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
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?
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
I’ve decided to become a LinkedIn influencer. Agreeing enthusiastically in comments without adding anything. This is the LinkedIn Influencer way.
Mandated Compliance isn’t learning. It isn’t designed to produce learning; it’s designed to produce evidence of completion. It isn’t designed for capability change; it’s designed for liability transfer. It isn’t designed for development of judgment; it’s designed for documentation of intent. Janet Webb asked if it can be more than a necessary evil. Better question:… Read More Mandated Compliance
Lost and Desperate 