Learning at bpha: top down & bottom up

Learning at bpha: top down & bottom up

Keith Whitburn, former learning and development manager* at Bedford based housing association bpha, explains how he meets the challenge of compulsory training, with support from a dynamic chief executive and leadership team that believe in leading by example....
Learning at bpha: top down & bottom up

Developing learning professionals

When it comes to talking about developing learning professionals we’re so focused on supporting others that we can overlook our own development. But according to leading commentators like Charles Jennings, a new skill set is required for learning practitioners to meet...
Learning at bpha: top down & bottom up

Why learning materials fail at the final hurdle

If you’ve ever spent hours, weeks or months even creating fantastic learning resources, only for them to go down like a lead balloon, read on. Harri Candy shares her hard earned wisdom on why learning materials can fail, and how to get them right first time. Imagine...
Learning at bpha: top down & bottom up

Top tips for an attitude of gratitude

Gratitude is a choice, says wellbeing expert Liggy Webb, and one that is well worth making. Research shows that cultivating gratitude has long lasting, positive effects. She gives her top tips to help you perfect a grateful mindset. It will probably come as no...
Learning at bpha: top down & bottom up

Embrace your inner marketer

Embrace your inner marketer Stephanie Morgan shares some marketing secrets to engage your learners. Warning: Follow her advice and prepare yourself for a learning stampede… According to Charles Jennings, traditional roles in L&D must change and I couldn’t agree...