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7 January 2026

Webinar

18:00

7 January 2026

Dr Neil Thompson

The Neil Thompson Academy

Using Theory in Practice

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The idea of ‘applying theory to practice’ is one that students have been taught for generations. However, it has been argued that this places the cart before the horse and that we should be beginning with practice, not theory. This webinar highlights the problems associated with applying theory to practice and proposes instead a ‘theorising practice’ approach. The key role of theory as part of our professional knowledge base is affirmed but the conventional way of thinking about the relationship between theory and practice is questioned.

Neil Thompson has been writing, teaching and training about theory and practice for many years and has helped generations of students, practitioners and managers to make sense of the relationship between the two.

Meeting joining information:
Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Yzg1YzA1YWUtYWJlNC00MmIwLTkyYjEtMDM1ZDY0ZDM1YjY2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223b7e1eca-6f69-4246-b5e4-2e1b64ee58a6%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%222cdaf811-dcdb-4ac9-895f-36dc1ad3c5c2%22%7d
Meeting ID: 381 322 959 888 73
Meeting passcode: o32sh3XP

The remaining monthly webinars in the 'Reflect, Learn, Thrive: Monthly pathways to professional excellence' series will cover the following topics:

Values-based Practice
What Does it Mean to Be a Professional?
Developing Critically Reflective Practice
Developing Anti-discriminatory Practice
Developing an Effective Team
Boosting Your Career
Managing Conflict

Please note: By signing up to any of the 'Reflect, Learn, Thrive: Monthly pathways to professional excellence' series webinars, you acknowledge and consent to being automatically enrolled with The Neil Thompson Academy.

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7 Jan 2026

Webinar

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7 January 2026

Dr Neil Thompson

Award-winning author and educator

The Neil Thompson Academy

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