Thought Leadership

How L&D Can Shape the Future of Work | MindGym

MindGym — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:05:59 GMT

This article was originally published by Louise Scott-Worrall, Partner and Head of Learning Services at KPMG, on LinkedIn on 15 July 2026. It has been republished here with permission. Read the original article on LinkedIn.

Advanced technologies like AI are transforming how people work – and what L&D is for. This was the key message at KPMG’s latestFuture of Learningroundtable.

The HR You Deserve

Octavius Black — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:53:07 GMT

Article by Octavius Black, Co-founder and Exec Chair MindGym. This article originally appeared in People Management, February 2026.

The human factors that make or break AI transformation | MindGym

MindGym — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:11:33 GMT

The battle of the boardroom

The screen blazed with a dozen faces – executives dialling in from home offices, airport lounges, and glass towers across three time zones. The CTO leaned forward: "If we don't get ahead with AI we won't exist. I need another $100m to put us in the lead."

The CFO waved the new MIT study. "Forty billion dollars poured into AI pilots by companies worldwide. Ninety-five per cent failed to deliver returns. Only one in twenty made it to production." Her eyes met the CTO's. "Tell me again how more money fixes that?"

The CEO grimaced, drumming his fingers on the glass table. With competitors racing ahead and investors demanding results, the pressure was mounting.

The CHRO drew her breath, ready to reveal what no one wanted to admit: the real battle wasn't here – it was happening floors below.

MindGym wins three Brandon Hall awards in leadership development

MindGym — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:58:11 GMT

MindGym named in 2025 Online Learning Watch List

MindGym — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:57:21 GMT

How to build trust in the workplace

MindGym — Thu, 22 May 2025 16:30:29 GMT

Trust is a critical driver of team performance, collaboration, and decision-making at work. But building trust in the workplace isn’t about going deeper with everyone. It’s about tuning the type of trust each relationship needs.

This article explores the four trust roles people play at work, why perception matters more than intention, and how leaders can embed trust into systems, rituals, and culture to create high-performing, resilient teams.

MindGym and Burberry win ATD award for leadership development

MindGym — Thu, 01 May 2025 10:51:26 GMT

Is DEI DOA? | MindGym

MindGym — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Discover a clear path grounded in science, practical and proven to work, so your company can reap the diversity dividend while avoiding political fallout and collateral damage.

How to have difficult conversations with employees

MindGym — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:45:00 GMT

Discovering problems with employees is a bit like hearing an ominous noise from your car while driving. At first, it's easy to ignore. You think, maybe it'll go away on its own. But as the noise gets louder, you're forced to face it. And by the time you get to the mechanic, what could've been a quick fix has become a very expensive problem.

How to prevent employee burnout | MindGym

MindGym — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Burnout isn’t just a HR issue. It directly impacts key metrics such as turnover, absenteeism and engagement, which talent leaders are often measured on. In today’s uncertain work environment, holding on to top talent and getting the best from employees is more challenging than ever, and tackling burnout is essential to achieving both.