Seth Godin wrote yesterday that acceleration is felt, velocity is ignored. That line hits hard for workplace learning. Most people don’t notice the steady rhythm of skills they already have. That’s just the background hum of work. What they feel is the jolt; the sudden new platform, the restructure, the shift in expectations. Too often,… Read More Cruise control
One of the most interesting things in my work is the how many times I hear: “That’s not how we do things here“ A small phrase that carries a lot of weight; culture in five words. The invisible handbrake which kills new ideas before they take a breath. It explains why: People rarely fear change… Read More Culture in five words
With technology moving at such pace, the idea that we should only use content, resources, and knowledge from our own locality feels ridiculous. Books might take months or years to be translated. By the time they reach a new market, the conversation has already moved on. Meanwhile, podcasts, videos, and posts are available instantly. Thinking… Read More Able to use anything
We talk a lot in learning about what works. Yesterday I posted about how the Podcast Learning Festival supports new approaches to learning and knowledge management. Someone quite rightly asked, “Where’s the evidence?” Good question. There are plenty of studies that explore how audio, conversation, and narrative shape memory and transfer. And I’m always up… Read More Making a statement
I was looking at the results of the top 100 tools survey which Jane Hart produced last week. Shared widely, the analysis I’ve seen sems to suggest it’s a bit of a ‘dull’ year because there hasn’t been much movement. A few ups and downs but a pretty steady top 10. A few thoughts: Learning… Read More No change means big change
Lost and Desperate 