Learning objectives
People have reasons to be there, not learning objectives. Give them a reason to want to be there, not a list of items you can tick off to prove the learning function ‘did something’.
Temptation
That extra slice of cake. The 10 minutes more in bed. The next in the series of a binge-watch. The next chapter. The new outfit. The new bit of tech. A swift one at the end of the day. Do people get tempted by your learning support? And if not, why not?
What are you listening to?
In my top 10 tools of learning for this year I added Pocket Cast as the app I use for podcast listening. I listen to podcasts all the time now; when I’m running, when I’m travelling, at lunch at work, at home when it’s quiet. The podcast app I use doesn’t really matter – what… Read More What are you listening to?
Exchange rates
Respect and trust are different currencies. If you want to be respected, you have to trust. If you want to be trusted, a transfer of respect is required. Each has its own value based on how you’ve transacted previously and how others value them. If you want people to trust you, it is entirely on… Read More Exchange rates
Heavy thinking
Who does your heavy thinking? If it isn’t you, you can’t assume someone else is. If you assume it’s your boss, how do you know they don’t assume you do? If your team don’t, how are you creating space for them to reflect on the current and relevant theory which impacts their work? If your… Read More Heavy thinking
Lost and Desperate 