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Lost and Desperate

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

Talk is cheap

I spent a brilliant evening with my son at the O2 last weekend for a Chemical Brothers gig. As much as we enjoyed the gig, the rituals of attending including pre and post refreshments, and travel to and from the venue are built into our relationship. I took him to his first gig about 20… Read More Talk is cheap

November 7, 2023November 6, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

A better way

Is there a better way for corporate learning buyers and vendors to do business? Martin Couzins I saw a post on LinkedIn the other day by Martin Couzins and, after a few days’ reflection, have a few thoughts. Customer EducationI’m not entirely sure that people in learning and development know what they want to buy.… Read More A better way

November 6, 2023November 4, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Explaining evaluation

I’ve been discussing evaluation for a while now. From identifying why we need principles to support our evaluation strategy, to potential metrics and places to collect performance data. One thing I realised I hadn’t gone into detail was the reasons why we need to offer up and report different interactions with learning and performance outcomes.… Read More Explaining evaluation

November 3, 2023November 2, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow

I saw this in a report out this week: Nearly half of college students are using AI tools this fall, but fewer than a quarter (22 percent) of faculty members use them. Students Outrunning Faculty in AI Use Simple question – how many of your employees are using AI tools? More difficult question – how do… Read More Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow

November 2, 2023October 31, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Barriers to entry

I spent years learning the ‘craft’ of designing learning support. I’ve worked through acetates, whiteboards, flipcharts, into slide design, elearning and pretty much everything in-between and since. There are now tools available where users can plug in reams of stuff and get out quizzes, abridged text, audio, cartoons, and a range of different media. The… Read More Barriers to entry

November 1, 2023October 31, 2023 andrewjacobslnd1 Comment

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