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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.

Pause before dancing

There was a fascinating post from Seth Godin earlier this week. In it, he describes the options you have for using AI. The first is to walk away and make your work: “…more unpredictable, more human and more nuanced” The seconds is to dance with the tools, understand their rhythm and partner with them. I… Read More Pause before dancing

September 4, 2025September 1, 2025 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Redefining learning

An attempt today to find some humour in what we do. I’ve been jotting these down for years. If you recognise them, you’ve probably said them (or know someone who has). If one’s yours, claim it. All in fun. Also, please don’t take offence – these are just an attempt at levity! Asynchronous LearningA PowerPoint… Read More Redefining learning

September 3, 2025September 2, 2025 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

First day of school

It’s the first day of school for thousands of children across England and Wales today. For some, it’s the first day at a new school. They’ll get information on timetables, locations, people, and events. They’ll be given rules, expectations, requirements, and standards. And not a single elearning module in sight.

September 2, 2025September 1, 2025 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Real collaboration is rare

I have to repeat this – I first raised it about a year ago. Stop saying COLLABORATION when you mean COOPERATION or COORDINATION. They’re not the same thing. COLLABORATION is creating, building, and sharing towards a SHARED GOAL.Same outcomes. Same measures. Same wins and losses. That’s rare. Most of the time you’re not collaborating.You’re cooperating.… Read More Real collaboration is rare

September 1, 2025August 28, 2025 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

The new learning market

I was looking back through my posts and found a draft from 2021 that I never published. Probably because it didn’t feel relevant at the time. I’ve looked through it and this is the 2025 version. I’ve been watching the learning market shift for a LONG time now. The biggest most recent change is fragmentation.… Read More The new learning market

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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