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Lost and Desperate

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

Month: February 2022

Sultana bran

I like sultana bran. It’s a pretty healthy cereal with a good taste. It is, however, a bit pricey and there are rarely enough sultanas in it. So I buy bran flakes and sultanas separately. This way I can choose the ratio of fruit to bran, it’s cheaper, and lasts a lot longer. Tell me… Read More Sultana bran

February 28, 2022February 25, 2022 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Incentive

This post was prompted by a conversation I had yesterday. If the incentive for people to complete mandatory learning is to not be disciplined, what outcome are you likely to get?

February 25, 2022February 24, 2022 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Mandatory training

I received a speeding notice a while ago and rather than take the points I chose to do a speed awareness course. We hear about mandatory training a lot and this is probably the toughest gig going. A group of 10 people brought together, who would have preferred not to be there, being told what… Read More Mandatory training

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

What grind my gears – experts

Another in the series where I have a moan and rant about things that annoy me. This time, expert advice. (Yes, I do understand the irony that people call me an expert and yes, I probably do/have done this in the past.) The ‘simple ways to…’ articles. If you’re writing these, you’re not an expert.… Read More What grind my gears – experts

February 23, 2022February 16, 2022 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Training need

I saw this story last week about a search for a plane in Alaska. After a plane had a malfunction, its emergency beacon was activated and a search initiated. The search crew found the pilot wasn’t at the scene but later found out he’d called a friend and been rescued independently. The telling line was… Read More Training need

February 22, 2022February 16, 2022 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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