Different Crafts
The episode explores the distinct craft of writing for audio versus writing for the page, emphasizing that the skills don't automatically transfer. It highlights how long sentences, visual-oriented structure, and reliance on headings can falter when heard, while short, rhythmic phrasing, clear signposting, and purposeful repetition thrive in spoken form. The host argues that producers should treat podcast scripts as a separate discipline, briefing and commissioning them differently from print content. Ultimately, great writers may excel in print, but they aren't guaranteed to be effective audio writers without specific training.
Branding Isn’t Personalisation
The article argues that branding in digital learning platforms is not the same as personalization. It notes that naming a learning journey or adding a logo does not tailor content to individual needs. It warns L&D teams to scrutinize LMS/LXP...
Push a Button
The article argues that AI tools do not erase work effort; they merely relocate it. Users often assume a single click will deliver results, but most AI systems require repeated prompting, refinement, and verification. The piece cautions against adopting AI...
Direction to Design
The Training Journal L&D Influence Report 2026 confirms that learning and development must move closer to the business, rely on portable evidence, and focus on performance rather than content. While those directions are widely accepted, most organisations stumble on translating them...
Competitive Advantage
A recent Acast report shows that while listeners value female podcast hosts—63% appreciate their perspectives and 77% think more women would improve the industry—the market still features far fewer female‑led shows. The gap is not demand‑driven but stems from three...
Why Podcasts?
Podcasts are emerging as a powerful learning medium because they create conversational intimacy that written content often lacks. Hosts report frequent listener feedback that translates into real‑world behavior changes, from increased confidence to new audio initiatives. L&D teams are urged...
Cost of Learning
Learning and development (L&D) teams typically report only the direct expenses of training—room hire, facilitator fees, licences, and content creation. The article argues that this view omits the far larger opportunity costs borne by operations, such as lost productivity, deferred...
Fine Is Complicated
The author, a business leader and podcast host, openly discusses living with clinical anxiety despite outward success. He explains that medication and cognitive‑behavioral therapy help manage, but not erase, his anxiety, allowing him to function effectively. A recent conversation reminded...
Doing What?
The article highlights a growing mismatch between Learning and Development (L&D) job titles and actual responsibilities. Many organisations label roles as "Consultant" while the day‑to‑day work centers on content creation, LMS administration, and user support. This title inflation creates expectation...
Beyond Skills
The Coursera 2026 Job Skills Report, analyzing six million enterprise learners, shows AI becoming the primary production layer while human judgment forms the control layer. Enrollments in AI‑related topics surge, but critical‑thinking courses are rising even faster among technical cohorts....
Seeing Real Work
A senior HR professional has been appointed to the judging panel for the CIPD People Management Awards 2026. The role offers a rare chance to evaluate organizations that practice rigorous, evidence‑based people management but rarely receive public attention. By reviewing...
An Experiment
The author notes LinkedIn’s ever‑shifting distribution algorithm and questions the long‑standing Monday‑Wednesday‑Friday posting rhythm. A new theory suggests Tuesday‑Wednesday‑Thursday may yield better reach, prompting the writer to restructure their posting schedule accordingly. Starting next week, primary LinkedIn posts will follow...
The Wrong Target
Employee engagement metrics dominate L&D conversations, with Gallup, LinkedIn and Deloitte touting productivity gains from higher engagement. Learning teams respond with AI‑driven upskilling, micro‑learning and personalized paths, driving login counts and NPS spikes. However, the article argues that these scores...
The BYOAI Trap
The 2026 L&D Global Sentiment Survey reveals that AI interest has peaked, yet practitioners are increasingly using personal, unmanaged AI tools to meet “doing more with less” pressures. Over 40,000 words of respondent commentary highlight rising concerns about redundancies and...
Using AI Deliberately
The author outlines a disciplined approach to AI, treating each tool as a specialized partner rather than a novelty. ChatGPT is positioned as a core thinking collaborator for structuring arguments, Claude handles deep, coherent rewrites, Perplexity provides factual verification, and...
