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Lost and Desperate

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

Author: andrewjacobslnd

An L&D Manager, determined that Learning and Development should be an integral part of business activity. Too often managers ask for training as an afterthought, and, since L&D haven't been involved in the design, it fails. Let's get L&D included as an intrinsic part of business practice; we need to demonstrate its value, successes, and how it adds to the business performance.

We forget

I was at the Learning Technologies Awards last night and it was great to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. When we’re working in our siloed organisations, away from people in the industry, we forget how much of a community there is in learning and development. This shows itself in the… Read More We forget

November 16, 2023November 15, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Using technology to support learning and work

I was looking at the results of the Learning and Work Institute survey looking at the use of technology to support learning and one detail made me stop: Confidence in using technologies more specific to learning and work is also low; just two in five adults are confident in joining video meetings for work (40… Read More Using technology to support learning and work

November 15, 2023November 10, 2023 andrewjacobslnd2 Comments

The greenest industry

I heard a suggestion on a recent podcast there is no more need for content since we’ve already covered all the topics under the sun. If that’s the case, the learning profession should be the greenest industry going. Recycling and reusing content should be second nature. We’re not reskilling people, we’re upcycling them; taking their… Read More The greenest industry

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

What’s your stake?

Learning is a gamble. It shouldn’t be, but people make a choice about whether the time, money, effort, etc. which they invest will be worth it in terms of return. Part of the problem learning providers (both internal and suppliers) have is the fact they don’t know the odds or how much people have staked… Read More What’s your stake?

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Hey, listen up

The Women Talking About Learning Podcast is celebrating a 3 year anniversary today. Just over 3 years ago I had the idea that hearing women talking with other women might be a way to amplify their voices both figuratively AND literally. This is such a labour of love for me and it’s one of the… Read More Hey, listen up

November 10, 2023November 9, 2023 andrewjacobslnd2 Comments

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