What Grinds My Gears – HR Metrics

Another in the occasional series where I have a mild but sustained moan about things in our world that should know better. This one has been building for a while but was prompted by an email this week as “one of the most important HR metrics you need to track. Calling a test score a… Read More What Grinds My Gears – HR Metrics

What grinds my gears – legends

Another in the occasional series where I poke at the things which wind me up in L&D, HR, and work. This time, it’s legends. Legends are the stories which contain a kernel of truth but become the rules which we have to follow. As before, these are just a gentle dig and I know I’ve… Read More What grinds my gears – legends

What grinds my gears – learning technology implementation

Another in the series where I let some steam off. LnD people – focus on the L, not the T. The T should support the L – not the other way round. Too many learning people get this upside down. Your people need to know how to read the data which the technology is going… Read More What grinds my gears – learning technology implementation

What grinds my gears – home working experts

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

What grinds my gears – conferences and exhibitions

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