The Circus Street Blog

1 Dec 2020

Social and emotional learning rising to the top of the class for today’s leaders

The global market for social and emotional learning – learning to manage emotions, set and achieve goals, show empathy, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions – is set to more than double in value to over £3 billion by 2025. As managers face unprecedented responsibility for their teams’ wellbeing, how are social and emotional attributes manifesting in strong leaders?

26 Nov 2020

Staying Up-to-date With L&D Best Practices

With learning technologies changing every day, many L&D leaders are worried about falling behind. Keen to keep up? Read on to discover the biggest L&D trends of 2020.

20 Nov 2020

“Freedom within a framework”: how learning has unified Sanofi’s global teams

Global pharmaceutical company Sanofi has had a remarkable 2020, turning what has been a year of crisis for many businesses into a year of transformation and innovation. Find out in our latest article how an innovative and comprehensive approach to online learning is building a committed, strategic business – one that’s more resilient than ever.

12 Nov 2020

L&D Providers - Aren't They All the Same?

All learning providers are essentially the same… right? If you want to avoid spending your precious L&D budget on the wrong learning program, read on.

29 Oct 2020

The Top 5 Challenges for L&D Leaders

Between fighting to ensure learner engagement, and digitally transforming training in the wake of Covid-19, L&D leaders have their work cut out for them. Here are the Top 5 L&D challenges of 2020.

15 Oct 2020

How the ‘micro’ method is bringing new meaning to eLearning

The bite-size approach has transformed how we consume content and is now changing the face of eLearning. Our latest article looks at how micro-credentials are equipping companies and teams worldwide for the future of work, and how Circus Street’s Spotlights are helping companies like Nike digitally upskill their workforces.

30 Sep 2020

The New Normal in eCommerce

eCommerce has changed drastically since the world entered a global pandemic, this blog looks at the numbers behind the impact and what to expect in our new lesson.

14 Sep 2020

How eCommerce Is Changing in the face of Covid-19

eCommerce businesses need to accelerate not just the technology they work with, but to upskill their teams efficiently and en masse to keep pace with demand. Find out more from omnichannel advisor Edda Blumenstein, Philipp Kubitschek from Adidas, Estée Lauder and our own CEO Richard Townsend on the most crucial team development shifts for both short and long term success.

11 Sep 2020

The Need for Omnichannel Retailing

Omnichannel retailing is seen as key to succeeding in today’s retail environment and our new lesson will cover why brands must adopt this to create a seamless customer journey.

18 Aug 2020

It’s Time To Revisit Your Social Media Strategy & Skills

Social media is constantly growing and evolving, and if the platform is changing....so your strategy and tactics.

14 Aug 2020

Shedding a Light on Dark Data

Businesses collect huge amounts of data everyday, but most of it goes unused. This “dark data” could be holding valuable insights for your business, and without a digital measurement plan in place companies might overspend on ad campaigns, miss revenue opportunities or overlook important trends. Find out how a digital measurement plan can benefit your entire business.

6 May 2020

Discover how to harness a world of opportunities on mobile

An increased number of global smartphone users brings as many challenges as it does opportunities. Customers expect more from their mobile experience, but their mobile behaviour can help you to be more precise in your marketing efforts.