News from Mindtools

• 31 Mar 2026

  • Environment Agency wins edie Award for programme in partnership with Mindtools Kineo

    Mindtools Kineo | Nature Literacy Programme wins award | 2026-03-31

    The Environment Agency has won the Staff Engagement and Upskilling Initiative of the Year at the edie Awards 2026 for its Nature Literacy Programme, delivered in partnership with Mindtools Kineo. The award recognises the programme’s impact in building a shared understanding of nature recovery across the Environment Agency’s 14,000-strong workforce and supply chain, helping biodiversity considerations become part of everyday decision-making.

• 23 Mar 2026

  • Training Industry recognizes Mindtools Kineo as a Top 20 Custom Content Developer

    Mindtools Kineo | Mindtools Kineo celebrates recognition for excellence in custom learning | 2026-03-23

    Mindtools Kineo is proud to announce its inclusion in Training Industry’s 2026 list of Top 20 Custom Content Development Companies. This prestigious industry recognition reflects Mindtools Kineo’s impact and innovation in delivering high-quality, tailored learning solutions for organizations worldwide.

• 17 Feb 2026

  • New Expert Skill Bites from Mindtools Kineo help organizations build management capability

    Mindtools Kineo | 2026-02-17

    Building organizational capability depends on equipping managers with the right skills at the right time. Following strong uptake of its first Expert Skill Bite, Mindtools Kineo has launched five new bite-sized masterclasses to help managers learn from the best and to support organizations to strengthen management capability.

• 27 Jan 2026

  • Mindtools Kineo launches Manager Skills Workshops for the modern workplace

    Mindtools Kineo | 2026-01-27

    Organizations are increasingly demanding facilitated learning experiences that allow managers to practise judgement, communication, and leadership skills. In response, Mindtools Kineo is launching its Manager Skills Workshops, delivered virtually, in person, or as part of a blended programme.

• 13 Jan 2026

  • Mindtools Kineo launches global AI Innovation Hub to accelerate responsible, scalable workforce development worldwide

    Mindtools Kineo | 2026-01-13

    Mindtools Kineo has today outlined a major step in its global innovation strategy with the launch of its AI Innovation Hub.

• 23 Oct 2025

  • Mindtools and Kineo have launched the AI & Cyber-Security Skills Accelerator

    Mindtools Kineo | 2025-10-23

    To mark Cyber Security Awareness Month, this new bundle is designed to equip organizations with the practical know-how to navigate this landscape and help build a culture of digital resilience.

• 09 Oct 2025

  • Four in five managers underestimate emotional bias in their decisions

    Mindtools Kineo | 2025-10-09

    Global research from Mindtools and Kineo uncovers hidden biases in managerial decision-making and offers practical strategies to improve workforce outcomes.

• 11 Sep 2025

  • Mindtools and Kineo shortlisted for four Learning Technologies Awards

    Mindtools Kineo | 2025-09-11

    Mindtools and Kineo are proud to have been shortlisted in four categories at the prestigious 2025 Learning Technologies Awards.

• 25 Mar 2025

  • Mindtools launches Ask M: Coach – your AI-powered leadership mentor

    Mindtools Kineo | 2025-03-25

    Mindtools are excited to launch Ask M: Coach, an AI-powered leadership coach that provides on-demand guidance whenever managers need it.

• 16 Jan 2025

  • Mindtools launches Manager Skill Builder: Transforming management development with adaptive learning

    Mindtools Kineo | 2025-01-16

    Mindtools, a global provider of management and leadership skills development solutions, announces the launch of its latest innovation, The Manager Skill Builder (MSB).

• 14 Jan 2025

  • Vote for Mindtools and Heathrow: Public vote for LPI Learning Giveback Award

    Mindtools Kineo | 2025-01-14

    Mindtools is proud to announce its shortlisting for the prestigious Learning Giveback Award.

• 10 Dec 2024

  • Mindtools unveils brand refresh and new M: Suite, signalling a new era in leadership and management skills development

    Mindtools Kineo | 2024-12-10

    Mindtools, a global provider of leadership and management development solutions, is launching its refreshed brand and introducing M: Suite, a comprehensive and interconnected portfolio of innovative learning products and services that meet a breadth of skills development needs in the leadership and management space.

