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Member Spotlight: Kirsty Favell – From Weight Watchers to Empowerment Expert - The Learning Network Welcome back to our Member Spotlight series, where we showcase the stories behind the people who make up our network. This month we speak to…

Do you know Kirsty Favell?

Check out our latest Member Spotlight article, where Kirsty shares her story from working as a Coach for Weight Watchers, to being made redundant in a different role, to launching her own business.

Read here: thelearning-network.org/member-spotl...

🌟 MENTORING MONDAY 🌟

Are you happy in your work? Ready to spread that joy? Sign up as a mentor and help someone find their happy balance!

Sign in to the LN & click on “Access Mentoring” in your dashboard. Set up your profile on Guider and off you go!

Signup to the LN here: tinyurl.com/yc2wsn29

Connect 2025 - The Learning Network A day of learning inspiration, collaboration and support Connect returns for another year at the St Pauls location in London. Our 2025 theme will be:…

Connect 2025 is open for booking.
Theme: The Intersection of Humanity and Technology.
Keynotes from @julianstodd.bsky.social & Amy Brann.
Big ideas. Real conversations.
Proudly sponsored by Evolve L&D, Assemble You & People Untapped.
🔗 thelearning-network.org/event/connec...
#LND #LNConnect2025

It’s Learning at Work Week, and this year’s theme is Get Connected. At The Learning Network, we’re all about learning as a shared journey.

How are you building connections through learning in your organisation this week?

#LearningAtWorkWeek #GetConnected #LND

Mastery Day: Media Production - The Learning Network Our first mastery day of 2025 will be at the Strange Brew venue in Bristol. Exact event details will be available in the first weeks…

Free media production workshop!

📱 Capture great video using your phone
✂️ Simple editing tricks
🎤 Record and publish a podcast

📆 27th March
⏰ 09:30 - 16:00 GMT
📍 Strange Brew, 10-12 Fairfax Street, Bristol
💲 FREE and open to all!
🔗 buff.ly/tNbPDSI
#LearningAndDevelopment #Community #Networking

The Business Case for Mentoring - What's the Value? with Neil Cunningham Podcast Episode · Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations · 02/03/2025 · 20m

Our Vice-chair Neil recently appeared on the Learning for Good podcast to discuss the power of mentoring.

Check out the full episode here: buff.ly/xscUUm5

#LearningAndDevelopment #CPD #Podcast #Mentoring #Community #Networking

Virtual Roundtable: Use of Media in LXD - The Learning Network Our third virtual roundtable of 2025 will focus on how we use, or would like to use media in our training interventions. Participant-Driven Discussion This…

Join us at our next virtual #roundtable to discuss the role of media in learning design. From video to #podcasting, we'll discuss it all before our first Mastery Day of 2025!
Sign up to share your views and contribute to the follow-up article in mid-March.
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#LearningAndDevelopment

World of Learning 2025: Roundtable Reflections - The Learning Network The World of Learning Summit in London is a flagship event for our industry; a place where new ideas, industry trends, and a healthy dose…

Following World of Learning, our members got together for a #roundtable on what we took away from the event. Check out our discussion topics and what they mean for L&D in this article: buff.ly/41jA6gu
What did you take away from #WOL25?
#LearningAndDevelopment #LND #Training #Community #Networking

Mastery Day: Media Production
"Attendees will: Use a mobile phone to capture high-quality video, edit your recorded video, and record and edit a podcast"
📆27th March
⏰09:30 GMT
🔗https://bit.ly/4k7KnUp
#MediaProduction #Camtasia #LXD

Virtual #Roundtable: Reflections on the #LTA Winner’s Showcase
"Our fourth virtual roundtable of 2025 will be an opportunity to reflect on and discuss what we learned at the LTA Winner's Showcase"
📆17th March
⏰16:00 GMT
🔗https://bit.ly/3QviwQx

Align Your Learning Strategy with Business Goals
"This session will give leaders the essential critical thinking skills and tools to help them create their learning strategy and track its effectiveness on a regular basis!"
📆17th March
⏰15:00 GMT
🔗https://bit.ly/4bkJrZ2

The #LTA Winners Showcase
"Our annual showcase of Learning Technologies Awards winners returns!"
📆14th March
⏰10:00 GMT
🏓Birmingham, UK
🔗https://thelearning-network.org/event/the-learning-technologies-awards-winners-showcase/
#LearningTechnologies #Community #Networking #BestPractice #CaseStudy

LN Book Club - Meet the Author: Andy Lancaster @andylancasteruk.bsky.social
"Meet the author of 'Organisational Learning Communities' and discuss your takeaways."
📆6th March
⏰19:00 GMT
🔗https://thelearning-network.org/event/the-learning-network-book-club-march-virtual-meet-the-author-session/

Virtual #Roundtable: Use of Media in #LXD
"Our third virtual roundtable of 2025 will focus on how we use, or would like to use, media in our training interventions."
📆6th March
⏰16:00 GMT
🔗https://thelearning-network.org/event/virtual-roundtable-use-of-media-in-lxd/

How's your weekend going?

We have some exciting events coming up, all focused on developing key #LND skills.

Check out this week's event outlook, and let us know which you'll be attending!

