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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.

Happy Valentine’s?

Apparently, today is a day when just under half of the population spend money on their Valentine and 25 MILLION cards will be sent. That’s an awful lot of paper being used to send anonymous messages to someone who may not appreciate it.

February 14, 2019February 11, 2019 andrewjacobslnd2 Comments

Blogging

This is to the person who is thinking about blogging. It’s for the person who has lots to say but isn’t confident in saying it. It’s written for the person who is worried about what other people might think. Just do it.

February 13, 2019February 11, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Production

You can produce tip sheets. You can write articles. You can film videos You can record podcasts They’re all valid in their own way and have their own pros and cons. Be careful about being too invested in one channel though. People shouldn’t necessarily remember the channel; remembering the learning they’re meant to get from… Read More Production

February 12, 2019February 11, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

What standard?

If I’m better tomorrow than I am today my performance will have improved in relative terms. If my performance is still below the expectations of the business, it’s not improved in absolute terms. Knowing whether to measure to absolute or relative standards is important. Your business is likely to want absolutes; if you can only… Read More What standard?

February 11, 2019February 9, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Take your pill

Prescription is easy. Do this and that and problem solved. Description is harder, takes time and the end result might not be what you planned. Diagnosis of symptoms leads to prescription. Understanding needs leads to description.

February 8, 2019February 7, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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