How and why
Reading what’s going on in learning, it’s easy to be dragged into the how of what we do. More focus on the why would help sometimes.
Tag: learning strategy
Interdependence and modularity
Modularity Theory (also known as the Theory of Interdependence and Modularity) is a framework for explaining how different parts of a product’s architecture relate to one another and consequently affect metrics of production and adoption. Christensen Institute Pretty much every learning product, activity and intervention is interdependent; it only works as a part of a… Read More Interdependence and modularity
Explain this
The other day I was chatting with someone who doesn’t work in learning and realised I rarely explain in enough detail. I make assumptions people have a basic knowledge about what I’m talking about and they have started to work out what I mean already. Knowing the why matters but sometimes people need to know… Read More Explain this
How do you start?
I saw a post by Donald H Taylor on LinkedIn the other day where he invited comments on how a new learning leader might approach their role: You’re new in post as a head of L&D. Your boss gives you one week to submit a strategy and a detailed annual budget. What should you do?… Read More How do you start?
Strategic vision
If the strategic vision of your sponsors is to ‘do’ learning in a different way, that’s not a strategic vision. Inform your sponsors – learning is changing and a supply driven approach won’t work. A strategic vision of learning is more than delivery – it’s design, evaluation and purpose before you think about delivery.
Lost and Desperate 