Most L&D strategies fail before they start.Not because they’re bad.Because they were never yours in the first place. You can’t outsource the thinking that makes your organisation work. Yet in L&D, that’s often exactly what happens. A consultant delivers a slide deck, some borrowed language, and you’re left wondering if it was worth it. I’ve… Read More Building Strategy That Works in Your Context
People are fed up of hot takes! In a world where we’re speeding up how fast we shove information in front of people, it’s understandable that we’re drawn to the quick fix or simple headline. But hot takes aren’t the answer. They’re often a shortcut and an oversimplified version of what’s really needed. They’re hot… Read More Hot take!
It’s been hot in the UK this summer – we’re on our third heatwave and I’ve lost count of how many ice cubes I’ve gone through. I’ve got two options: ▪️ Buy a bag of ice. Quick, convenient, works immediately…but expensive and disposable.▪️ Use the large silicone moulds I have at home. Slower and takes… Read More Add ice
I always find the choice of language interesting in our work. Can you implies it’s about ability, whereas will you suggests it’s attitudinal. Can you do the mandatory elearning?Yes Will you do the mandatory elearning?No
People have called me a learning strategist because I get the freedom to do heavy thinking – critical and creative – about learning strategy. It’s a privileged position to get to spend time just thinking and it is – although some people would disagree – hard work! Strategic thinking isn’t just wool-gathering; it’s wrestling with… Read More Leading through strategy