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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.

Disappointing hand dryer

I had a really disappointing experience with a hand dryer this week. The sign in the back of the door said: Now wash your hands The sink was clean enough and the tap was the push type. I tried the soap dispenser and a dribble of chemical ooze came out.  Another 4 or 5 pumps… Read More Disappointing hand dryer

February 7, 2019February 6, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Skills gaps

We regularly talk about skills gaps in learning. It’s generally defined as the gap between the expected performance and the current activity. How many of us think of the gap as a defecit of the individual? That’s been the traditional L&D view. What about if the gap is the reversed and the current performance is… Read More Skills gaps

February 6, 2019February 4, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Luggage

I remember running face to face sessions a few years ago and asking people to leave their luggage at the door so we could concentrate on the content. How wrong does that feel now? People should be bringing their luggage into the room and airing it so others are able to understand the context of… Read More Luggage

February 5, 2019February 4, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

If a tree falls in a forest…

and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Similarly, if someone learns how to do something at work and it’s not recorded on the L&D LMS, is it learning?

February 4, 2019February 2, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Copy and paste

There’s a saying about imitation being the sincerest form of flattery. There’s another phrase about stealing with pride. In both cases attribution is essential. People need to know where you get your ideas and concepts from. It proves your integrity and it’s just plain wrong not to reference who you’re inspired by. Learn about copyright.… Read More Copy and paste

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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