• 14 Nov 2024

  • Mind Tools Celebrates Double Gold Wins at Learning Technologies Awards

    Mindtools Kineo | 2024-11-14

    Mind Tools Achieves Top Recognition with South Western Railway and Learning Designer of the Year, Claire Gibson

• 25 Oct 2024

  • Mind Tools launches new Manager Skills Assessment to empower organizational leadership

    Mindtools Kineo | 2024-10-25

    Mind Tools, a leading provider of management and leadership skills development solutions, has announced the launch of its new Manager Skills Assessment (MSA).

• 23 Oct 2024

  • Mind Tools announces creation of new Product Advisory Panel

    Mindtools Kineo | 2024-10-23

    Mind Tools, the market-leading expert provider of leadership and management skills development to drive exceptional workplace performance, announced today the creation and appointment of their new Product Advisory Panel.

• 19 Sep 2024

  • Around half of young managers are directionless at UK organisations

    Mindtools Kineo | 2024-09-19

    Young managers (under 35 years) don’t have clarity of organisational goals. Yet, 59% of organisations expect managers to take responsibility for developing their teams.

• 10 Sep 2024

  • Mind Tools Shortlisted for Four Learning Technologies Awards

    Mindtools Kineo | 2024-09-10

    Mind Tools celebrates multiple nominations at Learning Technologies Awards 2024

• 28 Aug 2024

  • Mind Tools partners with Edflex to help Build Better Managers

    Mindtools Kineo | 2024-08-28

    Mind Tools are excited to announce that they are partnering with Edflex, a leading corporate digital learning solution in Europe.

• 16 Apr 2024

  • New guide from Mind Tools to help engage deskless workers in learning

    Mindtools Kineo | 2024-04-16

    Mind Tools has published 'Beyond the Desk' for L&D practitioners in public sector and healthcare settings.

• 29 Nov 2023

  • Megatrends Reshaping the Future: The Crucial Role of L&D in Business Transformation

    Mindtools Kineo | 2023-11-29

    Today, Mind Tools for Business has published the third and final instalment of its 2023 Annual L&D Benchmark Report.

• 16 Oct 2023

  • Unlocking the strategic power of L&D in business transformation

    Mindtools Kineo | 2023-10-16

    Today, Mind Tools for Business has published the second instalment of its 2023 Annual L&D Benchmark Report. The report explores the critical role of L&D in driving business transformation and its pivotal shift from “training provider” to “strategic business partner”.

• 12 Oct 2023

  • Mind Tools partners with Tractus to deliver high-quality content in management and leadership to SMBs in the US

    Mindtools Kineo | 2023-10-12

    Mind Tools for Business has partnered with Dallas-based learning solutions provider Tractus, to deliver Mind Tools management and leadership learning tools and resources to SMBs in the US market.

• 30 Aug 2023

  • Get L&D insights from Mind Tools at Learning Live

    Mindtools Kineo | 2023-08-30

    Mind Tools for Business will be at Learning Live to share exclusive insights from their 20th anniversary L&D Annual Benchmark report and discuss content solutions with L&D leaders.

• 10 Jul 2023

  • Mind Tools for Business publishes first installment of its 2023 Annual L&D Benchmark Report

    Mindtools Kineo | 2023-07-10

    What can 20 years of research teach us about top performing L&D teams?

• 05 Jul 2023

  • Mind Tools partners with Guider mentoring software to help people build better workplace connections

    Mindtools Kineo | 2023-07-05

    Mind Tools for Business has partnered with Guider, an award-winning peer-to-peer mentoring software, to make workplace mentoring easy and accessible to everyone.

• 16 Mar 2023

  • Mind Tools partners with CareerPoint to enhance career development and personal growth

    Mindtools Kineo | 2023-03-16

    Mind Tools for Business have partnered with CareerPoint, a, virtual coaching company passionate about developing personalized professional growth.

• 30 Jan 2023

  • Mind Tools launches premium version of the Learning Performance Benchmark

    Mindtools Kineo | 2023-01-30

    Mind Tools for Business has launched a premium version of the Learning Performance Benchmark to help L&D teams become more strategically aligned on their goals, and transform their L&D strategies.

• 14 Dec 2022

  • Mind Tools launches Expert Voices Podcast to help people thrive in the workplace

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-12-14

    Mind Tools has launched a new podcast which will focus on helping people meet everyday workplace challenges with confidence.

• 07 Dec 2022

  • Mind Tools partners with HowNow to help people perform, manage, and lead in the workplace

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-12-07

    Mind Tools for Business has become a new content provider for HowNow enabling HowNow clients to access a range of specialized curated content.

