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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.

Noise cancelling

I was given a pair of noise cancelling headphones for my birthday and they’re amazing technology. They make music sound richer and fuller. External noise doesn’t get in at all, meaning I can get lost in my own little world. They’ve different features that focus the sound into my preference – concert hall, intimate studio,… Read More Noise cancelling

January 27, 2021January 26, 2021 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

The cost of deciding

With the trend for mini, micro and even nano learning (!), the time taken deciding what learning to do next might be longer than the learning itself. Helping people to know what, when and how to learn is what the new learning professional will be recognised for. Save people’s time and they’ll reward you for… Read More The cost of deciding

January 26, 2021January 21, 2021 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Field of vision

As part of the ongoing follow up care for my eye, I have regular tests. One of them is a field of vision test. One eye is covered and my head placed inside a half sphere where small flashes of light appear and I have to record when I see them. My bad eye struggles;… Read More Field of vision

January 25, 2021January 21, 2021 andrewjacobslnd1 Comment

What grinds my gears – email

Another in the occasional series where letting it out is better than keeping it in. Don’t reply all. Please. Ever. If you CC me into an e-mail I’ll assume it’s for information only and manage it as such. If you’re out of office, be out of office and don’t start replying to email. If you’re… Read More What grinds my gears – email

January 22, 2021January 20, 2021 andrewjacobslnd2 Comments

Facilitate

I hear from facilitators how they feel hamstrung by having to do everything online. If they were great facilitators they’d realise they have to facilitate resources and connection not just content.

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 andrewjacobslnd1 Comment

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