Imagine this. You walk into a workplace and see: No, it’s not Manchester City. It’s a high-performing organisation where learning isn’t a side activity – it’s the strategy. At DCo, we believe that in today’s business landscape, where disruption is constant and change is fast, learning isn’t just an HR initiative. It’s your most powerful competitive advantage. Talent is the baseline. Performance is …
Every training session carries a silent subtext. Beyond slides and handouts, participants soak up unspoken signals – the invisible curriculum of tone, space and attitude. In education, this means “unstated norms, policies, and expectations…often not taught explicitly” – from how we speak and behave to how we structure discussions. The facilitator’s demeanor, seating arrangements, or even background music become as much part …
If your Learning Experience Platform (LXP) needs weekly “campaigns” just to get people to log in, it’s not alive. It’s undead. And let’s be honest – most LXPs have shuffled into zombie territory. They stagger along, bloated with content, unresponsive to their surroundings, and largely ignored by the living. What began as a promise to revolutionise workplace learning has turned …
Imagine this: your brain, weighing just over 1.3 kilograms, is running your business. Not your CV, not your KPIs, not your LinkedIn photo with the arms-crossed power pose—just your brain. Every decision you make, every “Let’s take this offline,” and every time you stop yourself firing off a passive-aggressive email—your brain is in charge. So what is the issue? Most …
Walk into any modern office and you’ll likely find a Baby Boomer deciphering Microsoft Teams, a Gen Z’er sending memes in the group chat, and a Millennial halfway through their third oat flat white of the day. Welcome to the multigenerational workplace — where five age groups collide, collaborate, and occasionally clash over the thermostat. From Traditionalists (those who remember …
Remember when you swore by your Blackberry because of its “superior” keyboard? Or when Blockbuster turned down a little startup called Netflix? (Oops.) These are prime examples of what happens when businesses – and the people in them – fail to unlearn outdated skills, processes, and ways of thinking. This is where unlearning skills becomes crucial. Unlearning is the process of letting go …
Fostering inclusive learning in the workplace is essential for enhancing employee development and driving organisational success in modern workplaces. Imagine building a bridge – you wouldn’t use the same materials for every section; instead, you tailor the design to suit the structure’s needs. The same logic applies to learning – people process information differently, and accommodating those differences is vital …
Feedback is the heartbeat of a thriving workplace. It fuels growth, strengthens teams, and ensures that companies – like ours at The Development Company (DCo) – keep innovating. But workplace feedback isn’t just about pointing out what went wrong or patting someone on the back. It’s about building a culture of continuous improvement where both the giver and receiver come …
Imagine a workplace where ideas flow as freely as coffee on a Monday morning, where employees feel empowered to think outside the box, and where innovation is not just encouraged but celebrated. This is the hallmark of creative workplaces – a dynamic environment that fosters ingenuity and drives success. The Essence and Benefits of Workplace Creativity Creativity in the workplace …
Interviews: we’ve all had them, and let’s be honest – many of us dread them. Whether you’re gunning for that long-overdue promotion, switching careers, securing a high-profile client, or even pitching your startup to investors, an interview can be the gateway to a new opportunity. They’re not just about answering questions – they’re about making an impact. First Impressions: The …