• 25 Nov 2022

  • Mind Tools toolkit included on G-Cloud 13 public sector procurement framework

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-11-25

    The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has renewed access to Mind Tools online learning and development toolkit on the latest public sector procurement framework, G-Cloud 13.

• 17 Nov 2022

  • Ross Dickie wins Bronze at Learning Technologies Awards 2022

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-11-17

    Ross Dickie wins the Bronze award in the ‘Learning designer of the Year’ category at the 2022 Learning Technologies Awards.

• 11 Nov 2022

  • Mind Tools supports Save the Children charity through Learning Performance Benchmark

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-11-11

    Between now and the 31st December 2022, Mind Tools will be donating £10 to Save the Children for every completion of their Learning Performance Benchmark.

• 08 Nov 2022

  • Mind Tools and Pursuit Technology announce new partnership

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-11-08

    With L&D continuing to shift from a transactional focus on training to being a true learning and performance department, Mind Tools are excited to announce their new partnership with Pursuit Technology.

• 21 Oct 2022

  • Mind Tools 'Learning Innovation Group' gives L&D leaders a space to learn, empower, and inspire each other

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-10-21

    Mind Tools Learning Innovation Group helps L&D leaders navigate the reimagined workplace.

• 12 Oct 2022

  • Mind Tools to host Asia-pacific webinar with expert panellists

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-10-12

    Join Mind Tools to delve deeper into key concerns and explore what top performing organizations in the Asia- Pacific region are doing differently.

• 10 Oct 2022

  • Gary Cookson, author of “HR for Hybrid Working” joins Mind Tools webinar ‘The Human Side of Hybrid’

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-10-10

    How and why should we strive to make hybrid working a success for managers?

• 06 Oct 2022

  • Mind Tools partners with Skillogy International to help enhance individual, team and organisational performance

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-10-06

    Mind Tools for Business and Skillogy have joined forces to help Individuals and teams better perform, manage and lead in the workplace.

• 05 Oct 2022

  • Mind Tools announced as official sponsor for International Leadership Week 2022

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-10-05

    Mind Tools for Business are an official sponsor for this year’s International Leadership Week, an annual virtual event organized by The Institute of Leadership & Management.

• 15 Sep 2022

  • Laura Overton joins Mind Tools webinar on learning culture and rapid digitalization

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-09-15

    Join Mind Tools webinar 'How to keep your learning culture at pace with rapid digitalization'

• 13 Sep 2022

  • Mind Tools shortlisted for two Learning Technologies Awards

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-09-13

    Mind Tools for Business has been shortlisted for two awards, ‘Excellence in the design of learning content – commercial sector (UK)’ and ‘Learning Designer of the Year’.

• 11 Jul 2022

  • Mind Tools Annual L&D Benchmark Report highlights need for a ‘people first, technology second’ approach to L&D

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-07-11

    Today, Mind Tools for Business has published its 19th Annual L&D Benchmark Report which addresses the crucial question ‘Is your learning culture keeping pace with rapid digitalization?’

• 23 Jun 2022

  • Mind Tools launches ‘Managers Matter’ campaign to empower today’s and tomorrow’s leaders

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-06-23

    Mind Tools has launched a campaign focusing on empowering managers to thrive in the reimagined workplace.

• 18 May 2022

  • Mind Tools latest research reveals a positive shift in employees’ attitudes towards learning

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-05-18

    Today, Mind Tools for Business has published its latest Learner Intelligence report centred around ‘learning engagement in the reimagined workplace’. In partnership with YouGov, data has been collected from 2044 employees across 12 industries, with the aim of shining a light on the relationship employees have with learning since the pandemic.

• 29 Apr 2022

  • Mind Tools to reveal early insights into Annual L&D benchmark report at Learning Technologies 2022

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-04-29

    Mind Tools for Business will be hosting a free bitesize learning session at Learning Technologies next week.

• 21 Apr 2022

  • Mind Tools to host live 300th podcast following day one of Learning Technologies 2022

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-04-21

    To celebrate 300 podcast episodes Mind Tools invite you to join them for a live recording of their leading L&D podcast.

• 19 Apr 2022

  • Mind Tools launches 'Learning Innovation Group' initiative to help L&D leaders access exclusive research insights

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-04-19

    To celebrate 25 years Mind Tools are offering 25 L&D professionals the opportunity to trial the first Learning Innovation Group session of the year.

