A Close Scrape

I get about one email a day like the one below: Hi Andrew, There’s a version of this pitch that leads with buzzwords and broad claims. This isn’t that. Man’s Name redacted, founder of Company Name redacted™, is an MBA, former CPA, and ex-PwC IT auditor who now helps organizations stop losing money through underperforming… Read More A Close Scrape

Your competition

The competition for learning was never that tough. In the past, organisational knowledge was retained and held within the organisation, and the role of the training function (as was) was to translate that into workable practice. Your competition now is YouTube, Wikipedia, and every new AI tool outside the workplace. You can’t outthink this competition,… Read More Your competition

The SWP-shaped hole in L&D

I was at Cornerstone’s Analysts Day in London this week, held the day before the main Cornerstone Connect customer event. It gave me a glimpse of where L&D may be heading. Not because of a product announcement, although it looked good, or the use of AI, which felt different. What stood out was the direction… Read More The SWP-shaped hole in L&D

Too much choice

We are, as always, indebted to the people who engage with us about Women Talking About Learning. I put a post out last week – a quick video asking for guests for a couple of episodes – and we were, as happens, overwhelmed with replies. For that, thank you. What also happened – as is… Read More Too much choice

The bar is very low

It was Father’s Day yesterday. You’ll know because there was a range of stories over the weekend of dads explaining why it’s important to take time off. To avoid any misunderstanding, I agree – it is really important. I didn’t take a job that meant overnight stays or travel until my boys (now men) had… Read More The bar is very low