#LearningAndDevelopment #Workshop #Webinar #BookClub #Community #Networking #InstructionalDesign

Did you know #Learning #Network members get access to exclusive discounts?
Kogan Page, Liggy Webb, Ming Tools, and Intellek all have discounts specially curated for our wonderful members.

You can learn more about discounts on the member dashboard.

Not a member? Join today!
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Member Spotlight: Sophie Costin – Finding Community in L&D - The Learning Network For anyone stepping into the L&D world, Sophie has one key piece of advice: don’t be afraid to network. “This is the kindest industry in the world!"

Do you know Sophie Costin?
The Learning Network connects L&D professionals across the industry.
Member Spotlights are an opportunity to learn more about a member of our community.
Check out this first spotlight article: https://buff.ly/4hLkzvD
#LearningAndDevelopment #Community #Networking #EdTech

Learning 2024 Orlando Review: AI, Leadership, and Insights for L&D Professionals - The Learning Network Written by Learning Network member Scott Hewitt Last December, I ventured to Orlando for Learning 2024—a notable change from my usual UK-based conferences.  Before setting…

We love publishing our member's insights. This article was contributed by Scott Hewitt following his attendance at Learning 2024 in Orlando!
This article gives you all the best bits, from #AI to #WorkplaceCulture, #Leadership to #DataAnalytics.
#LearningAndDevelopment #EdTech #LND

From Curiosity to Clarity: Needs Analysis the Product Way - The Learning Network Struggling to uncover the real learning need? In this workshop, we’ll borrow techniques from product management and design to elevate your needs analysis process. You’ll…

Join us at 16:00 GMT today for a virtual #workshop exploring 3 ways you can enhance your needs analysis!
We'll be stealing ideas from the worlds of product management and design.
#LearningAndDevelopment #LND #InstructionalDesign #CPD #ProductManagement #PerformanceImprovement

Want the inside scoop on how to get yourself a trophy or want to learn more about some of the best L&D initiatives of the last year, book your place at the Learning Technologies Awards Winners Showcase today!
📆 14th March
📍 Birmingham
⏰ 10:00 - 16:30 GMT
💲 FREE!
🔗 https://buff.ly/4i0dpUb

YouTube video by The Learning Network Learning Designer of the Year - Leonard Houx - The Learning Technologies Awards Showcase

Ever wondered what it takes to be named Learning Designer of the Year?

As judges of the Learning Technologies Awards, we host a showcase of the winners each year.

The 2025 showcase is on the 14th March! Book your place here: bit.ly/4b8kyiX

#LearningAndDevelopment #LTA

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Mastery Day: Media Production
📆27th March
⏰09:30 GMT
🔗 thelearning-network.org/event/master...
#LearningAndDevelopment #Community #Networking #Events #Webinar #Workshop #InstructionalDesign #ELearning #VideoEditing #Podcast #VideoProduction

Virtual Roundtable: Reflections on the Learning Technologies Award Winner’s Showcase
📆25th March
⏰16:00 GMT
🔗 thelearning-network.org/event/virtua...
#LearningAndDevelopment #Community #Networking #Events #Webinar

Align Your Learning Strategy with Business Goals
📆17th March
⏰15:00 GMT
🔗 thelearning-network.org/event/align-...
#LearningAndDevelopment #Community #Networking #Events #Webinar #Workshop #InstructionalDesign #ELearning #Data #Assessment #Strategy

The Learning Technologies Awards Winners Showcase
📆14th March
⏰10:00 GMT
🏓Birmingham
🔗 thelearning-network.org/event/the-le...
#LearningAndDevelopment #Community #Networking #Events #Webinar #Workshop #InstructionalDesign #ELearning

LN Book Club - Meet the Author: Andy Lancaster - @andylancasteruk.bsky.social
📆6th March
⏰19:00 GMT
🔗 thelearning-network.org/event/the-le...
#LearningAndDevelopment #Community #Networking #Events #Webinar #Workshop

Virtual Roundtable: Use of Media in LXD
📆6th March
⏰16:00 GMT
🔗 thelearning-network.org/event/virtua...
#LearningAndDevelopment #Community #Networking #Events #Webinar #Workshop #InstructionalDesign #ELearning

From Curiosity to Clarity: Needs Analysis the Product Way
📆20th February
⏰16:00 GMT
🔗 thelearning-network.org/event/from-c...
#LearningAndDevelopment #Community #Networking #Events #Webinar #Workshop #InstructionalDesign #ELearning

We have some fantastic events planned for the next few weeks. Check out the schedule and let us know which you'll be attending!

See all our events: thelearning-network.org/events/

#LearningAndDevelopment #Community #Networking #Events #Webinar #Workshop #InstructionalDesign #ELearning

World of Learning 2024: Roundtable Reflections - The Learning Network The World of Learning Summit in London is a flagship event for our industry; a place where new ideas, industry trends, and a healthy dose…

Yesterday, we held our post-World of Learning #roundtable.
Thanks to our members, Kristina, Kateryna, Katrin, Elmira, and Sarah, for getting involved.
We distilled the group's discussion into this brief article.
Share your #WOL25 takeaways in the comments.
#LearningAndDevelopment
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