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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.

Not just another event

We’re about a month away from the Learning Technologies conference and exhibition in London and was reminded my approach to these kind of events events is very different now. My mindset has changed. Previously I would have attended and hoped to make some connections. I now use my time very differently since I realised it… Read More Not just another event

April 12, 2023April 10, 2023 andrewjacobslnd1 Comment

Co-operative

I’ve been accused of being ‘smart’, ‘clever’, and ‘knowing lots of good stuff’ in the past. They’re not labels I’m especially happy with but if they help people to find my place in their world, who am I to reject those titles. I can remember things but more importantly, I can remember the people who… Read More Co-operative

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Context REALLY does matter

I was looking at an open access study of a comparative evaluation of quality and depth of learning by trainee doctors in regional, rural, and remote locations in Australia. It looks into how GP trainees in all locations experienced comparable learning experiences and depth of training but learning in rural and remote locations had equal… Read More Context REALLY does matter

April 6, 2023April 5, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

What you’re proposing

I was speaking with some people yesterday and talked through an idea I first surfaced about 8 years ago. It’s a simple frame to think about how to apply resources and why transactional activity doesn’t solve strategic problems. To me it’s simple. I can describe it fully, with depth and confidence. To the people I… Read More What you’re proposing

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Yeah but

I mentioned fairness yesterday in terms of using tools and thought about ChatGPT. I’m not going into the mechanics of it – I don’t know enough about the technology – but its impact has been immediate. Everywhere I look it seems people are talking about how it’ll be the game changer in terms of workplace… Read More Yeah but

April 4, 2023April 3, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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