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Welcome to the ted Learning blog – the space for fresh thinking, bold ideas, and real-life experiences.As one of the UK’s leading drama-based training providers, we specialise in people-to-people learning that sparks change. From anti-racism and emotional intelligence to hybrid working and inclusive leadership, we tackle the topics that matter in today’s workplaces.Whether you’re curious about our theatre-based training, looking to boost customer service, or want to build more confident, connected teams – you’ll find insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways right here.Explore our latest thinking on coaching, culture, wellbeing, equity and more – plus updates from the ted Learning team and how we’re making learning dramatically different.
How to Influence without authority: practical tools, scripts and examples for cross-functional projects. Learn to build trust, shape decisions and land outcomes at any level.
Teams often sidestep tough conversations, which slows delivery and erodes trust. Spot five signs of conflict avoidance and learn practical fixes, plus when Resolving Conflict training helps.
Be consciously inclusive at work with simple, repeatable behaviours. Practical tips for meetings, hiring, hybrid work and allyship, plus an FAQ schema to boost clarity.
Inspirational Leadership Skills explores how self awareness, emotional intelligence and purpose help leaders move beyond command and control to inspire teams.
Mental Health Awareness at Work covers warning signs, safe conversation openers and boundaries so teams can make talking about mental health feel easier.
Whistleblowing in the workplace protects people, customers and reputation. Discover how to build a speak-up culture with drama-based learning and practical tools.
Managing stressful situations at work is a core skill for frontline staff. Discover practical tools and drama-based learning to help teams stay calm and confident.
Emotional Intelligence helps managers regulate emotions, relate to people and lead with clarity. Practical cues, tools and scripts to build trust, improve decisions and performance.
Emotional Intelligence helps you read the room in minutes, adapt your approach and build trust fast. Practical cues, scripts and tools you can use today.
Give Your Managers the Confidence to Lead. Join Our Rising Stars Programme.. Our Rising Stars Leadership Development Programme is now open for individuals from different organisations to join.
Drama-based training creates powerful lightbulb moments, but stakeholders want evidence. Learn practical ways to measure drama-based training, track behaviour change and prove ROI to your business.
Drama-based learning turns awkward role play into powerful “real play” that changes behaviour. Discover why actor-led training beats traditional courses for brave conversations, conflict, customer service and leadership.
Disability Awareness at work matters all year, but UK Disability History Month from 14 November is a powerful moment to challenge ableism and build a more inclusive workplace.
Discover the difference between difficult conversations and Brave Conversations, and learn practical steps to handle tough topics with confidence, empathy and impact.
Welcome to ted Learning’s November newsletter. How would you like to be amongst the first to experience our brand new digital ‘Disability Awareness’ training course for FREE? Well, keep reading!
Why avoiding difficult conversations doesn’t keep the peace but simply delays the inevitable conflict, they let resentment build and often worsens the situation.
Why Use Drama Based Learning in Leadership Communication based Training? Drama-based learning isn’t about acting or us asking you to pretend to be someone else, it’s about understanding people.
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Learn how to influence at work with 12 practical strategies, from stakeholder mapping to framing. Build credibility and win support the right way.
Learn why HR leaders and C-suite executives are choosing drama-based learning to improve performance, retention, and workplace culture. Discover practical steps for implementation and ROI measurement.
Discover how drama-based learning boosts employee engagement, strengthens leadership, and drives cultural change in organisations. Learn why HR leaders and C-suite executives are adopting it.
Workplace sexual harassment is a serious issue affecting UK employers and employees alike. Discover how to prevent it, support victims, and create a safe, respectful workplace culture.
Welcome to ted Learning’s July newsletter, and yes, we’re feeling a little dramatic this month (for all the right reasons).
The Business Case for Coaching in Leadership. Discover how coaching skills drive performance, engagement, and retention.
Explore how coaching conversations improve performance, motivation and accountability at work—and how drama-based learning brings them to life.
Discover the power of coaching skills for managers. Learn how they improve engagement, performance, and culture in your organisation
Discover why Emotional Intelligence is essential in today’s workplace. Learn how to develop it through ted Learning’s drama-based training and explore research-backed benefits for teams, leaders, and organisational wellbeing.
Discover why Emotional Intelligence is essential in today’s workplace. Learn how to develop it through ted Learning’s drama-based training and explore research-backed benefits for teams, leaders, and organisational wellbeing.
Discover how the Power of Personality training goes beyond soft skills to reshape culture, strengthen collaboration, and reduce workplace conflict.
Discover why Power of Personality training is essential for inclusive, high-performing teams. Build trust, reduce conflict, and unlock true collaboration.
Discover the Power of Personality course: boost self-awareness, communication, and collaboration across teams with this innovative preferences tool.
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