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    • Inside LEARNING LIVE 2018

      Learning News | London |

      LEARNING LIVE 2018 took place earlier this month and Learning News cameras were there to capture what happened.

    • Data-driven learning on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      On September’s Learning Now tv the team interviews Lori Niles-Hofmann about digital body language and using data to help improve learning and performance at work; new insights into leadership development priorities following FTIECLA’s 2018 Pulse Report; establishing a business school for Solera staff; LearningLive 2018 review.

    • Learning Leaders - David Wilson on learning market supply and innovation

      Learning News | London |

      Market analyst, David Wilson, talks to Learning News about the learning market and how it's responding to unprecedented business change. In part two, David considers how learning is purchased, the health of the learning sector and its cycle of innovation.

    • Creativity in learning - Amy Burvall at LTSF 2018

      Learning News | London |

      How can workplaces encourage greater creativity and what lessons can be learnt from the world of art? Learning News asked the educator, author and artist, Amy Burvall - the keynote speaker at this year's Learning Technologies Summer Forum.

    • Women in business in learning and in society on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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 Leaders - David Wilson on digital transformation, agility and L&D

      Learning News | London |

      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.

    • Artificial intelligence in learning on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Fuse Universal Raises $20m to Transform Workplace Learning

      Fuse Universal | London, UK |

      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.

    • Digital transformation at fashion retailer River Island on LNTV

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • LNTV explores ‘lean learning’ and ‘agile learning’

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Improving performance with creativity: Tim Reid on LNTV

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Imparta hires top industry talent to drive ambitious growth strategy

      Imparta | London, UK |

      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 support performance? Andy Lancaster, CIPD, on LNTV

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Beacon Lighting chooses Fuse Universal as its learning and communications solution

      Fuse Universal | London, UK; Mulgrave, AUS |

      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.

    • Fuse Universal unveils a new series of Thought Leadership Events

      Fuse Universal | LONDON, UK |

      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.

    • Developing senior executives at FT IE Business School on LNTV

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Learning Technologies research: Fosway’s David Perring on LNTV

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Training Press Releases becomes Learning News

      Learning News | Stourbridge, UK |

      Training Press Releases, the learning sector’s longest established dedicated news distribution platform, is now rebranded as Learning News.

    • Watson Martin Partnership celebrates excellent CIPD exam results

      Reed Learning | London | UK |

      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.

    • Apprenticeship and leadership programmes: Kwik-Fit’s focus on people

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Digital transformation at Citi Bank on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • People Development at Transport for London on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Lean and agile learning on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • 2017 Corporate Elearning Movers and Shakers announced

      Learning News | UK |

      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.

    • Steve Rayson Joins Fuse Universal Advisory Board

      Fuse Universal | London, UK |

      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 announces Head of Consulting Services

      Civica | Bristol, UK |

      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.

    • Empowering women leaders on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Artificial intelligence in learning and education

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • The importance of creativity at work on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Skills and performance at PwC on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Fosway Group appoints learning expert to its expanding analyst team

      Fosway | Cirencester, UK |

      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.

    • The Social Age and the rise of the community: Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Empowered learners: the implications for L&D on Learning now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Telefonica’s digital transformation on Learning now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Trailblazer IT apprentices leading the path for women in tech

      Firebrand Training | London |

      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.

    • Virtual reality in training on Learning now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • Courses to resources: Nick Shackleton-Jones on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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 appoints Kay Sanders to drive its content partner alliances

      Kallidus | Cirencester |

      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.

    • Creativity in L&D on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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.

    • New Global Director for Policing appointed at The Training Foundation

      The Training Foundation |

      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.

    • The state of L&D on Learning Now tv

      Learning Now tv | London |

      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 Inc. expands US team to serve growing customer base

      Webanywhere | Chicago, IL |

      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.

    • Blue Eskimo lends support to the LPI’s 2015 learning survey

      Blue Eskimo | Stoke Prior, United Kingdom |

      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.

    • Debbie Archer is the Director of iSQI’s British Branch

      iSQI | London |

      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 looking for new talent to support fast growth

      Kallidus | Cirencester, UK |

      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.

    • QA Appoints New Director of Cyber Security

      QA | London |

      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.

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