Can you?
I always find the choice of language interesting in our work. Can you implies it’s about ability, whereas will you suggests it’s attitudinal. Can you do the mandatory elearning?Yes Will you do the mandatory elearning?No
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.
Lateness
I hate lateness.Hate is a strong word and emotion but that’s how it feels. When a time is agreed, keeping someone waiting is, to me, a form of disrespect. And yet…today’s post is late. I could list the reasons: work, travel, tiredness, forgetfulness. But that’s not the point. The truth is, I made a commitment… Read More Lateness
Strategic thinking
I was thinking about strategic thinking. Strategically. Specifically about coaching people and how they need to think about their strategic activity. The fun part for me is working things out for my business. This SHOULD be what other people are focusing on. Instead, they’ll often want a plug and play strategy which doesn’t understand the… Read More Strategic thinking
Innovation is flawed
I was re-reading an old post from the Christensen Institute the other day. Reflecting on how innovation was trapped in an echo chamber, I started wondering if the same could be said of workplace learning in today. Back in 2019, siloed information in US schools highlighted three major challenges for workplace learning innovation. I reckon… Read More Innovation is flawed
Unlikely lead
Someone got in touch with me the other day and asked the following question. Have you been to or thought about going to a mens only mastermind / meet up? If you know literally ANYTHING about me, this is possibly the most off-target cold lead I’ve ever had. What would be the worst cold outreach… Read More Unlikely lead
Lost and Desperate 