John Waghorn Training Practical skills development for UK teams

John Waghorn Training

Practical skills development for UK teams

Latest Articles

Let's Retire 'Soft Skills' — The Capabilities That Actually Keep UK Teams Running
Learning Culture

Let's Retire 'Soft Skills' — The Capabilities That Actually Keep UK Teams Running

The phrase 'soft skills' quietly undermines investment, status and learner motivation in UK workplaces. Here is a practical case for plain-English replacement terms — and the phrases L&D teams can use in training requests and performance conversations.
The 45-Minute Friday Review That Stops Skills Gaps Becoming January Panic
Team Development

The 45-Minute Friday Review That Stops Skills Gaps Becoming January Panic

A low-bureaucracy end-of-year exercise for UK team leaders who want to spot skills gaps before 2027 planning takes over. Use three columns, a notebook and 45 minutes to turn vague concerns into a short, realistic training conversation.