• 31 Mar 2022

  • Mind Tools continues accelerating, cementing its position as a core leader on 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-03-31

    Mind Tools retains its position as a Core Leader on the Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning with an in-zone positioning that signals it is poised and accelerating through solution innovation and enhancements.

• 08 Mar 2022

  • #BreakTheBias – Mind Tools partners with Working Chance to help women with convictions restart their careers

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-03-08

    This International Women’s Day, Mind Tools is shining a light on the crucial role learning resources can play in helping women with convictions restart their careers.

• 03 Mar 2022

  • Mind Tools for Business launch new and improved 2022 Learning Performance Benchmark

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-03-03

    Mind Tools for Business evolves the Learning Performance Benchmark to help organizations better reflect on their L&D strategy and plan for future improvements.

• 16 Feb 2022

  • Mind Tools celebrates 25 years of empowering people to thrive

    Mindtools Kineo | 2022-02-16

    Since 1996, Mind Tools has been empowering people to thrive in the workplace. It’s inspiring to see how far the company has come, from a well-loved blog empowering new managers to helping over 18 million people and businesses worldwide, today. It’s been quite a journey.

• 30 Nov 2021

  • Mind Tools for Business supports Learn Appeal charity through benchmarking tool

    Mindtools Kineo | 2021-11-30

    Mind Tools for Business has launched a new initiative which aims to support e-learning charity Learn Appeal in its effort to create a learning revolution where everybody has a right to learn.

• 26 Nov 2021

  • Mind Tools for Business launches toolkit designed to empower small businesses

    Mindtools Kineo | 2021-11-26

    Earlier this year Mind Tools for Business launched their first Small Business Toolkit which provides on demand leadership and skills development for businesses with fewer than 150 employees, in any industry.

• 23 Nov 2021

  • Gemma Towersey wins Gold 'Learning Designer of the Year' at the Learning Technologies Awards 2021

    Mindtools Kineo | 2021-11-23

    Learning Experience Manager Gemma Towersey won for her extensive work with some of Mind Tools’ largest custom clients.

• 28 Sep 2021

  • Learning analyst Laura Overton explores annual L&D data

    Mindtools Kineo | 2021-09-28

    Join Mind Tools for Business Chief Impact Officer Nahdia Khan and Head of Research Gent Ahmetaj as they delve into this year's Annual L&D Benchmark Report findings with award-winning learning analyst, Laura Overton.

• 03 Aug 2021

  • Mind Tools for Business by Emerald Works opens new office in the US

    Mindtools Kineo | 2021-08-03

    Mind Tools, the on-demand learning and development tools and resources provider, has opened its first US office in Denver.

• 26 Jul 2021

  • Launch of the new ‘Learning Performance Benchmark’ by Mind Tools for Business

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2021-07-26

    Robust L&D analytics and actionable insights for performance driven L&D. Previously known as the Learning Health Check, the new Learning Performance Benchmark by Mind Tools for Business proudly holds an 18-year trusted legacy of cutting-edge research and personalised analytics on L&D strategy and practice.

• 14 Jul 2021

  • Mind Tools for Business Annual L&D Benchmarking Report 2021 - Innovate, Dominate, or Decline

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2021-07-14

    The opportunity is there, the question now is whether L&D leaders are ready to spearhead a once-in-a-generation organizational transformation? In our 18th Annual L&D Benchmarking report, explore how top performing L&D leaders navigate through uncertainty, balance efficiency and innovation, to have real impact on their organizations.

• 12 Mar 2021

  • Using learning content strategy to enable change at AstraZeneca

    Mindtools Kineo | 2021-03-12

    AstraZeneca's Global Capability Lead shares how they are transforming their learning approach in upcoming Emerald Works webinar.

• 10 Mar 2021

  • New research exploring business leader perceptions of L&D

    Mindtools Kineo | 2021-03-10

    The report provides insights into the perspectives of executive managers on contemporary issues in L&D.

• 05 Nov 2020

  • Measuring how corporate learning has changed since COVID-19

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2020-11-05

    This year’s Emerald Works Learning Health Check is particularly important as it assesses and measures how COVID-19 has affected the L&D needs of companies and individuals.

• 29 Oct 2020

  • New research addresses the disconnect between L&D strategy and practice

    Mindtools Kineo | 2020-10-29

    The latest Learner Intelligence Report from Emerald Works aims to narrow the gap between L&OD strategy and practice by bringing the voice of the learner to the forefront of the discussion.

