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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.

Consulting strategy

One of the things I do is help organisations discover their learning strategy. I don’t design it – it has to come from the organisation itself. I work alongside internal stakeholders, providing expertise, advice and an outside perspective. If you come to me and ask me to craft a strategy for you I could do… Read More Consulting strategy

April 26, 2023April 25, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

We want your voice

Would you believe we need more women’s voices? We have recorded and prepared episodes of the Women Talking About Learning Podcast up to the middle of August this year. To keep ahead of the game and provide as much opportunity as we can, we want your voice. We want to showcase new and diverse voices… Read More We want your voice

April 25, 2023April 24, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

They make me better

I saw Elton John the other day on his farewell tour. I’ve never seen him live and he was excellent. At an appropriate time he introduced the band who were playing with him. They are all veterans, having spent years with Elton John as both session musicians and his touring band. He thanked them and… Read More They make me better

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

No. Stop. Please don’t.

A shower of hearts, a sloth’s warm embrace, or a chicken on your head. It sounds like a fun, eclectic party! Good news, it CAN be—in your next work meeting through Snapchat Lenses for Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Community I embrace tech. I look to see how it can be used in different ways to make… Read More No. Stop. Please don’t.

April 21, 2023April 18, 2023 andrewjacobslnd1 Comment

Ask the audience

I’m on a panel at an event in the next couple of weeks and I was asked why it is so crucial that more men get on board to support women in the corporate world. Here’s a brief summary of what I said: Simply, it’s not just a women’s issue; it is a business issue.… Read More Ask the audience

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 andrewjacobslnd1 Comment

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