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We built a workforce that hates learning

Training

Corporate learning often feels like a chore, with employees rushing through modules and retaining little information, writes Eric Francia, co-founder and CEO of Uniplay. To address this, companies should focus on engagement, as neuroscience shows that enjoyment is crucial for retention. Game-based learning, which adapts to individual needs and provides real-time feedback, significantly improves completion rates. Francia urges companies to measure learning by behavior change rather than module completion and to use AI to personalize learning at scale.

Full Story:  Training Journal (UK) (06/02)  

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'Super' El Nino could trigger a global food price shock.  Here's how companies can prevent the next crisis  

Risk   

A potential “super” El Niño could trigger widespread crop failures, livestock stress, and food price increases of 10–100% globally. Companies can reduce risk by diversifying supply sources, investing in climate-resilient agriculture, strengthening supplier partnerships, and building long-term supply chain resilience to withstand increasing climate volatility.

Full story: Reuters (06/03)  

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Leveraging AI for Supply Chain Risk Intelligence

AI 

Supply chains now face constant disruption from geopolitical events, delays, and supplier instability, making traditional risk-management ineffective. AI-powered supply chain risk intelligence can analyse vast data sources in real time, helping your organisation respond faster with better decisions. 

Full story:  CIPS (05/19)

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