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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.

Take ownership

I always balk slightly when I read and hear about organisations saying that their employees can now ‘take ownership’ of their learning. Ownership should mean accountability; what it more frequently means is responsibility. You can choose what to learn – as long as it’s from within this catalogue. You can choose when to learn –… Read More Take ownership

July 2, 2021July 1, 2021 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Top 10 Tools for Learning 2021

Every year for the last 14, Jane Hart has published her top 100 tools for learning. With the proliferation of tools, this has expanded over the last few years and is now the top 200 tools for learning. Anyone can contribute and I strongly suggest you do to get an understanding of the digital tools… Read More Top 10 Tools for Learning 2021

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 andrewjacobslnd5 Comments

A little book

One of the benefits of writing regularly is that you get into the habit of getting your thoughts into some form of order. That means when someone comes to you and asks you to write a book, you’re more prepared. That’s what I thought anyway when I was asked by the Charity Learning Consortium to… Read More A little book

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 andrewjacobslnd1 Comment

Content is king,

context is kingdom. Both are meaningless if you don’t understand the intent. Exactly why are you creating or curating? If it’s to have ‘done something’ you’re doing it wrong. If it’s to collect data of haveing ‘done something’ you’re doing it wrong. Capturing the data is important but knowing the purpose behind the actions that… Read More Content is king,

June 29, 2021June 27, 2021 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Speed of delivery

Globally, more people now have done online shopping than ever before. They have found a comfort that is not going to change. The expectation now is on speed of delivery. Sharen Jester Turney, ex-Victoria’s Secret If you market your learning like a product, be prepared to chase hard. Others who have quicker delivery systems and… Read More Speed of delivery

June 28, 2021June 24, 2021 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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