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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.

Chat and nonsense

The need to interact with people is striking home really hard this week. I’m having super conversations which have been prompted by small sparks and diversions from existing activities. Since the loss of the Twitter/X #LDInsight chat, I’ve realised there is a definite need for people to connect and trade knowledge on an informal basis.… Read More Chat and nonsense

November 9, 2023November 8, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Teamwork makes the dream work

A few years ago I mentioned how learning functions needed to work with other teams to make sure they were still relevant and up to date. If a team, a group, another function or an individual is doing what you think is part of your job, what do you do?It happens more and more in… Read More Teamwork makes the dream work

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Talk is cheap

I spent a brilliant evening with my son at the O2 last weekend for a Chemical Brothers gig. As much as we enjoyed the gig, the rituals of attending including pre and post refreshments, and travel to and from the venue are built into our relationship. I took him to his first gig about 20… Read More Talk is cheap

November 7, 2023November 6, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

A better way

Is there a better way for corporate learning buyers and vendors to do business? Martin Couzins I saw a post on LinkedIn the other day by Martin Couzins and, after a few days’ reflection, have a few thoughts. Customer EducationI’m not entirely sure that people in learning and development know what they want to buy.… Read More A better way

November 6, 2023November 4, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Explaining evaluation

I’ve been discussing evaluation for a while now. From identifying why we need principles to support our evaluation strategy, to potential metrics and places to collect performance data. One thing I realised I hadn’t gone into detail was the reasons why we need to offer up and report different interactions with learning and performance outcomes.… Read More Explaining evaluation

November 3, 2023November 2, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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