What grind my gears – experts

Another in the series where I have a moan and rant about things that annoy me. This time, expert advice. (Yes, I do understand the irony that people call me an expert and yes, I probably do/have done this in the past.) The ‘simple ways to…’ articles. If you’re writing these, you’re not an expert.… Read More What grind my gears – experts

What grinds my gears – webinars

The other day I saw this tweet from Jeff Wren: So here’s another in the series where I vent. Attendees – they’re not an audience for your presentation, so don’t teat them as passive observers. That means talking WITH, not TO them. Hearing a 10 minute lecture is dull. I don’t care if you think… Read More What grinds my gears – webinars

What Grinds My Gears – LinkedIn

Another in the occasional series where I rant a bit about things that infuriate, frustrate, and annoy me. This time, it’s the work-oriented social platform, LinkedIn. Polls – LinkedIn polls where you choose like, love, are curious or insightful. Why? They’re of no use, have no rigour, and are most likely used to harvest your… Read More What Grinds My Gears – LinkedIn

What grinds my gears – learning styles

Another one where I have a little rant. This one was prompted by a post I saw on LinkedIn. Learning. Styles. Are. Not. A. Thing. Learning. Styles. Are. Not. A. Thing. Learning. Styles. Are. Not. A. Thing. Learning. Styles. Are. Not. A. Thing. Learning. Styles. Are. Not. A. Thing. Learning. Styles. Are. Not. A. Thing.… Read More What grinds my gears – learning styles

What grinds my gears – stock photos

Another in the occasional series where I have a little moan. This one was prompted by looking at a presentation and it hit pretty much every one of these tropes. The smiles. Big beaming, white teeth. Everyone smiling at everyone. Someone help me please. 4 people sitting round a laptop, one of them pointing. It.… Read More What grinds my gears – stock photos