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Lost and Desperate

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

A new button

There’s a new button being added to your systems. It’ll save people a ton of work but they need to know when to use it. Do you: a) create a gif of a half dozen screen shots, annotate them and loop it so it shows what to do and when in the process, or b)… Read More A new button

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 andrewjacobslnd1 Comment

Are you useful?

In the film Marathon Man, Dustin Hoffman is continuously asked by Laurence Olivier ‘is it safe’? Hoffman’s character, not knowing the context and fearful of some especially painful torture is panicked, and responds with a range of answers from it being very safe, to extremely dangerous. Asking the question without any context makes any answer… Read More Are you useful?

February 15, 2023February 13, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Where did all the key changes go?

I was reading an article about how modern music features fewer key changes than 40, 30 , or even 10 years ago. Since 2010 only one number 1 in the US has featured a key change. Key changes are included in music to add interest, denote a change of feeling or mood, and to surprise… Read More Where did all the key changes go?

February 14, 2023February 13, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

System knowledge

All knowledge is temporary Karl Popper So, it seems are some systems. Does anyone remember Prezi? Prezi is a visual storytelling software which, for about 4 years, was really popular. You couldn’t help to wander into places where every presentation was using it. I was never a fan though – it made me feel seasick… Read More System knowledge

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 andrewjacobslndLeave a comment

Speak to the title

I did a recording thing with Russell Sweep the other day which you might want to listen to. One of the things I suggest is essential as a speaker is making sure your content as a speaker is a clear follow on from the title. I hate being sucked into a session and then finding… Read More Speak to the title

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 andrewjacobslnd1 Comment

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