I was fortunate to be speaking with Sally Rhodes last week and we were discussing evaluation and data. In the conversation I was bemoaning the lack of tactical and strategic data embraced by Learning and Development functions as part of their reporting and evaluation. Sally described the problem quite succinctly: If all you’re doing is… Read More Transactional analysis
It’s International Women’s Day on 8th March. I probably don’t need to tell you since you’ll have been bombarded with dozens of requests to speak, webinars to watch, podcasts to be on, and so on. The theme you’ll see is #EmbraceEquity. You’ll know it’s this as you’ll see pictures of people hugging themselves, embracing equity.… Read More Who wants a go?
I’ve mentioned cheerleaders in a blog post before, but there will be people who can support you by saying little. These quiet supporters have your back even though you might not know, recognise, or even believe it. Knowing the nature of the support you have is essential if you want to get stuff done. The… Read More Supporters
I love how language evolves and changes, and learning of the gaps between the words we know and the words we learn. I learnt a new word last week – hiraeth. It’s a Welsh word and has no direct English translation but has been described as a blend of homesickness, nostalgia and longing. It was… Read More Hiraeth
I enjoy reading Paul Jocelyn‘s posts – he posts regularly and presents a different view of things learning and development related. I regularly find myself nodding along to what he’s written and his post ‘Why ‘Learning Transformation’ is a tiny, niche category’ was no different. Paul neatly identifies the common issue for many people in… Read More You’re not a transformer
Lost and Desperate 