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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.

Things left behind

In March 2020 I left an office for the last time. I didn’t know then it was the last time but with the Covid lockdown, end of my contract and the change of building letting arrangements, I’ll never be going back. In a locker on one of the many floors there is a mug, some… Read More Things left behind

August 10, 2022August 9, 2022 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

What makes a good blog post?

“When you hit a wrong note, it’s the next note that makes it good or bad.” Miles Davis If there is such a thing as a good blog post, a good learning experience, a good podcast or a good meeting, whether it’s good or bad is relative. You’re only as good as the last thing… Read More What makes a good blog post?

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Impulse shopping

Some of the cravings we hope to satisfy when we shop might include: Comfort / feeling loved Health / wellness Excitement / joy / fun A beautiful life / serenity A feeling that we’re cool / strong / sexy A feeling of control / being on top of things Stylishness Adventure / outdoorsiness Minimalism /… Read More Impulse shopping

August 8, 2022August 4, 2022 andrewjacobslnd1 Comment

Real problems require real support

I posted on Tuesday about how fewer than 20% of L&D pros believed they were very effective at upskilling and reskilling, onboarding, or business change. It inspired lots of comment on LinkedIn, especially about what makes ‘very effective’. One position put forward was that we might believe we are effective at what we do; we… Read More Real problems require real support

August 5, 2022August 4, 2022 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Influence

I saw a tweet last week where a social media influencer reported that another social media influencer had stopped following a rapper on Twitter. The problem for me was I didn’t know who either of the social media influencers were or who the rapper was. You can call yourself an influencer but a) if people… Read More Influence

August 4, 2022July 28, 2022 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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