The path to success is rarely a straight line. More often, it is a series highs and lows, filled with a thousand moments of success and failure. Embracing the learning curve is an essential part of achieving success, and experiential learning provides an ideal platform...
Leadership is a vital element of success in any organisation, and great leaders are crucial to achieving great results. But what makes a great leader? Is it a combination of inherent traits and learned skills, or is it a natural aptitude for inspiring and motivating...
Experiential learning is an approach to education that focuses on practical, hands-on experiences to enhance the learning process. This approach is becoming increasingly popular as more employers recognise the power of experiential learning in engaging and motivating learners, helping them to develop critical thinking skills,...
In the fast-paced business world, it can be easy to get caught up in day-to-day activities and forget about the importance of taking time to think creatively and experiment with new ideas. However, investing in innovation time can bring numerous benefits to a company and...
Experiential learning is an effective way to acquire new skills and knowledge by engaging in hands-on experiences. However, the true power of experiential learning lies in the reflection process that follows. Reflection is the act of thinking critically about our experiences, analysing what we learned...
I’ve researched teams and group dynamics in all sorts of contexts: professional kitchens, the armed forces, reality television, doctors, astronauts – even theme park queues. My conclusion is that teamwork is weird. It’s also elusive: it’s everywhere and it’s nowhere at the same time; we...
Experts are useful. They can quickly identify problems or potential value from a situation that might not be visible to others. If you read Malcolm Gladwell’s excellent book ‘Blink’, a lot of what is being discussed there is the highly tuned, often-subconscious capacity experts have...
I recently got somewhat swept-up in World Cup fever. I found myself being more and more captivated by the exciting, tense matches. The drama, the twists, the turns; the underdogs creating discomfort or even heartbreak for the big dogs. Despite my enjoyment, something that was...
Levy Funded Training, also known as the Apprenticeship Levy, is a tax system introduced by the government in 2017 to encourage employers to invest in their workforce. The Levy provides a significant funding stream for apprenticeships and other vocational training programs, allowing employers to upskill...
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, it’s essential for employees to continuously learn and grow their skills and knowledge. Workplace learning provides employees with the resources and opportunities to do just that, and it’s become increasingly critical for both personal and professional development. In this...