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World Hearing Day: Living with hearing loss in a fast, modern world

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Cheryl Burgoyne

On the 3rd of March we recognise World Hearing Day.

This year, NKD’er Cheryl gives us an insight into the world of those living with hearing loss, and how we can design learning that’s inclusive, transforming the learning experience for everyone through small but intentional changes.

Posted in BlogsTagged hearing loss, world hearing day

Getting ahead of the curve: Leadership focus in 2026

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Simi Dattani

Here we share some of our insights on the trends that are shaping leadership in 2026, and how senior leaders can harness these shifts to drive engagement, performance, and positive transformation.

Posted in BlogsTagged Future of Work, Leadership, Learning and Development

Soft skills – A road less well travelled

Posted on February 4, 2026 by NKD Team

After a recent McKinsey article on soft skills, Nab reflects on the the importance of upskilling your people.

He touches on how this investment has a tangible impact on your clients, and the difference it makes to operational excellence.

Posted in BlogsTagged Employee Engagement, Soft skills

Ramadan Kareem: how to support your friends and colleagues this Ramadan

Posted on February 3, 2026 by NKD Team

The 17th of February 2026 marks the beginning of Ramadan, a holy month observed by millions of Muslims around the world.

Read on to explore some of NKD’s top tips for how to support your team during Ramadan.

Posted in BlogsTagged Ramadan, Ramadan 2021, Ramadan Mubarak

Storytelling: the heart of culture change

Posted on January 30, 2026 by NKD Team

Data alone doesn’t inspire change. But a good story? It sticks.

In our work with a National Transport Provider, we discovered how training employee champions in storytelling had the power to transform organisational culture.

Posted in BlogsTagged Leadership, storytelling

Employees are checking out – three effective strategies to win them back

Posted on January 30, 2026 by NKD Team

The reality is that disengaged workforces cost businesses dearly.

A strong workplace culture isn’t optional; it’s essential for survival in today’s competitive and volatile landscape. 

Posted in BlogsTagged Employee Engagement, Leadership, learning and skills training

Welcoming AI: A Solutions Director’s take on AI adoption

Posted on January 22, 2026 by John Power

AI adoption begins with people. We need a human-shaped solution for culture shift, and we believe leadership is key to radically human AI integration.

Posted in BlogsTagged AI adoption, AI Mindset, Learning and Development

Shift happens: mastering resilience and change management

Posted on January 19, 2026 by NKD Team

Did you know that 50% of change initiatives fail due to lack of commitment? But when employees are engaged, success rates soar by 24%! Change is inevitable – but how you manage it matters.

Posted in BlogsTagged adaptability, Employee Engagement, Leadership development, storytelling

Skilled Listening: why we need to tune in to listening

Posted on January 13, 2026 by NKD Team

People spend between 70-80% of their day engaged in some form of communication, and about 55% of their time devoted to listening. But are they really listening?

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Leadership at the heart of AI adoption

Posted on December 9, 2025 by NKD Team

In this blog, you’ll discover how to introduce AI without losing the human touch, practical steps for embedding AI into your culture, real-world examples of AI adoption – what works (and what doesn’t), and why leadership is the key to radically human AI integration.

Posted in BlogsTagged AI, AI adoption, AI Mindset, Future of Work, Leadership

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