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Dana James-Edwards
@diversitydana.bsky.social
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All things Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - with special focus on the way we learn about those things. Head of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Action Sustainability & The Supply Chain School.
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Now @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social I don’t know how to tell you this, but it’s sort of out of my hands now. I fear I have created a movement … This is the burden of being a social media influencer. Sometimes I influence too hard before I even really know what I’m doing 😂
May 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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And just a reminder that conferences can be a lot. So if it all gets too much and you need a break you can check out the Sensory Quiet room which is new this year. An oasis in the hubbub of activity. If you need it, it’s all the way at the end (so away from the hive of activity) #LT25UK #Exhibition
April 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Finally take some time to express gratitude. Visit the team at MELP (FF12), grab a sticker and share what you’re grateful for
A member of the MELP team posing with the Gratitude Wall. You can grab a sticker and add it to what you’re most grateful for.
April 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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And you might be pooped from all the walking around but use your last reserves of energy to play this game at Moorepay (EE60) and win a luxury spa day if you top the Leaderboard. Keep your eyes on the target! #winning #LT25UK #Exhibition
A conference attendee attempting to top the leaderboard by hitting all the targets in the game as they light up
April 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Now here’s another cool thing. There’s a massive wall at the exhibition and the team at Cartoonbase (L62) is allowing you to make submissions of what you learned at the conference that they will then draw for you on the wall. #LT25UK #Exhibition
The wall at Cartoonbase with the art in progress. The artist is sitting on the floor in front of the piece making additions.
April 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Who is your celebrity mentor? The Team at PushFar (K60) can let you know if you spin the wheel. I had a close call there myself though - so beware! #LT25UK #Exhibition
The result of Dana’s wheel spin at PushFar to discover her celebrity mentor. It’s landed on Oprah Winfrey but could have just as easily been Donald Trump. Whoops!
April 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Or what about getting a digital caricature done. Available from the teams at Instinct Resourcing (B01) or Multiplier (EE50) #LT25UK #Exhibition
A conference attendee sitting for her digital caricature with the artist. As the artist draws the portait appears on the screen behind her.
April 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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You could also have a McLaren Formula 1 race car simulation from the team at Udemy
#LT25UK #Exhibition
A conference attendee doing the McLaren race car simulation at the conference. He’s sat in the shell model car with no doors looking at a screen that mirrors a track and steering the car around it.
April 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Now for cool things to do. You could … get a massage at Reward Gateway (CC60). #LT25UK #Exhibition
2 conference attendees getting massages in massage chairs at the Reward Gateway stand. Dana the post’s author in a massage chair preparing for her own massage at the conference
April 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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And then as you walk, you might bump into another friend. My friend pictured here is Rob @robhubbard.bsky.social … but you may have other friends and that’s cool too 😀. But please do say hi to Rob if you see him he’d love it! 👋🏽 Us Trinidadians 🇹🇹 are a very friendly bunch #LT25UK #Exhibition
Dana posing with her friend Rob at the conference.
April 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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On to cuddly toys 🧸! For cuddly tigers check out PageTiger (D20), for cuddly bears it's Humanforce (EE02) & for cuddly elephants it's Elephants Don't Forget (B60). Ooh - Flexspring (EE01) has a phone holder, stress ball and toy all in one. #LT25UK #Exhibition
Dana the author of the post holding a cuddle teddy bear from HumanForce at the Learning Techologies exhibition. Two members of the team at Page Tiger each holding a cuddly tiger stuffed animal. A member of the team from Flexspring posing with their swag. It’s a phone holder, phone cleaner, phone stand and stress ball all in one. It’s green and looks like a little man sitting down. The phone would fit in his lap.
April 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Now I love a good tote bag 🛍️ … who doesn’t! Loads of these on offer, but my absolute faves were from Silver Cloud (FF70) and PageTiger (D20) - sturdy & durable, Sunday (AA01) - extra large, Playroll (EE52) - bright colours & fun slogan and ELB Learning (G50) - drawstrings. #LT25UK #Exhibition
The massive blue tote bag from the team at Sunday being held up by a smiling member of the team. A member of the team at Playroll holding up 2 of their brightly coloured tote bags with the slogan Work Hard, Play Global. One bag is green and the other is purple. The sturdy tote bag from Silver Cloud. Made my burlap and large in size.
April 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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It wasn’t that warm yesterday, but if you need cooling off you can do it with ice creams from Omniplex Learning (J05), Skillcast Group plc (E25) or Docebo (B10) #LT25UK #Exhibition
Dana enjoying an ice cream at Learning Technologies Exhibition smiling brightly. The ice cream stall at Docebo with a member of the team serving and scooping.
