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Lost and Desperate

Random ramblings that might, or might not, relate to training, learning, development, and management

Category: Learning

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

Then there were lights…

I was at the Canary Wharf light show the other day and one of the pieces physically took my breath away. Strings of lights were hanging down and pulsing at different frequencies and colours. It took a few moments to start and when it did there was a truly collective sense of community and (dare… Read More Then there were lights…

January 31, 2019January 30, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Sorry about that

Sorry you can’t read the slides at the back. Sorry you have to get a pass mark on this test. Sorry you have to do this dated elearning. Sorry you have to do this mandatory training course. Sorry you have to log in onto this website again. Sorry you can’t do this in your own… Read More Sorry about that

January 29, 2019January 28, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Amateur or professional?

The professional at work measures their own performance. They test to understand how they work within our systems and processes. If they fail, they work out why and how to improve next time. Your learning offer needs to be professional to support that worker; they’re the person who’ll be the boss in a few years and… Read More Amateur or professional?

January 28, 2019January 25, 2019 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

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