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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.

The aim is to personalise

It seems we want personalised learning. Content, support, and activity which is designed specifically for me, my context and my needs. It looks like the supply of data to AI will create the circumstance where this will be more possible. And there lies the paradox. AI in learning mechanises and personalises, yet reduces the human… Read More The aim is to personalise

October 12, 2023October 11, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Hole again

I’ve been talking to an organisation about a LMS and there’s an interesting quote from a Harvard Business School Professor which springs to mind “People don’t want to buy a quarter-inch drill. They want a quarter-inch hole!” Theodore Levitt People don’t want a LMS, they want: Your colleagues don’t want to do a course, they… Read More Hole again

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

The Mental Health One

Today is World Mental Health Day 2023 and we’ve released a special episode of the Women Talking About Learning podcast. With two amazing speakers, it covers: You must listen to this episode and think about what you can do to make things better for people. This isn’t about theatre; what small activities can you undertake… Read More The Mental Health One

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Lateral thinking

I saw a video the other day of a candidate using a LLM to answer questions in a job interview. Almost 3/4 of applicants are using generative AI on a regular basis so it’s likely your new recruits will be doing the same. just pause for a second and check your onboarding and induction processes.… Read More Lateral thinking

October 9, 2023October 6, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Look at them all

I used to write short posts when I saw women being excluded from panels, events etc. and calling it out seemed to make a difference. This week, however, has been exceptional. Some of the things I’ve seen and experienced include: The panel at an event whose only nod diversity was that two of the 6… Read More Look at them all

October 6, 2023October 5, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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