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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.

What is modern learning practice?

I have a few ideas, specifically around personalisation, use of technology, social connection, and building capability – both capacity and ability. I’d like to know your thoughts – how would you define modern learning practice?

August 31, 2023August 29, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Words words words

I was on a face to face course last week. The joining instructions were a pain; I had to cancel and rebook the date and received a paper copy of the invite. A text a few days before reminded me of my attendance but had the wrong date on it, leading to more calls and… Read More Words words words

August 30, 2023August 29, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

The age of personalisation

Be under on illusions, the supply side model of learning and development is declining at an ever quickening rate. People want to choose for themselves, at a time and pace that suits them. For example, the latest data about audio listening in the US has just come out. The demand for ‘linear’ services – over… Read More The age of personalisation

August 29, 2023August 25, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Hey, listen to this

Chatting about personalisation recently and someone told me that listening to a podcast through their headphones was the best experience. Their argument was that this method was an individual encounter with the speakers and more akin to social than consumption. You need to consider this in your design about this when you’re developing support for… Read More Hey, listen to this

August 25, 2023August 24, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Roles v Skills

I was speaking with some people yesterday and someone mentioned that the word role was difficult to categorise. The people they work with might have a number of roles and, depending on their activity in the day/week/month, might be all, some, or none of them. When we’re building our talent pipelines, if we think only… Read More Roles v Skills

August 24, 2023August 23, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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