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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 …
Relationship Building and people skills reign again for LinkedIn’s breakdown of the most in-demand skills of 2025. We know that high-quality relationships at all levels support increased job performance, but why? It’s the quintessential human element of understanding and authenticity that drives trust, purpose and connection. As AI continues to automate and dominate specific tasks, so too does the need …
Using DISC to Develop Intelligent Teams In today’s dynamic workplace, team intelligence goes beyond individual IQs. Emotional intelligence, adaptability, and collaboration are the real markers of high-performing teams. One powerful tool organisations are using to cultivate these traits is the DISC personality model. What is DISC? DISC is a behavioural assessment tool that categorises personality traits into four main styles: …
We can all agree that putting political correctness above safety and the capacity to do one’s job is not acceptable. So when experts talk about diversity in the workplace, what exactly do they mean? Let me introduce you to collective intelligence and the role that diverse thinking has to play in it. Collective intelligence refers to shared group intelligence, meaning …
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 …
Why Soft Skills Training Should Be Part of Your Leadership Development Strategy Technical expertise and industry-specific knowledge are crucial for leaders, but the power of soft skills should not be overlooked. Interpersonal skills such as emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution set exceptional leaders apart from the rest. While hard skills are necessary to manage day-to-day operations, it is the …
