Skills, for real.

Action research lab dedicated to skills development

Everyone provides training. Few really know what works

Independent research, with tools and findings freely available to all.

What we do

Clearer choices. A way forward.

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SKILLS

Bringing together different perspectives on training to help people make informed choices.

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A free 60-minute session with a practising professional to explore their role, hear about their career path and ask your questions.

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Our survey on training needs

Help us better understand training practices. The findings will inform a freely accessible publication.

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You bring something. You get as much back.

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The Circle

Working professional

You do not need to be a trainer or an educator. What matters here is your professional experience: what you see in your day-to-day work.

  • At least 5 years’ hands-on experience in your profession
  • The insight to judge whether a course reflects the realities of the job
  • A circle of peers from other professions and sectors
  • The opportunity to share your experience through career conversations
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Free membership until 31 December 2026

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You believe this subject deserves independent research.

  • You support research, freely accessible tools and free career conversations.
  • You support initiatives whose results are shared openly.
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You want to give your time, at your own pace.

  • Practical tasks that help the Lab move forward
  • No membership required to get involved
  • A community that helps you develop your skills too
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