• 12 Oct 2020

  • Mind Tools toolkit included on G-Cloud 12 public sector procurement framework

    Mindtools Kineo | 2020-10-12

    Mind Tools online learning tools and resources have been given a place on the government's G-Cloud listings.

• 07 Sep 2020

  • Emerald Works launches new Responsible Business Pillar and partners with Working Chance

    Mindtools Kineo | 2020-09-07

    At Emerald Works, we are always looking at new ways to help the local and global communities that we serve. We want to be a responsible business and part of that means harnessing the power of our learning products to make a positive impact in the wider world.

• 28 Aug 2020

  • Live online learning in lockdown and beyond

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2020-08-28

    "Coronavirus has hastened large-scale changes to how we work and learn, whether we felt ready, or not. Put simply, we’ve all had to adapt, and fast." Jo Cook explores the data behind live online learning.

• 24 Aug 2020

  • Stepping up: The manager’s role in optimizing virtual team learning

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2020-08-24

    It’s a commonly held view that managers are the key to helping their teams learn and develop. Martin Couzins delves into the research to see how organizations are coping with virtual team learning, and what barriers managers may face.

• 29 Jul 2020

  • The Learning Health Check is open for 2020

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2020-07-29

    What is it and why should you do it? The Learning Health Check from Emerald Works is the only independent and confidential benchmarking tool in the L&D industry.

• 11 Jun 2020

  • Emerald Works launches Learning Health Check 2020 to include questions on the impact of COVID-19

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2020-06-11

    Emerald Works has launched its Learning Health Check for 2020 and this year it includes additional questions to collect insight on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the L&D industry.

• 01 Jun 2020

  • New Covid-19 support pack launched to help learners and businesses adapt to return to work

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2020-06-01

    With almost 350,000 learners accessing its first suite of free online learning resources, Emerald Works launches COVID-19 Support Pack 2.0

• 28 May 2020

  • Social Enterprise Academy and Emerald Works supporting partner to social change leaders

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2020-05-28

    A new partnership has been announced between Emerald Works, part of the Emerald Group, and the Social Enterprise Academy to help social change leaders develop the key skills they need to thrive in a post-COVID world.

• 18 May 2020

  • Emerald Group announces the appointment of John Yates as Emerald Works CEO

    Mindtools Kineo | Bingley | 2020-05-18

    Richard Bevan, Emerald Group CEO, has today announced that John Yates will be joining the Emerald Group Board as CEO of Emerald Works, following the planned retirement of Peter Casebow from his position.

• 05 May 2020

  • Emerald Works launches Road to Resilience support bundle

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2020-05-05

    Emerald works reveals new evidence-driven support to learning leaders with its Road to Resilience campaign.

• 12 Feb 2020

  • Investment in learning culture is the key to keeping up with the pace of change and delivering real impact

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2020-02-12

    Prioritising learning culture over technology is one of the key findings of the annual research report released by Emerald Works.

• 28 Jan 2020

  • Launch of Emerald Works brings together the combined expertise of three learning organizations

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2020-01-28

    GoodPractice, Towards Maturity and MindTools come together as one company, Emerald Works.

• 14 Mar 2019

  • Emerald acquires Mind Tools and strengthens its position as a leading global learning business

    Mindtools Kineo | Bingley, United Kingdom | 2019-03-14

    Emerald Group, the global provider of research and learning resources, today announces the successful acquisition of Mind Tools, the digital learning and performance support company.

• 22 Jan 2019

  • Meeting Learner Expectations: Bridging The Learning Divide

    Mindtools Kineo | Horsham, UK | 2019-01-22

    Mind Tools Corporate, the on-demand, practical learning solution, has teamed up with research organisation Towards Maturity, to produce a report to help bridge the learning divide between L&D professionals and employees.

• 07 Jan 2018

  • Mind Tools research reveals the top skills needed to be a great boss

    Mindtools Kineo | London | 2018-01-07

    Mind Tools founder James Manktelow and deputy CEO Ollie Craddock are presenting at Learning Technologies 2018 about the skills needed to be a great boss, as chosen by more than 15,000 managers and leadership experts worldwide. New research conducted by MindTools.com, one of the world’s foremost providers of on-demand leadership, management and career skills training, has revealed the tools and techniques that are driving team and organisation success.

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