Another in the occasional series when I have a vent. This one feels especially relevant during the lockdown. You might have Zoom, Hangouts, or Skype, and they might be brilliant, but lots of people can’t use them. Make sure you have a dial-in option for people who can’t use your platform. Don’t promise to send… Read More What grinds my gears – video calls
Another in the series when I have a little vent. Just because you have a book on one topic about working from home, doesn’t make you an expert on ALL topics about working from home. I’m pleased your home office is set up well with a lock on the door, DSE compliant screens and a… Read More What grinds my gears – home working experts
Another in the occasional series where I vent a little. Read your policy; does it really describe what you want to happen? Data is there to help. Use it. Read your policy; is it just there to stop stuff happening? Managers manage – HR supports. If someone is underperforming support the manager to manage. Read… Read More What grinds my gears – HR
Another in the occasional series where I have a bit of a rant… Millennials: They’re so needy – wanting the same things that other people do They don’t respect traditional hierarchies – just like other people They place a high value on autonomy – like most people They prefer learning by doing – just the… Read More What grinds my gears – Millennials
Another in the irregular series of things which make me vent. I’m missing the Learning Technologies Summer Forum today so, if you’re there, some may seem familiar*. Swag. So much swag. And plastic. Single use plastic. And unrecyclable paper brochures. And totes. Totes totes. Gimmicks make you look gimmicky. If you’re using gimmicks to get… Read More What grinds my gears – conferences and exhibitions
Lost and Desperate 