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L&D and Brexit


Ireland’s economy, and in particular the L&D sector, is likely to be challenged by Brexit. But with challenges, comes many opportunities.


By Noelle O Connor P6


The Power of VR and AR Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are creating a buzz worldwide, especially within the world of L&D. Here we unravel the mystery of the technology and how it can benefit your organisation.


By Camille Donegan and Dr Celine Mullins P10


CIMA Interview: Diarmuid Cotter, CFO, IBM Digital Sales Europe


The second in the series in association with CIMA investigating the importance of L&D and how professional development has enabled his career to date.


By Joe Finegan P14 Summer 2019


From Commander To Coach Is encouraging a coaching culture throughout the organisation the best way of achieving a solid return on investment? By Orlaith Carmody P16


Shackled By Technology How nurturing high-tech leadership skills can drive Irish SME productivity.


By Gerard Walker P17


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Why don’t more organisations provide innovation training? Laurence Knell ask the questions based on his recent research P22


Learning Technologies By Donald H Taylor P26


Peer Coaching By Paul Donovan P27


Careers Profile


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Ann-Marie McSorley CEO and founder of Fioru Software Solutions P28


The Power of Networking Success can be pared back to one well-timed interaction. Kingsley Aikins explains how networking can create that opportunity. By Joe Finegan P18


Celebrating 50 years of the IITD Plotting the path of L&D policy in Ireland and where it is heading in the future.


By Pat Campbell and Lory Manrique-Hyland P20


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