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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.

Get out of the way

Sometimes it’s not about you. In fact, most times it’s not about you. See who’s saying what needs to be said and promote their views. Good leadership isn’t saying what needs to be done, but promoting the work of the people whose voices are already saying it and just need to be heard.

November 1, 2021October 28, 2021 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Not just a number

I’m not up for being labelled and would push back if I was to be identified by a bit of data or a number. If I can choose the number I am, I’ll be the meaning of pi please, 3.1415926535…

October 29, 2021October 25, 2021 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Destination: work

I was speaking with someone last week about how empty it still was in the middle of London. People still haven’t returned to work and, if offered the opportunity to work remotely, have no desire to return to the office full time or permanently. The person I spoke with commented on how much busier the… Read More Destination: work

October 28, 2021October 20, 2021 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

What Grinds My Gears – LinkedIn

Another in the occasional series where I rant a bit about things that infuriate, frustrate, and annoy me. This time, it’s the work-oriented social platform, LinkedIn. Polls – LinkedIn polls where you choose like, love, are curious or insightful. Why? They’re of no use, have no rigour, and are most likely used to harvest your… Read More What Grinds My Gears – LinkedIn

October 27, 2021October 26, 2021 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Blog creativity strategy

Someone asked me the other day about my blog strategy, and, as mentioned before, I don’t have a strategy. I saw this quote recently: “Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into… Read More Blog creativity strategy

October 26, 2021October 18, 2021 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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