Getting the most out of your CPD doesn’t mean adding more to your to do list. It’s about recognising the learning that already happens every day. From conversations and mentoring to projects and reading, every experience can contribute to your growth ⭐ In this video, Sarah Maskell MBE RAF, David Hayden and Chizoma Okaro Chartered FCIPD share practical tips on how to make your CPD more meaningful through reflection, intention and taking ownership of your development. CIPD members can log in to Learning Hub and record their CPD here: https://ow.ly/owBg50YYjYr #CIPD #HR #CPD #Learning #Development

What if the biggest opportunity for L&D isn’t delivering more learning - but focusing on solving performance problems, shifting mindsets, and prioritising capability? That was a big takeaway for me after completing the The LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) Performance Consulting Masterclass in London this week. ❌ Responding to training requests ✅ Diagnosing performance challenges and enabling the right solutions. I’m looking forward to applying this approach more intentionally at Met Office - helping ensure L&D contributes to real organisational outcomes, not just activity. Thank you Dannie-Lu Carr for facilitating such a brilliant, thought provoking masterclass. #PerformanceConsulting #LearningAndDevelopment #OrganisationalDevelopment #LDBP

Investing in professional growth is always time well spent and today’s webinar with CIPD was no exception. As a globally respected professional body dedicated to championing better work and working lives, CIPD continues to set the standard for excellence in people practice. The session offered valuable insights into the CIPD assessment process, membership grades, and the wide range of benefits available to members. It also provided a deeper understanding of the Experience Assessment route, with practical guidance on eligibility criteria, key success factors, and tips to navigate the process with confidence. A highly informative and worthwhile session for anyone looking to advance their career in people and HR reinforcing the importance of continuous learning and professional development in shaping better workplaces. Thank you to CIPD and CIPD Middle East for these webinars. #PeopleProfessionalDevelopment #CIPDLearning #EvidenceBasedProfession #LearningAndDevelopmentMap #CIPDProfessionals #ProfessionalDevelopmentMap #PeopleDevelopmentEvidence #CIPDEvidenceBased #LearningProfessionals #DevelopmentProfessionMap

Last week I attended my very first graduate seminar (PSY 8475: Learning & Development). My professor, Bethany J. Adams, MA, SHRM-SCP shared this nugget that stuck with me over the next couple of days at work: 1) we should start with a business problem, and 2) we should work backward to identify the learning problem that training can actually solve. This reframing got me thinking about the supervisor training courses my team has rolled out over the past five years and what they’ve produced. In reviewing our training history, I saw a mix of outcomes, some positive, some neutral, or even negative. Yet what stood out was a recurring pattern: our efforts weren’t anchored to a concrete business problem. We often designed training in isolation, focusing on what we could teach rather than what business metric we wanted to move. And in some cases, the challenges we faced extended beyond training. Factors like heavy workloads, inconsistent processes, and pay or incentive structures outside the unit can blunt or negate training gains. In short, training alone doesn’t fix problems rooted in external constraints or organizational context. This reflection has clarified two essential shifts I’d like to implement moving forward: Ground our work in business outcomes: explicitly tie every training initiative to a measurable business problem (e.g., turnover, quality of coaching affecting team performance, safety incident rate, or customer satisfaction), and define how training would plausibly influence that metric. Distinguish learning problems from performance constraints: identify when a gap is due to skills or knowledge (a learning problem) versus when it’s driven by process, workload, policy, or incentives (a performance problem that may require systemic changes beyond training). Sometimes our work in HR feels reactionary, which makes it hard to step back, align our actions with business needs, and pursue strategic, proactive solutions that move the organization forward. By stepping back, we can align our work with strategic goals and implement proactive, evidence-based interventions.  #VillanovaHRD #BusinessProblemsFirst #StrategicHR

As we move into May, one trend continues to dominate the L&D space… Professional Development with purpose. At ILP, we know organisations are under increasing pressure to identify capability gaps, support career growth, and build future-ready teams. That’s exactly why we created the ILP L&D Capability Framework. Designed exclusively for ILP members, the framework helps: ✔️ Individual L&D professionals identify strengths and development opportunities ✔️ Corporate teams assess capability across their L&D function ✔️ Leaders create targeted upskilling pathways aligned to business outcomes The best part? Once areas for growth are identified, the professional development support is already available through ILP’s extensive PD offering, included FREE for members. ✨ Mid-Year Skill Boost May is the perfect time to pause and reflect: • What capabilities does your team need to strengthen? • Where are the future skill gaps? • How are you preparing your L&D function for the evolving workplace? Our Capability Framework provides practical insights to support both individual and organisational growth. If you’re an ILP member, now is the time to engage with the framework and map out your development journey for the second half of 2026. #LearningAndDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CapabilityFramework #Upskilling #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureSkills #LearningCulture #LAndD #ILPAsiaPacific #WorkplaceLearning Institute for Learning & Performance Asia Pacific

Capture key decisions with clarity and write minutes that people actually want to read. Mastering this essential skill can boost your professionalism and team efficiency. 📝 📅 Date: 5 June 2026 (25th Run!) Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gu-pDkFP Gain the skills to prepare accurate, concise and reader-friendly minutes that support informed decision-making. 📄 Learn proven techniques to capture discussions, summarise key points and structure minutes effectively. ✍️ Build confidence in producing minutes that enhance communication and keep teams aligned. 🚀 #ProfessionalDevelopmentSG #WorkplaceSkills #SingaporeTraining View the HRM SKILLS Training Calendar for company-wide training for all employees in organisations Visit hrmskills.sg #hrm #skills

Build the confidence to handle disagreements with clarity and turn tense situations into productive outcomes. 💬Master practical techniques that help you respond calmly, communicate effectively, and resolve issues professionally. 📅 Date: 3 July 2026 (7th Run!) Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gaQGjif Learn proven strategies to understand conflict triggers, manage emotions, and communicate with clarity in challenging situations. 🧠 Gain hands-on experience through role-plays and guided discussions to strengthen your conflict-resolution approach. 🤝 Develop the skills to transform difficult interactions into opportunities for better teamwork and stronger relationships. 🌟 #CorporateTraining #WorkplaceSkills View the HRM SKILLS Training Calendar for company-wide training for all employees in organisations Visit hrmskills.sg #hrm #skills

Partnering with businesses that are passionate about growing their people while strengthening their BBBEE goals. At Prestige Tutelage, we believe skills development should create real impact, not just for compliance, but for workforce growth, productivity, and long-term success. We’d also love to collaborate and work closely with L&D Managers, Training Managers, HR teams, and Skills Development Facilitators who are focused on practical, value-driven training and learnership solutions. Let’s build meaningful partnerships that empower people, strengthen teams, and grow businesses together. #SkillsDevelopment #BBBEE #Learnerships #TrainingAndDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #Partnerships #HumanCapital #LearningAndDevelopment #SouthAfricaBusiness #Upskilling

At CrossKnowledge, we are convinced that the real question is not activity, but impact. That’s exactly what the Learning Impact Alliance is about: helping organizations demonstrate the real business impact of learning. If you believe learning should play a more strategic role, this is well worth a look 👇