December 15, 2025
Learn what soft skills are and how they differ from hard skills, as well as why they're important, and how you can improve them through soft skills training.
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We offer advice, research and insights to improve your professional development skills, including communication, interview, leadership, interpersonal, and presentations skills.
October 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
Discover how to make VR and XR experiences inclusive for all. Explore key accessibility features, from adaptive hardware to inclusive software design.
August 19, 2025
August 19, 2025
Discover 5 expert tips for gaining stakeholder approval for XR training. Learn how to use data, align with business goals, show cost benefits, address risks, and leverage real-world success stories to secure executive buy-in.
February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025
Skill gaps are becoming a significant concern for businesses around the world, with a potential to cost $11.5 trillion in cumulative GDP growth. In this blog, learn how to identify a skills gap and methods to address them.
January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024
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Good communications are crucial – not least as they create those vital sales. What you say, who you say it to, and by what means, are all central to running a business.
January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024
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Effective communication between patients and staff is vital for the success of any healthcare organization. In this article, we discuss the different types of communication and 5 ways healthcare staff can improve them.
January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024
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Becoming effective at handling high-stakes conversations, or crucial conversations, can make work and your life in general a lot easier. We discuss the tools and training needed to manage crucial conversations.
August 22, 2023
August 22, 2023
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This article covers how to write professional emails, to make sure yours gets opened and read - and results in your desired action.
December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022
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Good communication skills are more important now than ever, especially in the age of AI. In this article, we explore how effective communication can set you apart in a world where machines are becoming increasingly prevalent. Learn about the benefits of strong communication skills and how to improve them for success in the modern workforce.
November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022
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Our guide tells you how to calculate your speaking rate and words per minute, explains the average wpm for TED Talk presentations, podcasts, conversations, with examples and explanations of what influences the change of pace.
February 2, 2022
February 2, 2022
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Business writing is a professional piece of writing used to pass a message in a comprehensible and effective way. This article will help you improve your business writing.
January 10, 2022
January 10, 2022
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Easy to implement rules for your next presentation or speech. Read over our checklist and make sure you have considering all the points when preparing and delivering your speech.
November 1, 2021
November 1, 2021
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Interpersonal communication is an important soft skill, which plays a vital role in our personal and professional lives. Here are 9 examples of interpersonal communication skills and tips on how you can improve them.
October 24, 2021
October 24, 2021
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The 7 Cs of Communication explained - Complete, Concise, Considerate, Clear, Concrete, Courteous and Correct.
October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021
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Improve your communication skills with the learn, practice and improve concept. We provide communication resources, guides and insights for the best ways to learn and practice.
October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021
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To help you overcome barriers to speaking and writing clearly and successfully, here are the top 10 effective communication skills you need to master.
October 4, 2021
October 4, 2021
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Good communication demands not just words, but a diverse range of skills to make those words effective. Here are the 10 essential principles for effective communication.
March 17, 2021
March 17, 2021
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A persuasive speech is a speech that is given with the intention of convincing the audience to believe or do something. Read our suggestions for a persuasive speech outline and ideas.
March 3, 2021
March 3, 2021
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Communication skills are essential in today’s business world. We provide several effective ways to practice your communication skills, including training days, professional coaching and virtual reality.
March 2, 2021
March 2, 2021
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An impromptu speech can be one of the most terrifying speeches you’ll ever do; standing up in front of a crowd and having to speak for a few minutes without preparation is daunting even for the most seasons speakers. Here are some valuable tips on how to give an impromptu speech.
February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021
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Without great communication skills, any business will simply grind to a halt. Find out why communication skills are important, which skills you should be learning and how to improve communication in the workplace.
October 4, 2018
October 4, 2018
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When you’re first asked to give a persuasive speech, it’s common to go blank about what you can speak about. Here are 21 persuasive speech topics to get you started.
September 5, 2018
September 5, 2018
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Effective communication is not always straightforward and barriers can easily get in the way. They cause messages to become distorted, subsequently leading to confusion and misunderstanding. In this article, we describe these barriers to communication.
September 5, 2018
September 5, 2018
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Strong interpersonal skills are important for employers because most jobs require you to effectively interact with other people. In this article, we discuss the key types of interpersonal communication skills.