The TJ Podcast

Should L&D leaders stop talking about learning?

At TJ’s 60th Anniversary Conference, Andrew Jacobs discusses with Laura Overton and Kirsty Lewis what L&D has gained and lost over six decades. The exploration goes from laserdiscs to AI, classrooms to communities, and why social, human learning still matters more than ever for performance, culture, connection and future readiness.

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Jo Cook, Josh Bersin, and Erica Farmer explore how AI is shifting L&D from static courses to dynamic, personalised support, featuring real examples, AI coaching, smarter content curation, and a sharper focus on business impact.

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In this episode, we explore the subtle (and not-so-subtle)differences between teaching, training, and facilitation—and why they matter more than you might think. From accidental facilitators to seasoned pros, our guests share honest reflections, practical approaches, and cautionary talesabout what makes learning stick. We dive into the skills that set great facilitators apart, the common mistakes that derail engagement and impact, and why designing for learning transfer is non-negotiable. Whether you're delivering in person or online, this is a conversation packed with insight,energy, and plenty of reminders that good delivery is about more than just good slides.Links from the podcast:

This episode uses artificial intelligence dive into neuroscience for learning, to look back at a Training Journal magazine and update it with current articles.

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This episode authors reflect on what they shared in their A Week In The Life Of series, links to their articles below:

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.

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This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.

In this episode, experts from the Learning and Development field discuss navigating disruption caused by AI, societal changes, and evolving learner behaviours. Key insights include leveraging disruption for innovation, the importance of accessibility in DEI efforts, and the shift towards meeting learners on modern platforms. Emphasising a purpose-driven approach, the episode provides actionable advice for leaders and trainers to harness change effectively.

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This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important points!

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important points!

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important points!

This episode gathers insights from L&D leaders on AI's transformative role in education and training. It explores AI literacy, the evaluation of tools, and the ethical use of technology, emphasizing AI as both a tool and teammate. The discussion underscores the importance of human insight in leveraging AI to enhance learning outcomes.

The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning, including about digital adoption, impact on our L&D jobs and the opportunity of productivity growth.

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The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the challenges, leadership and practitioner focus for workplace learning.

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The re-launched TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through predictions and hopes for workplace learning in 2024.

We talk about AI, hybrid work, organisational effectiveness, accessibility and more.

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Looking to the future: what does 2022 hold for organisations, their leaders and people?

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What do these changes mean to organisations and their people and how are we changing the way we manage people and processes as a result?

What skills will we need in this need 21st century workplace and how do we ensure people are engaged in a fast-paced learning journey as skills are likely to continue to change at speed?

What role will technology play in this new environment and how confident are L&D professionals in meeting these new demands for skills and managing a range of complex learning tools?

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Jon chats to the founder of the Extraordinary Training Company, Jane Rennie, about Scotland, resilience, hospitality, train the trainer and much much more. 

Kate, Jo and Jon discuss innovation myths, acquisitions, languishing, the 2040 office and more. Andrew Jacobs joins to talk about his podcast, 'Women talking about learning'. It's the last regular podcast with these three presenters! Don't miss out.

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Jon talks to employment lawyer Hannah Ford about furlough, workplace tensions and the way to keep a disparate workforce together.

Jon talks to CEO of Doodle Renato Profico about careers in tech, research into workplace meetings and more.

Why has a man set up a podcast for women talking about learning? Andrew Jacobs is here to tell us. 

Alison Jones from Practical Inspiration Publishing talks all things business book-related. Best practice, writer's block, self publishing, crazy book challenges and more. 

Jon, Jo and Kate chew the fat over some great content, a sprinkling of acquisitions news and a future personnel change at TJ. Vitality's Judy Parfitt discusses their recent report into hybrid working in partnership with the RSA.

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Jon talks to Steve Knapp of Plan.Grow.Do about skills for modern selling. They talk trends, strategy, future-proofing ideas and more. 

Vitality Chief People Officer Judy Parfitt joins Jon to look at the findings from the Healthy Hybrid Working report, an insight collaboration between her company and the RSA. 

Jon talks to Amanda Simpson from SVC Solutions about mentoring, leadership, management and a whole lot more.

Jon and Phil Friedman, CEO of CGS, look at the state of AR in 2021. What's new, what's better and how companies are using it.

Jon talks to Noorie Sazen from Saffron Interactive about their work on resilience and mental wellbeing with Transport for London. It's a project that started a few yearas back but is more important than ever. Tune in. 

Jon talks to sleep and stress expert Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan, about, well, just that. If you're reading this late at night, go to bed would you?

Jon talks to Joanne Lockwood, CEO of See Change Happen, a practice providing equality, diversity and inclusion services to businesses.

Jon and Kate talk new jobs and M&As, and then Jo joins to discuss some of our content from the month: social anxiety, side hustles and bullying are all on the agenda. 

Jon chats to Jo Rawbone, founder of Flourishing Introverts, about, well, being an introvert, and how talent management and teamwork can get the best out of different personality types.

Jon chats to Chris Hadfield about the idea of the film crew model; taking the principles of a film or TV set and applying them to team dynamics in business. Sound interesting? Have a listen.