Current Issue

• Guest Editorial
  John Faye MBE is CEO and founder of Cheshire-based change management company SFL.
• Letters
  Debbie Carter, editor of the Training Journal, examines workplace learning.
• Guest Editorial
  The executive director of Conference Centres of Excellence, Antony Lishman, writes about venues, equipment and commitment to training.
• Online Opinion
  Members of the digest community debate issues about self-promotion and transparency on the TJ forum.
• Peter Honey
  Peter Honey wonders why, when learning opportunities are staring them in the face, some people choose to look the other way.
• Martyn Sloman
  Martyn Sloman is in a reflective - and combative - mood for his last TJ column.
• Across the pond
  American trainers are boarding the e-trainbut the destination is still foggy, says Harrison Monarth.
• Bird's eye view
  SMEs need extra support with training to weather the recession, says Christine Knott.
• Ask Izzy
  TJ agony aunt Isobel Rimmer has all the answers.
• Eu watch
  As the world economy tumbles into recession, Andrew McCoshan explains why the UK may be better placed than its neighbours to use eductaion systems to deal with social disadvantage.
• Tech trends
  Ray Lawrence explains why social networking cannot be ignored by organisations implementing e-learning.
• News feature: Must do better
  The provision of workplace learning is improving, but there is still a lot to do. Elizabeth Eyre reads Ofsted's latest annual report.
• News feature: Learning to make the most of mental capital
  Government think tank Foresight has released a report on how society can improve people's mental capital and wellbeing, and the benefits that it will bring. Elizabeth Eyre reports.
• News feature: Slash training at your peril warns coalition
  Business leaders have signed an open letter, urging organisations not to cut back on training. Elizabeth Eyre reports.
• News feature: Call for strong leaders
  The skills and competencies of people working in child protection are being scrutinised in the wake of the Baby P case. Elizabeth Eyre attended a conference looking at what needs to be done to improve children's services
• Question time
  The CIPD's new CEO answers your questions on a range of issues about the Institute and the current and future state of learning and development.
• "Treating employees as professionals, not worker bees"
  Barclaycard has forsaken the usual "drone" approach to call centre operatives in a bid to increase engagement, retention and customer service. Rachael McGahern finds out how the company did it.
• Talent management
  In a series looking at talent management and development, David Kesby looks at talent management and the leadership pipeline.
• Why does nobody understand me?
  Listening more and talking less is key to better communication skills, says Hugh Greenway.
• Strenghthening your service leadership
  Dr Bob Lillis and Steve Macaulay outline how you can ensure effective customer service stays at the top of the organisational agenda.
• From little acorns
  When the small training company meets the corporate giant, it can often feel like a meeting between David and Goliath. Julian Hammond explains how to build a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership with a corporate entity.
• The training manager as change agent
  Deborah Wainwright encourages training managers to keep the faith when introducing new initiatives.
• Tools of the trade
  In a regular series, Carol Wilson identifies the tools and models frequently used during coaching projects. This month she looks at the EXACT model.
• Depression at work
  In our latest series looking at the emotions likely to be dealt with during coaching, Gladeana McMahon focuses on depression.
• Reviews
  The Spirited Business, by Georgeanne Lamont
• Supermodels
  In a series of articles examining learning models, Dr Mike Clayton looks at Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership - adapting to people's needs.
• Netcheck
  In our series looking at the best of the web, Garry Platt has hisd flabber gasted by a site dedicated to surveys.
• Hints and tips
  Fiona Hudson-Kelly has some advice for managing the data, forms and paperwork for Train to Gain contract holders.
• Final word The Gangsta Motivator
  The Gangsta Motivator emphasises the importance of change.