The leadership playbook that worked for the last decade is quietly becoming redundant. Hybrid teams, AI-augmented workflows and near-constant organisational change mean the skills that once defined a “strong leader” — decisiveness, deep functional expertise, command-and-control coordination — are no longer sufficient on their own. Ongoing research from bodies like Deloitte and McKinsey on the…
We’ve all been in that room – the trainer has done their best to keep it tight with just the key points, but the learners have one eye on the clock because their boss needs them back at their desks ASAP. It perfectly captures the real pressure L&D faces between covering the content and respecting…
Please Note: This is a summary of an article originally posted on Learning News on July 31, 2026. Click here for the original article and links. The Australian L&D Network has no affiliation with Learning News. Great Minds On Learning returns for Season Eight What can sport, music, art, writing and even dog training teach…
Who was Mahatma Gandhi? Gandhi was the leader of India’s nonviolent movement for independence from British rule. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi In Learning and Development we live inside this paradox every day. We design for urgency. Skills needed now, problems…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate training faster than most organisations can formally document their strategy for it. What began as a handful of AI-enabled features bolted onto existing learning platforms has become a wholesale rethink of how skills are built, tracked and applied across the workforce. Personalisation is the most visible change. AI-driven learning platforms…
For a decade we taught leaders to optimise. The next five years will demand something different. Artificial intelligence can now draft strategy, manage workflows and analyse markets faster than any human. What it cannot do is build trust, make hard moral calls, or hold a team together through uncertainty. That is where leadership is moving.…
This week’s Learning & Development Network ‘Friday Funny’ is titled ‘Death by PowerPoint’. We’ve all been there; a workshop that’s basically a lecture delivered via a thousand slides. Slides can, of course, be a really helpful tool in training workshop, but need to be used sparingly if you want to keep your audience engaged! Our…
There’s a couple of Learning and Development events coming up here in Australia that offer a great opportunity to build knowledge and capability, get updated on the latest L&D trends, tools, technologies, etc and, of course, to network with likeminded people. Please Note: The Australian L&D Network has no affiliation with any of these events…
Please Note: This is a summary of an article originally posted in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) on April 24, 2026. Click here for the original article and links. The Australian L&D Network has no affiliation with HBR. Upskilling Employees Frees Their Managers for More-Strategic Work Organisations routinely ask whether employee training “pays off” by…
Please Note: This article was originally posted in the UK based LearningNews.com. The Australian L&D Network has no affiliation with Learning News or MHR. Click here for the original article. Why Time Is Still the Biggest Barrier to Effective Workplace Learning 24 Apr 2026 Learning News Learning and development (L&D) is firmly on the agenda…
The Australian Learning & Development Network’s next free virtual Lunch and Learn session is on the topic of ‘Training Your Workforce in Fatigue Management’. Details and registration link below. The Australian L&D Network Free Virtual Lunch & Learn: Training Your Workforce in Fatigue Management Time: 1pm (AEST) Tuesday 31st March 2026 Location: Online (Teams) Cost: Free to attend Session Overview: We live in fast paced, high…
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Gamification: Use gamification techniques to increase learner engagement and motivation. Incorporate elements such as points, badges, leaderboards, and rewards into the training process. Gamification makes learning fun and competitive, encouraging participation and completion of training programs. If you have any Learning & Development quick tips you’d like to share, please send them to AustralianLDN@yahoo.com.au. Our…
Here’s this week’s L&D quote, this one from Leo Buscaglia. We hope it resonates with our learning and development readers and, perhaps, offer some capability development inspiration and motivation to share with the workforce! Who is Leo Buscaglia? Leo Buscaglia was an American author, motivational speaker and professor who was known by the nickname “Dr.…
Follow-Up Sessions: Schedule regular follow-up sessions to reinforce learning and ensure retention. These sessions can include review quizzes, discussion groups, or practical applications of the learned material. Regular reinforcement helps solidify knowledge and skills, making them more likely to be retained over the long term. If you have any Learning & Development quick tips you’d…
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