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Hemsley Client Roundtable - Trends and tech innovations affecting L&D

Recently, we hosted our latest client event bringing together L&D leaders across industries, diving into the topic of innovation. Here is a summary of a truly engaging conversation.
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By focusing too hard on skills, are L&D really missing the point?

The idea behind Skills-Based Organizations (SBOs) is undeniably appealing. At its core, it promises to identify & align skills with organizational needs and tasks, providing a structured framework to drive individual and collective growth.
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The strategic importance of fully utilizing your annual people & leadership development funds

Investing unspent L&D budgets at year-end can yield substantial benefits. Don't view it as cost-saving; strategic investment in people and leadership development can boost employee skills and organizational growth.
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The evolution of learning and development in 2024 and beyond | Client Roundtable

Creating space to share the latest evidence, experiences and insights is such a privilege. Last week, we hosted our latest client event addressing the challenges facing L&D teams right now together with a taster of our brand new human skills and capabilities work.
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SPARK Connections: How to foster human connectedness in the workplace

Drawing on the research in neuroscience, psychology, and organizational behavior, the S.P.A.R.K method is a comprehensive framework to help foster human connectedness in the workplace. Try our SPARK Diagnostic today.
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The value of in-person connection in learning & development

The value of in-person connection in learning & development. In a world of increasing virtual and digital connection, it’s easy to overlook the value of human connectedness. At Hemsley Fraser we believe in striking the right balance of virtual, digital and in-person experiences to harness the cost effectiveness, scale, and inclusiveness of virtual interactions with the importance of real-life human connections.
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Is your Management & Leadership Development ready for 2024?

With the accelerating adoption of Generative AI, uncertainty & shifting ways of working requires organisations & L&D teams need to re-examine leadership.
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Developing agile talent – still in the foothills but gathering pace

It’s no secret that how we develop talent needs an overhaul. Many businesses are finding their established methods simply don’t cut it any more. They need talent strategies, processes and initiatives that are responsive to very different business needs and that can cope with the pace and uncertainty and pace of today’s environment.
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Unlocking the potential of hybrid learning to enable hybrid working – five key insights

There's been a lot said about hybrid working, but much less about hybrid learning. Hybrid working is about making the best use of the times and spaces available to achieve the work outcomes needed. Hybrid learning is about making the best use of times, spaces, and opportunities to grow skills and capabilities.
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