A deep dive into Kolb’s experiential learning cycle

By ILX Team | 22 October 2024

As the adage says, practice makes perfect, and in the world of training, the opportunity to practice can be invaluable for effective learning. This is supported by Kolb's experiential learning cycle, a popular educational theory that emphasises the importance of experience in the learning process....

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Micro-learning vs bitesize learning

By ILX Team | 8 October 2024

It can be challenging for busy professionals to squeeze in continuous professional development (CPD) and training. This is where short, focused learning can be really beneficial. Learning in short bursts is not only easier for time-poor professionals to squeeze into their days, but a  study from the...

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The value of creating personalised learning paths to boost talent retention

By ILX Team | 17 September 2024

According to a study by Gallup, over half of employees are actively looking for a new job, with the majority of people stating engagement and culture as the reason they are looking to make the move. This shows that companies often invest significant resources in recruiting top talent, but retaining...

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Understanding learning styles: How to engage different audiences in L&D programmes

By ILX Team | 20 August 2024

Whether it’s to increase team knowledge, expand skills and services or boost staff retention, effective learning and development (L&D) programmes are crucial for organisational success. However, one-size-fits-all approaches often fall short, as individuals possess distinct learning preferences....

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How to get buy-in from senior leadership teams for L&D programmes

By ILX Team | 16 July 2024

One of the biggest challenges learning and development (L&D) professionals face is getting buy-in from senior leaders. When budgets are stretched, it can be difficult for senior members of an organisation to see the return on investment offered by L&D, which is why you need a strategic appro...

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Developing leadership presence: The importance of leadership for facilitating and embedding change

By ILX Team | 9 July 2024

Change is the only constant in any industry or organisation. Organisations must continually adapt to shifting market conditions, evolving technologies, and changing consumer preferences. However, adapting to and managing change is often feared and mismanaged. Successful change implementation hing...

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Retaining skilled talent: A crucial component of any L&D strategy

By ILX Team | 25 June 2024

Retaining skilled talent is a critical priority for organisations across all sectors. Our research report found that retaining talent and valuable internal knowledge is a challenge for 75% of organisations this year. A robust learning and development (L&D) strategy not only enhances employee...

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