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The Problem Isn’t Your L&D Budget; It’s How You Use It
If you’re an L&D leader, chances are you’ve said it or heard it: “We’d do more if we had the budget.” It’s one of the most common...
Matt Williams
2 days ago2 min read
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Got leadership development on the agenda?
I'm going to get straight to the point this week. If you’ve got leadership development on the agenda but haven’t quite landed the what,...
Richard Nugent
3 days ago1 min read
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Are You the L&D Leader Your Business Needs? Here’s How to Find Out
If you're an L&D Manager, Head of Learning, or Talent Development Lead, you're probably doing a lot right—delivering content, managing...
Matt Williams
May 152 min read
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Culture, Confidence and Commercial Impact: The Winning Formula For Leaders
Confidence is the WD-40 of leadership. Without it, your strategy, culture and performance start to grind. When a leadership programme...
Richard Nugent
May 122 min read
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Taking Back Control of Your L&D Strategy
If you’re an L&D manager, this might sound familiar: You start your week with a plan – then the requests start rolling in. “Can we get...
Matt Williams
May 82 min read
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How to Spot the Difference Between a Great Manager and a Future Executive
What makes someone ready for executive leadership? It’s a question every senior HR leader wrestles with, especially when your succession...
Richard Nugent
May 62 min read
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Why Your High Potentials Leave (And What to Do About It)
You spot the signs before they say a word. A high-potential leader who’s been on your radar for years starts to disengage. They’re still...
Richard Nugent
Apr 292 min read
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Capability Over Content: The Future of L&D Starts Here
Most organisations I’ve worked with don’t have an L&D content problem. They have too much of it. Libraries of eLearning. Thousands of...
Matt Williams
Apr 242 min read
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Three Signs You’re Doing Too Much of Your Team’s Work (And What to Do About It)
You shouldn’t be the safety net for your entire team. You shouldn’t be the last-minute fixer, the fire-fighter, or the one staying late...
richard44453
Apr 222 min read
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Why L&D Leaders Need to Learn to Sell
Let’s address the elephant in the training room: many L&D professionals still think ‘selling’ is someone else’s job. But if you want to...
Matt Williams
Apr 152 min read
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Four Things to Do If You’re Struggling With Your Boss
Let’s be honest: managing upwards isn’t just about “aligning communication styles” and “navigating complex dynamics.” Sometimes it’s...
Richard Nugent
Apr 142 min read
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Think Like a Leader: The 3 Conversations Every L&D Professional Should Be Having
Let’s get real: if L&D wants a seat at the table, it’s not enough to deliver excellent training. We need to speak the language of...
Matt Williams
Apr 102 min read
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United We Thrive: Why Team Alignment Is Your Secret Weapon
Imagine this: your team is working hard, but something’s not quite right. Despite the effort, results are underwhelming, communication...
Richard Nugent
Apr 82 min read
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Stop Managing Training. Start Leading Talent
For many Learning & Development professionals, the career journey starts with a passion for helping others grow. You’re the go-to person...
Matt Williams
Apr 32 min read
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We Don’t Make Decisions (And When We Do, We Don’t Stick to Them)
What if the gap between a good team and a great team isn’t talent, experience, or even hard work, but decision-making? Most teams don’t...
Richard Nugent
Apr 12 min read
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What CEOs Wish L&D Leaders Understood
And How We Bridge the Gap at The TwentyOne Leadership L&D Academy After decades of working with senior leadership teams, both as an...
Matt Williams
Mar 262 min read
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The Danger of Power Grabs
In misaligned teams that lack trust, power grabs are a constant battle. The Sales Director wants to lead on marketing. The Ops Director...
Richard Nugent
Mar 251 min read
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The L&D Academy Coaching Experience
Being an L&D leader isn’t just about rolling out training courses. It’s about influencing decision-makers, proving impact, and shaping...
Matt Williams
Mar 192 min read
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Coaching: The Leadership Habit You Can’t Afford to Lose
In my experience, most senior managers think they are pretty good coaches. In reality, they’re often just giving advice, offering...
Richard Nugent
Mar 172 min read
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Unlock Your L&D Team’s Full Potential: 3 Questions to Drive Impact
L&D isn’t just about delivering training – it’s about driving real business impact. Yet, many L&D teams struggle to gain influence, prove...
Matt Williams
Mar 132 min read
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