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Lost and Desperate

Random ramblings that might, or might not, relate to training, learning, development, and management

The BYOAI Trap

The L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2026 came out last week and massive respect to Donald H. Taylor yet again for wrangling 3,797 replies across 105 countries and 13 years of data. The headline is that AI interest has peaked, but for me the real story sits underneath. Practitioners are writing more than ever about their… Read More The BYOAI Trap

February 23, 2026February 22, 2026 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

The cost of a transaction

When I started working in retail banking, four or five cashiers in the seven till positions at the branch might do 130+ transactions each a day at a cost of approximately £27 per transaction to the bank. The ATM would take in cash and cheques but dispense more, and people became used to going to… Read More The cost of a transaction

February 20, 2026February 17, 2026 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Fair’s fair?

I was at a job fair yesterday. Not for me, but to give something back to my local community. I spent time speaking with people and helping with CV and interview advice. One pattern kept appearing. Many CVs were written as if the person were still in school. The issue is not effort. People are… Read More Fair’s fair?

February 19, 2026February 18, 2026 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Social learning

On Monday we sent a speaker template to everyone presenting at PodLearnFest. Within 24 hours, loads of speakers had posted their versions. Not because I asked them to chase engagement but because they wanted to. Since then, more have followed. The comments sections are busy as people are tagging colleagues, asking questions, and sending me… Read More Social learning

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

How to LinkedIn

I’ve decided to become a LinkedIn influencer. Agreeing enthusiastically in comments without adding anything. This is the LinkedIn Influencer way.

February 17, 2026February 12, 2026 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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