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CPD and Careers Forum - latest discussions:

Re-starting

Hi All,I have not done anything Level 5 related for almost 10 months. I have only complete module 1 successfully! Still have a referral to do on module 2. i basically paused as i don't feel good enough :-( Where and HOW do I even begin to pick this…

Started by Emma Proverbs

10 Replies · Reply by Sarah Birss 13 hours ago

Level 3

I have just enrolled on my first course of the CIPD Level 3 in HR. Does anyone have any tips?!

Started by Naomi Baxter

0 Replies

Submissions

Hi All, When I enrolled, I was informed that I would be able to submit the assignments 3 times but on looking at this, it has now changed to 2. Has anyone else had the same issue. RegardsJulie

Started by Julie Patrick

1 Reply · Reply by Gary Norris Jan 10

Resubmission

Hello....I have had an assignment deferred ... can you pls tell me how long I have to resubmit it please? thanks

Started by Samantha Edward

1 Reply · Reply by Gary Norris Jan 5

Issues with resubmission of UIN

Hello! I was given a second attempt for the assessment of Using Information in HR. I wanted to reupload the document on the platform but it does not show me any button to do that. I sent the assessment directly to my facilitator. Have you ever had…

Started by Nadia Damiana Gadaleta

1 Reply · Reply by Gary Norris Dec 3, 2021

CPD - when, where and what?!

Hi Everyone,I am struggling with my personal CPD. As well as studying for my level 5 I have a full time, non-HR related job that is quite demanding in terms of CPD itself. Where do I find managable, affordable CPD activites relevent to my HR…

Started by Lynsey Sadiwskyj

1 Reply · Reply by Gary Norris Nov 5, 2021

HR Forum - latest discussions:

CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR

Hi All,I can't believe I'm writing this as I feel a little embarresed but I joined DPG back in 2019 to start my course and as of yet I have completed the e-learning for DVP, prepped for the assessment but I can't bring myself to start the actual…

Started by Hannah Peters in Being An Effective Practitioner

41 Replies · Reply by Raluca Andreea Manole on Friday

Assessment Brief

Hi, Does anyone know how you can get back to listen to an assessment brief after you have made one submission of the assessment? Thanks

Started by Kerry Brady in Being An Effective Practitioner

1 Reply · Reply by Michael Rudd Jan 8

Assessment Brief

Hi, Does anyone know how you can get back to listen to an assessment brief after you have made one submission of the assessment? Thanks

Started by Kerry Brady in Being An Effective Practitioner

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Maternity policy review

Hi all,I have been given the task of revieiwng our maternity pay/leave policy to see if we are inline with our peers within the financial services sector. Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction for obtaining benchmarking data. I…

Started by Jacqui in HR Policy

1 Reply · Reply by Faith Jackson Jan 5

submitting CHR for the 3rd time

Hi i need to resubmit CHR for the 3rd time but can't see the option too?can someone help? thank you

Started by Rebecca Pickering in Change Management

1 Reply · Reply by Gary Norris Jan 5

Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave Policies

Hi, We are looking at updating our various family friendly policies, in particularly maternity and paternity leave policies. Would anyone be able to share their company policy with me? Even if it's just a basic anonymised outline to help us…

Started by Sophie Samuels in HR Policy

2 Replies · Reply by Jacqui Oct 19, 2021

L&D Forum - latest discussions:

Modern learning and development graduate trainee program

Hi everyone, As part of my work, I am reviewing and redesigning our graduate trainee program to ensure it is modern and up-to-date.The objective is to benchmark other businesses that use best practices, attract candidates, and make training more…

Started by Maryanne Olotu in Learning Design

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Learning and Development Structures

Hi everyone - can I pick your brains?I am reviewing the structure of our L&D function to better meet the needs of our business. We are an operational business based at around 60 sites across the UK plus a head office - each site has a small team of…

Started by Karen Lough in Learning Delivery & Facilitation

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Unconscious Bias Training and Virtual team activities

Good afternoon all,I've been asked to adapt an existing Unconscious Bias training pack that was previously delivered in the classroom into a virtual training session (probably via Teams). The material contains some activities that were very…

Started by Richard Booth in Learning Tools & Technologies

5 Replies · Reply by Helen Jeffery May 5, 2021

Make a Difference, one by one

I love stories, who doesn't. I came across this short story the other day when I was looking at some coaching material. It's got me thinking. Wondering. What's the link between this and the work that we do in L&D? Would love to hear your thoughts.

Started by Ady Howes in Being An Effective Practitioner

31 Replies · Reply by Magda Rushton Apr 25, 2021

Returning to face-to-face

If anyone is carrying out any face-to-face training, I'd be interested to know what issues you are finding. What is working and wjhat chalenges are you coming up against. Where f2f is necessary we are finding that limited numbers and thorough risk…

Started by Jonathan Handcock in Learning Delivery & Facilitation

2 Replies · Reply by Jonathan Handcock Feb 16, 2021

Would you like to take part in an L&D podcast?

The Good Practice podcast, a weekly show about work, performance and learning, is looking for someone in the early stages of an L&D career to talk about their experiences. It involves a 30-40 min relaxed chat with one of the hosts based on a few…

Started by Gary Norris in Being An Effective Practitioner

4 Replies · Reply by Helen Jeffery Feb 8, 2021

Leadership Forum - latest discussions:

Supporting others during the Pandemic

Started by Gary Norris in Being an Effective Leader

Lessons from Lockdown

Started by Gary Norris in Being an Effective Leader

Learning Technologies Summer Forum

Started by Gary Norris in Being an Effective Leader

Keeping positive!

Started by Iris von Brandstatter in Leadership Tips

References

Started by Stephanie Fernandes in Advice and Guidance

Conflict Resolution

Started by Tabitha Alexander in Advice and Guidance

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CPD Curration for the People Occupation

Posted by Gary Norris on November 5, 2020 at 9:49pm

This blog is here to give you a list of items/activities that you could use as a basis for your CPD log. I'll only list items that I think will help with DPG assignments or support you in the workplace. I'm mainly looking for…

The Relationship Between the L&D Function and OD Practice: why OD is its own function (...and not just part of L&D practice)

Posted by Diana on August 13, 2021 at 5:30pm

I've been pulled into this debate ever since working on the UOD module as part of my L&D Level 5 diploma. What was both apparent and striking to me, as I devoured literature/podcasts/videos on their relationship, were two things:

a) how…

Is OD just L&D with bells on?

Posted by Krystyna Gadd on June 21, 2019 at 9:55am

So I am going to come clean. I have never really understood the difference between Learning and Development(L&D) and…

Honey and Mumford Learning Styles - A simple picture

Posted by Ady Howes on May 13, 2014 at 8:24am

Here is a simple view of one of the most famous Learning Styles theories.

Take a look at the diagram below and see which speech bubble comes in to your head when you are trying to learn something new.

Do you think you fit in to…

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March 11, 2021 at 5:23pm

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