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Invisible Barriers: Rethinking Accessibility in Corporate Training
Exploring the unseen challenges in accessibility, this image underscores the importance of rethinking inclusive approaches in corporate training, illustrated by diverse wooden figures. In most organisations, training is designed with a picture in mind. We imagine the “ideal learner”: someone who arrives fresh, focused, able to sit through a full day of content, take notes at speed, contribute confidently in group discussions, and complete assessments without hesitation. It’s
John Cowling
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Training as Tectonic Shift: Why Transformation Starts Below the Surface
Most training programs are built like scaffolding — temporary, external, and designed to support something else. They hold things up for a while, but they don’t change the structure underneath. But transformative training? That’s different. It’s not scaffolding. It’s tectonic. It shifts the ground beneath how people think, relate, and lead. We’ve all seen the other kind. A well-designed slide deck. A charismatic facilitator. A few hours of engagement, followed by a return to
John Cowling
Oct 31, 20252 min read


From Framework to Fit: Why Cascading Leadership Development Matters More Than You Think
Leadership development is often treated as a top-tier investment — a strategic initiative reserved for senior executives and...
John Cowling
Oct 4, 20253 min read


Culture Eats Strategy — But Who’s Doing the Cooking?
We’ve all heard the quote: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It’s catchy, provocative, and increasingly true. But here’s the twist...
John Cowling
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Why Pizza Parties and Yoga Sessions Won’t Solve Your Workplace Wellbeing Problems
We've all heard the story: an organisation faces retention issues, unhappy staff, and feedback suggesting the company isn't doing enough....
John Cowling
Feb 21, 20253 min read


Tailored Learning Paths in Induction Training: Unlocking the Benefits of Personalised Onboarding -
In the ever-changing landscape of workplace dynamics, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the cookie-cutter approach to induction...
John Cowling
Feb 13, 20253 min read


Embracing the Accidental Journey: How Falling into Learning & Development Enriches Our Industry.
When did you ever hear a kid say, "I want to be a Learning & Development professional when I grow up"? Probably never. Most of us didn't...
John Cowling
Feb 10, 20253 min read


AI in Learning & Development: Crafting Tomorrow's Workforce Today
Just think of having a personal coach tailoring every lesson to your unique needs, like Spotify but for professional growth. That's the...
John Cowling
Feb 9, 20255 min read
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