LNTV team pays tribute to informal learning advocate Jay Cross.
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 independent HR analyst, today announces the appointment of Kate Graham as its head of content and communications. The new role will support the accelerated growth in research output following the launch of the organisation’s rebrand and next generation HR analyst practice in April 2015.
The Training Foundation is delighted to welcome David Annets, who joined the team as Global Director for the Policing sector on 2 November 2015. David comes with a fantastic pedigree, with over 30 years in Policing, the last four of which have been spent in Learning & Development closely associated to the College of Policing Ryton and delivering senior management & leadership programmes across the globe.
On this month's LNTV Nigel Paine talks to Robin Hoyle on the state of L&D in 2015; features on agile learning, BP’s learning portal, Devlearn 2015; interviews with BT Learning Academy’s Martyn Stevenson-Read on his involvement with the eLearning Network and LEO’s learning design lead Thomas Winter.
Webanywhere, the elearning provider, has recently recruited three new members to join its US team and has relocated its Chicago office to Fulton Market, the up-and-coming area for technology companies such as Google and Basecamp.
Learning Now tv this month includes features on skills predictions in L&D, getting the best from social media and an interview with Kate Rash of Getty Images on communicating in a meaningful and impactful way.
LNTV this month includes features on leadership development at Sony Music Entertainment, learning design with LEO’s Elly Davies and a look ahead to September’s Learning Live event in London.
New elearning contracts for Webanywhere; market growth for learning technologies and digital creative services; new elearning roles in Chicago.
Learning Now tv, the live-streamed Internet television channel for the L&D sector, is gearing up for its forthcoming show on April 30, to be broadcast worldwide to its largest audience to date.
Munich – Wednesday, 15th April 2015 – Speexx, the leading global provider of online language training, has released the first of its three-part video guide to help global HR and L&D professionals maximise on their talent and learner data.
Seasoned change manager joins Xyleme to lead Customer Success Program.
Recruitment provider to the learning and development sector, Blue Eskimo, is encouraging its clients to help build a clearer strategic picture of L&D, via the Learning & Performance Institute’s annual survey.
Brightwave's Caroline Freeman, Senior Learning Designer, has been elected to sit on the eLearning Network Board.
The U.S. Army, General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), today announced they are teaming up to provide eligible transitioning Army soldiers with skills to become service technicians at GM dealerships after they return to civilian life.
QA, one of the UK’s leading learning organisations, today announced the appointment of Julie Noone as Managing Director of its expanding Higher Education business.
Debbie Archer is the head the new London branch of the International Software Quality Institute (iSQI). She is considered one of the most experienced experts in the field of IT certification. Until recently Debbie was internationally known as the Director of Global Channel Partners for the British Computer Society.
Kallidus is to make a significant investment in new jobs at its Cirencester base, creating eight new roles in learning design, consultancy, customer support and also in learning & talent software development and testing. The new roles will support the company's increased revenues, up 19% in 2013 over 2012. The company is holding a careers day on February 11 for interested candidates.
Epic is proud to announce the launch of gomo 2.0 at Learning Technologies, headed up by new Managing Director Mike Alcock.
Founder of Learning Cafe, Australia, and an experienced practitioner of technology enabled learning, Jeevan Joshi has recently joined the Upside Learning leadership team as Director of Client Solutions for Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
QA, the leading provider of Technical IT training, today announces the appointment of Greg Newton-Ingham to the position of Director of Cyber Security as part of an ongoing commitment to the provision of excellent cyber security training at QA.
NetDimensions announced the appointment of two new senior executives, Brian Day as Global Alliances & Key Accounts Executive and Rienk Brouwer as General Counsel.
NetDimensions has appointed two new senior executives: Jill Mahony as Chief Human Resources Officer and Don Hernandez as Chief Sales Officer.
Learning Pool has announced plans to create new jobs with the launch of its Rising Star Programme.
Richardson has announced that Mike Kunkle has joined the company as Director, New Product Development. Bringing over 25 years of experience in the sales profession, Mr. Kunkle is a training and organizational effectiveness leader with special expertise in sales force transformation.
Richardson Founder and Executive Chairwoman, Linda Richardson, has been awarded Top Sales and Marketing Thought Leader during the 2012 Top Sales Awards ceremony. In addition to the top Thought Leader Award, Ms. Richardson was also recognized with a bronze medal for Best Blog, Challengers Missing Link, and a Gold Medal for Top Sales Article.
Richardson appoints Marjan Visser as Senior Consultant in the Sales Enablement Practice of its global sales training and performance improvement business.
NetDimensions Continues European Expansion and Opens Office in Munich.
Clarity Consultants today announced the appointment of Joe Gruttadauria as its Vice President of Sales.
NetDimensions announced a newly designed professional services portfolio in North America aimed at maximizing clients’ value of their NetDimensions Talent Suite investment.
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