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By focusing too hard on skills, are L&D really missing the point?

The idea behind Skills-Based Organisations (SBOs) is undeniably appealing. At its core, it promises to identify & align skills with organisational needs and tasks, providing a structured framework to drive individual and collective 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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How leaders can boost connectedness to navigate uncertainty

As humans we are wired to connect with other human beings - neurologically and hormonally - so you’d think building connectedness would be easy and natural. Our latest research, however, shows it often isn’t.
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Women in leadership

Lynsey Whitmarsh, Managing Director of Hemsley Fraser UK, spoke recently about what it’s like being a female leader, who has inspired her and whether she’s encountered any barriers along the way.
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Am I a Leader?

What is Leadership? That age-old question. Am I a leader? Am I good enough to be a leader? Do I want to be a leader? Can I be a leader and still follow?
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