I’ve mentioned cheerleaders in a blog post before, but there will be people who can support you by saying little. These quiet supporters have your back even though you might not know, recognise, or even believe it. Knowing the nature of the support you have is essential if you want to get stuff done. The… Read More Supporters
I love how language evolves and changes, and learning of the gaps between the words we know and the words we learn. I learnt a new word last week – hiraeth. It’s a Welsh word and has no direct English translation but has been described as a blend of homesickness, nostalgia and longing. It was… Read More Hiraeth
I enjoy reading Paul Jocelyn‘s posts – he posts regularly and presents a different view of things learning and development related. I regularly find myself nodding along to what he’s written and his post ‘Why ‘Learning Transformation’ is a tiny, niche category’ was no different. Paul neatly identifies the common issue for many people in… Read More You’re not a transformer
I’m really lucky to have lots of connections who help me out. In the last couple of weeks, I’ve spoken with a dozen people who have wanted support and have given support. I love the fact people notice me for my connections. Being able to know who and where to turn is incredibly helpful. This… Read More Wanna Hangout?
The language we use is powerful, subtle, and nuanced. We rely on patterns of language and fall into habits in the phrases we use. Maybe we ought to review some of the phrases we commonly hear in learning and development:. Instead of learning programme, why not use learning support? Instead of mandatory learning, why not… Read More Instead of
Lost and Desperate 