April 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Sweets 🍬 are on offer as well across the exhibition. I saw Pick & Mix at Cezanne HR (EE30) and Visier Inc. (DD34) - but if it’s the creme eggs you’re after, find some at Carla's Captivating Content Ltd (A01) and ELMO Software UK (EE05). #LT25UK #Exhibition
The pick and mix stand at Cezanne with 24 different types of candy. A crème egg at the ELMO stand.
April 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Ok 🍿Snacks: 
Winning on snacks is Greenhouse Software (CC14). They had a snack bar with a menu including king prawns, frittata & chicken lollipops. Also check The Access Group (A40) for caramel popcorn, 360Learning (E10) for mini pancakes and Dayforce (CC05) for mini waffles. #LT25UK #Exhibition
The Greenhouse Team’s stand and menu. The menu which includes frittata, chicken lollipops and many other delights is in frame and a member of the team is smiling in the background The mini pancake cart from 360 learning featuring a chef making the pancakes in real time with an array of sauces in front of him.
April 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Now this is not expressly a feature of the exhibition and he may not be available today. But you might just bump into @niallgavinuk.bsky.social as you walk around and he might just be available for cuddles (with consent) 😍 #LT25UK #Exhibition
Dana the post’s author and Niall Gavin having a cuddle at the exhibition.
April 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Special mention to the team at Thrive. Other people have drinks stations. They had Thrive Chella. Full cocktail menu. Thrive Chella stage. Massive party vibes. Loved it so much. #LT25UK #Exhibition
A photo of Thrive Chella - palm trees, neon lights, cocktail bartenders, lots of people and good vibes. A poster advertising Thrive Chella and the Thrive Chella stage The Thrive Chella cocktail menu featuring Espresso martinis, Aperol spritzes, Pornstar martinis, Mojitos and a passionate sunrise mocktail.
April 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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It might be a bit early right now for the cocktails🍸🍹 - but you are spoiled for choice there. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available at Axonify (H55), OpenSesame (E60), SAP SuccessFactors (DD60), Multiplier (EE50) & Greenhouse Software (CC14) #LT25UK #Exhibition
The team at Greenhouse in front of their impressive drinks display. On show is a series of bottled drinks and 2 members of the team. The team at SAP Success Factors ready to serve drinks at their stand. 2 members of the team featured in front of drinks.
April 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Tea & coffee not your jam? It’s not mine either. That’s ok. If you’re looking for Water💧instead you can find chilled bottles at The Digital College (CC22) and a massive water cooler at Sponge (N10) #LT25UK #Exhibition
A fridge filled with refreshing water with copious bottles of water surrounding it at The Digital College stand at Learning Technologies.
April 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Ok starting with ☕️:
Teas & coffees spotted at Titus (M20), Sponge (N10), SAP SuccessFactors (DD60), Zellis (CC20), Docebo (B10) & Studytube (H30). #LT25UK #Exhibition
3 members of the team at StudyTube standing in front of their coffee station. Their booth is blue branded with bright blue neon lights.
April 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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I’m not at Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition today (sad times) but yesterday I walked over 15k steps across the exhibition floor & in the thread below I will share my highlights & my faves across the day to help you navigate. There’s a lot going on! #LT25UK #Exhibition
Dana standing in front of the entrance to Learning Technologies. Visible in the background is the purple Learning Technologies signage.
April 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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I should also say that Dipesh @dipeshmistry.bsky.social & Thembi @thembiwatt.bsky.social also covered the Mandatory Training session. They’ll be using LinkedIn for their recaps so if you’re looking for more (or want to make sure that I did in fact cover all the things) check them out. #L1S1 #LT25UK
April 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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And that’s a wrap! Thoroughly enjoyed that! And yes … I did manage to get my hug from Andrew @andrewjacobslnd.bsky.social at the end (as if I could ever miss an opportunity for a cuddle or a selfie). Even took it twice to make sure I got my best side 😂
Dana (thread author) and Andrew having a cuddle at the end of the session.
April 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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And now Andrew @andrewjacobslnd.bsky.social has the floor. He’s sharing his own (incredible) model of 5 things that routinely get in the way of people being able to effect strategic change in this way. Here he is doing his thing. I’ll reveal the 5 next. #L1S1 #LT25UK
Andrew Jacobs at the front of the stage sharing his 5 things that get in the way of effecting change. Andrew is dressed in a navy blue blazer, peach coloured shirt and black trousers and is standing in front of the 2 chairs on stage.
April 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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So what was the result? They managed to cut their mandatory training curriculum BY ALMOST HALF, freeing up over 19,000 hours of productivity for their team. Lloyds Banking Group also benchmarks and knows that what they have achieved is industry-leading compared to other large banks #L1S1 #LT25UK
A photo of the “results” slide shared in the session. The slide showed that Lloyds Banking Group managed to cut their mandatory training curriculum by 45% and free over 19,000 hours of team productivity. It also shows that Lloyds Banking Group now has the lowest mandatory training across the industry.
April 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM