My Learning Tools for 2012 – 2

Following my last post, I’ve summarised the remaining 5 tools for learning and why I use them. Google Reader I heard something a bit scary a while ago; that people who work in L&D keep up to speed with current thinking by going to meetings and waiting for CIPD survey results.  I actucally found an… Read More My Learning Tools for 2012 – 2

How do you know all this ‘stuff’?

There was a time, not all that long ago when I used to love being asked that question. I used to believe my role was to tell people what they wanted to know and loved nothing more than swanning round the front of a training room, proudly displaying my knowledge like a peacock’s fan.  I saw a… Read More How do you know all this ‘stuff’?

5 blog posts worth reading

I was going through my Evernote inbox over the weekend and realised that I’d clipped a ton of pieces that needed looking at.  Luckily I had some time yesterday evening and reckon these are worth a look: 9 Characteristics Of 21st Century Learning Interesting piece by TeachThought that looks at the characteristics from an education… Read More 5 blog posts worth reading

Money’s too tight to mention

So, who has budget to spare to spend on training?  Come on, a show of hands is all I need. Thought not.  It’s a real challenge at the moment to get value from L&D interventions.  I mentioned this a while ago when I posted about time management training and the challenges in supporting manager inspired… Read More Money’s too tight to mention

Hi, I’d like a training course please…

Firstly, an apology for no Sunday post last week; I was laid very low with an ear and a throat infection.  So, I probably owe a couple of posts this week and this first one was inspired by a great post by Janet Harkin that looked at how to work with graphic designers. Janet highlights 10… Read More Hi, I’d like a training course please…