455 — The case (for some people) to go back to the office
Jul 29, 2025
In their new book, In Praise of the Office, Wharton professor Peter Cappelli and workplace strategist Ranya Nehmeh argue that 'the case for in-office work has never been stronger'.
This week on The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Peter and Ranya join Ross D and Claire to explain why they believe this to be true. We...
454 — Designing learning experiences that feel authentic
Jul 22, 2025
If we want to motivate learners to engage with an experience, it stands to reason that we need to present that experience in a way feels authentic and relatable to them. But what are the limits to authenticity in the workplace? And are some of the conventions of learning design at odds with authentic communication?
This...
453 — What's your e-learning P(doom)?
Jul 15, 2025
If you spend any time scrolling LinkedIn, attending L&D conferences, or listening to industry podcasts, it might seem like AI is about to usher in the end of e-learning as we know it. But is e-learning really dying, or is it just evolving?
This week on The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Kineo's Cammy Bean joins Ross D and Ross...
452 — Pity the frontline manager
Jul 8, 2025
Frontline managers have to support decisions they didn’t make, translate organizational goals into actions, identify meaningful opportunities for people to develop, remember to acknowledge successes, regulate their emotions, and resolve team conflicts. And they're usually 19-years-old.
This week on The Mindtools L&D...
451 — Upskilling your managers on AI tools
Jul 1, 2025
Exciting news at Mindtools Towers this week, as we launch our first 'Expert Skill Bite' course with Dr Markus Bernhardt, available now to all Mindtools Content Hub users!
To share more about what the course covers, and how it builds capability over time, Markus joined Ross G and Claire to discuss:
- Why a 'big top-down...