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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.

Skills, first

Here’s a question to start with: What is a Skills-First Organisation? The reason for asking is that, with the fascination with reskilling and upskilling and a focus on skills in the workplace, I’ve not seen a really useful explanation for what this means. It appears to be – in some cases – simply as a… Read More Skills, first

September 26, 2024September 25, 2024 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

100 up

We are approaching the 100th episode of the Women Talking About Learning Podcast in a few weeks and we thought we’d do something a bit different. We’d love to hear from the listeners of the podcast. What is it that has piqued your interest? What has been your favourite episode and why? Who has inspired… Read More 100 up

September 25, 2024September 23, 2024 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Hacking away

I collect new stories and content through a RSS aggregator and have a specific search term, “hack”. I get about 25 stories a week about hacks. These range from white hat attacks on systems, to cleaning and household tips, to leadership approaches and personal habits. I have a bit of a problem with the word… Read More Hacking away

September 24, 2024September 23, 2024 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Swipe to Learn

I was out last week at a football match and, as I got to the bus stop, realised I’d left my wallet at home. I got on the bus using my mobile to pay. I got a drink using my mobile to pay. I got on the tube, again using my mobile to pay. I… Read More Swipe to Learn

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Ahead of the curve

The Fosway Group put out a series of papers last week as part of their Digital Learning Realities series. Now in its 10th year, the research explores how L&D teams rise to the challenge of a fast-changing business environment and tech landscape. I would strongly recommend you read through them to get a sense of… Read More Ahead of the curve

September 20, 2024September 19, 2024 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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