Yippee-ki-yay, Christmas Turkeys! In our final episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast for 2025, the gang are climbing to the top of Nakatomi Plaza: foiling a criminal plot and solving L&D challenges as we go.

We answer:

• What rule exists at work that, if broken, would have the biggest impact on performance? (Tony)
• What should L&D pros be stealing to maximise their impact this Christmas? (Heinrich)
• What advice would you give an L&D professional as they plan for 2026? (Marco)
• What do we need to let go of in L&D? (Hans Gruber)

During the discussion, Gemma referenced play at work and our "ep" with Cas Holman.

Ross G discussed Sir Dave Brailsford's insistence that members of Team GB Cycling have an opinion at work.

Ross D referenced our "ep" with South Western Railway's Becky Eason, and our "ep" with Carl Akintola.

We also discussed some industry reports from Don Taylor and Markus Bernhardt. And JD Dillon's Christmas newsletter, inspired by the film It's a Wonderful Life.

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See you next year, and thanks for listening!

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• Ross Garner
• Gemma Towersey
• Ross Dickie
• Dr Anna Barnett