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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.

Timeout

So much noise. I’ve been on Twitter for 8 years but decided, after I flew back to the UK on Monday, to stay off Twitter for a few days. My incredibly wise partner suggested that it might be sensible; I was online during the holiday and appreciated the connection with my community while I was… Read More Timeout

August 30, 2019August 29, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Learning IS the work

One benefit of my eye problems has been seeing how many people are constantly learning. Part of the aftercare includes clinic visits where I have a range of processes undertaken from paperwork to eye scans and pressure tests. At almost every visit they’re have been people sitting with their colleagues, reflecting on the activity undertaken,… Read More Learning IS the work

August 29, 2019August 28, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Write it down

The idea. The plan. The inspiration. The thought. The apology. The explanation. The schedule. The process. The thanks.

August 28, 2019August 27, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Want or need

Something which stood out on my holiday was the behaviour of some people at dinner. My Dad was strict about food – if you put it on your plate, you ate it. This is why I don’t drink coffee; after asking for one when I was small I was forced to drink it. In the… Read More Want or need

August 27, 2019August 26, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Just a reminder

If you want to connect with me on LinkedIn, tell me why. If you just send a request in the expectation I’ll accept, you’ll be disappointed. I get dozens of connection requests every week and accept almost none of them because there is no reason why. If it’s to sell me stuff, you need to… Read More Just a reminder

August 26, 2019August 23, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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