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As we know, L&D professionals are often working solo, in a small team, or juggling tight budgets and timelines, and every 'hack' helps when it comes to getting a learning initiative off the ground. In this beginner's guide, we talk about what to use generative AI for – like crafting coaching prompts, playing 'devil's advocate', and summarising de-identified feedback. We’ll also cover what you shouldn't use AI for, how to vet for bias, and using AI tools ethically to protect privacy. We’ve distilled insights from Thinka’s own 'Using AI Policy' to share what we've learned and what’s working for us, to help other L&D professionals get started too: https://bit.ly/4hinlaZ

Difficult conversations are complex, messy and uncomfortable. But they can get a little easier if you know how to lead them correctly. Thinka's co-founder and Chief Learning Officer, Lee, has some tips to help you manage a difficult conversation.

When we feel uncomfortable or encounter strong emotions, what's going on beneath the surface? Emotional Intelligence is the skill that allows us to understand our own emotions, and regulate them in moments where stress may otherwise get the better of us.

A complex, changing workplace brings new challenges to individuals and teams – and being able to manage your emotions and work with others during difficult moments is an increasingly in-demand skill. This skill is known as emotional Intelligence (EI).

The volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) nature of today’s world demands more from leaders than ever before. Knowing which capabilities need a 'leg up' helps leaders set expectations related to performance and behaviour, and better handle tough conversations that come with a VUCA environment. In 2026, leaders who completed Thinka's capability analysis survey reported these skills as their strongest and weakest capabilities. You can learn more about how to support human skills development, and our research on current trends, in our ebook: https://lnkd.in/ghYDF9x5

These five workshops from Thinka's Human Skills Curriculum have been the most valuable and popular for mixed audiences in 2026 – helping leaders and teams come together to explore how adaptability and resilience across all levels of an organisation can transform change anxiety into change agility. Get in touch at thinka.me to learn more about enhancing your organisation's capabilities at every level.