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17/07/2026

📢 PSA: As of yesterday, Google has renamed NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook. It remains the same standalone research and learning tool you know, but is now integrated directly into the broader Gemini and Google Search ecosystems.

Read more: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-notebook/notebooklm-gemini-notebook/

❌AI awareness programmes are popular in 2025.

❗In 2026, many organizations are asking for more programmes with specific AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Canva AI. If this is what you need for your team, speak to us now.

NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook: the same standalone product with deeper Google integration and a secure cloud computer.

12/06/2026

📢 PSA: You have exactly 3 days to apply your training grants before 15 June’s new regulations kick in.

❗️Tip from Officer from HRDC: As long it is applied before 15 June, it will not be bounded by the new regulations.

01/05/2026

Latest developments announced by HRDC at the Townhall yesterday.

⚠️The key message here is to plan ahead. One step further towards their recent message regarding strengthening governance.

⚠️As these are hot off the press, do refer to HRDC directly for implementation and more info.

16/04/2026

has been popular for 2 years now - proving that organizations value it’s importance at the workplace. What can do for you? Turns you into a designer in half the time! Talk about productivity! From internal communications poster to marketing collaterals and websites to business presentations, you can turn to Canva for your designing needs. Now with AI included, it’s even easier for anyone to learn this skill.

is offering a 1 day Canva Designing programme for RM200. If your job requires you to design presentation slides, brochures, posters, invitations, and socmed posts, this course is definitely for you!

Comment ‘Canva’ and we’ll get in touch with you.

17/03/2026

Upcoming Public Programme:
𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

📆 9 April 2026 (Thursday)
🕞 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
👨🏻‍💻 The Pearl, Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur
🏆 Fee starts from RM750 per pax

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?
An immersive, multi-sensory experience that blends fun, creativity, and deep learning.

Participants engage in themed costume games, interactive challenges, and scenario-based activities designed to test collaboration, communication, and problem-solving in an unforgettable way.

Every activity is paired with reflective debriefs to turn play into practical insights for the workplace.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫?
🦸🏻‍♂️ Team Leaders, Managers, and Supervisors
🦸🏻‍♂️ HR and L&D professionals responsible for employee engagement
🦸🏻‍♂️ Project Teams, Cross-Functional Teams, and Departments looking to improve collaboration
🦸🏻‍♂️ SMEs or corporate teams seeking impactful, innovative team-building experiences
🦸🏻‍♂️ Any teams ready to enhance connection, trust, and performance in a fun, interactive way

16/03/2026

Communication is the heartbeat 💓of every team. It’s not just about sharing information, but about understanding, connecting, and staying aligned.

When teams communicate openly, ideas flow, challenges surface, and solutions are built together🫂

Strong communication doesn’t happen by accident. It grows through trust, listening, and respect for every voice 🔊

Stay tuned for our next post! We have a special announcement.

11/03/2026

𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘-𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠?

From AI fluency to leadership agility, organisations that invest in the right capabilities today are the ones shaping the 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬.

Here are 5️⃣ essential trainings organisations should prioritise this year to strengthen performance and team resilience.

Are you planning your development programs? This is a great place to start ‼️ Call us for a no-obligation discussion & TNA.

09/03/2026

Public Programme Update:
𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 was held today with about 15 trainers joining our hybrid programme.

Three key take-aways for the participants:
🎯Synergizing AI platforms for higher productivity. We used ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva, and a few more amazing tools.
🎯Setting up ChatGPT for stronger personalization and results.
🎯Super adaptable frameworks - for prompt engineering and the 9Ps of training success.

To more AI-powered success… Here we go! 🚀

23/02/2026

🧧🔥𝓒𝓝𝓨 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓓𝓻𝓸𝓹🔥🧧

Head to our Registration page to see the 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚! You wont see this price again!

Registration page link:
https://forms.gle/swB9EYrGG6io3jGF8

🍊Heng ah! Ong ah! Huat ah! 🍊