Totara Community Updates

Start 2025 strong: Transform your L&D strategy with these events 

 
Matt Linaker
Start 2025 strong: Transform your L&D strategy with these events 
by Matt Linaker - Thursday, 9 January 2025, 7:09 AM
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Happy New Year! As you set your sights on 2025, we’re here to help you kickstart your learning and development strategy with a series of inspiring and practical webinars and events.  
 
Whether you’re looking to scale L&D, foster a coaching culture, or explore new ways to drive organisational impact, we’ve got something for everyone! 

Here’s what’s coming up in the next few weeks: 

  • 15 January: Building Capability at Scale – A Framework for Lasting Impact 
    Two live sessions: 9 am & 4 pm (London) 
    Register here 

  • 22 January: Beyond Management – How L&D Can Foster a Coaching Culture 
    Time: 4 pm (London) | 11 am (New York) 
    Register here 

  • 29 January: Designing Effective DEI Learning Journeys 
    Time: 4 pm (London) | 11 am (New York) 
    Register here 

  • 5 February: What’s New in Totara v19? 
    Time: 4 pm (London) | 11 am (New York) 
    Register here 

  • 26 February: Learning with IMPACT 2025 – From Compliance to Competitive Advantage 
    Time: 2–5 pm (London)  
    Register here 

Spotlight: Upcoming webinars 

We’re kicking off 2025 with a series of must-attend webinars designed to help you transform your learning and development strategy. Here’s a closer look at what’s coming up: 

Building Capability at Scale – 15 January 

Scaling L&D is a challenge, especially in a fast-paced and ever-changing world. This session will explore how to create an environment that enables your workforce to perform and grow by providing clear direction, opportunities to develop new skills, and authentic support. 

We’ll introduce the Totara Learning Maturity Model, a framework designed to help you benchmark your current practices and identify opportunities for greater impact. Whether you’re an L&D leader or a manager looking to inspire change, this session will provide the insights you need to build capability at scale. 

Two live sessions: 9 am & 4 pm (London) 
Register here 

 
22 January: Beyond management – How L&D can foster a coaching culture 

To thrive in today’s workplace, organisations must go beyond traditional management styles and embrace a coaching culture. This webinar will examine how L&D can play a pivotal role in shifting mindsets, equipping managers to become effective coaches, and fostering trust and self-responsibility within teams. 

Discover practical strategies, actionable insights, and real-world examples to create a sustainable coaching culture that drives growth and lasting change. This session is brought to you in collaboration with PINKTUM, renowned for their multilingual, video-based e-learning solutions. 

Time: 4 pm (London) | 11 am (New York) 
Register here 

 
29 January: Designing effective DEI learning journeys 

What role does L&D play in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? Join Alexandra Tiant, Director of Learning at Paradigm, as she shares her expertise on designing DEI-focused learning strategies for 2025. 

 In this webinar, you’ll learn how to empower inclusive leaders, upskill employees to foster belonging, and drive organisational success through impactful DEI learning journeys. With actionable insights and a Q&A session, this is your opportunity to shape your DEI initiatives for the year ahead. 

 Time: 4 pm (London) | 11 am (New York) 
Register here 

 

5 February: What’s new in Totara v19? 

Curious about the latest features in Totara? Join this session to get a comprehensive overview of version 19, including updates designed to enhance your platform’s functionality and user experience. 

Whether you’re exploring upgrades or want to maximise your current setup, this session will help you understand how these new features can support your learning and development goals. 

Time: 4 pm (London) 
Register here 

Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording. 

 

Live Event

26 February: Learning with IMPACT 2025 – From compliance to competitive advantage 

Compliance may be the starting point, but how do you leverage learning to create a competitive advantage? This interactive Community event will feature insights from industry experts and the opportunity to collaborate with hundreds of L&D peers. 

Highlights include: 

  •  Keynote by Will Thalheimer: Author of The CEO’s Guide to Training, eLearning & Work 

  • Sonia Mooney: Former Global Head of Talent Excellence at Rolls-Royce, on transforming talent practices at scale 

  • Adam Lacey: Co-Founder of Assemble You, on thriving in the AI era with Future Human skills 

Time: 2–5 pm (London) 

Online – join from the comfort of your workspace. 
Save your spot 

 

Totara Awards 2025 – Entries now open 

Celebrate your L&D success with a prestigious award! Submit your entry by 21 March 2025. 

The Totara Awards recognise outstanding contributions to the learning tech industry. Showcase your hard work and join the ranks of our top customers and partners. 

Enter here 


Have a great end to the week! I hope to see you in the Totara Community soon.