It doesn't get much better than this in terms of respecting diversity & cross-cultural education. The view from our individual eyeballs is skewed. We see what we want to see, which influences our thoughts, feelings & behaviours. To be thoroughly, completely welcomed & accepted is to … [Read more...] about Diversity & cross-cultural education wrapped up in a sign
7 things Learning & Development professionals can learn from HubSpot's Chief Marketing Officer, Mike Volpe
This article was originally published in our free, monthly online newsletter. Read the entire newsletter here & get free resources {both serious & tongue in cheek} or download a hard copy of the article. Not already receiving our free monthly newsletters? Whatsamatter you? Sign up … [Read more...] about 7 things Learning & Development professionals can learn from HubSpot's Chief Marketing Officer, Mike Volpe
The culprit in plain view – imagine a world where we couldn't hide who we are.
Sometimes conflict or misunderstanding happens because we pretend to be something we're not, we posture, we hide how we feel or what we think. And then there are times when it's obvious who and what we are. Ain't no messing about. Can't be hid for trying. Who we are is in plain view. Plain … [Read more...] about The culprit in plain view – imagine a world where we couldn't hide who we are.
Training & development learning well November blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply peruse & click what's below. Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of November. Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well November blog post round up
Talking snakes tell us loads about perspective & our worldview
I love this Speedbump comic because it so elegantly points out how one person's perspective can seem 'normal, natural and right' and yet that very same perspective can seem 'abnormal, unnatural and wrong' to someone else. Like religion. Like politics. Like Life Lenses®. To a carrot Life Lens®, … [Read more...] about Talking snakes tell us loads about perspective & our worldview
'Failure to Communicate: How to avoid the misguided 'take it, take it, have a cow' conflict resolution strategy
‘Handling a hard conversation well is like performing CPR. When we need to do it, we are upset, the other person isn’t helping & we’re unsure of the outcome.’ This article was originally published in our free, monthly online newsletter. Read the entire newsletter here & get free … [Read more...] about 'Failure to Communicate: How to avoid the misguided 'take it, take it, have a cow' conflict resolution strategy
The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see (Alexandra Trenfor)
What do you think? Is this what good teachers do? Do we, as learning & development folk, show or do we create space for exploration? Do we demonstrate or do we encourage experimentation? Do we tell or do we guide participants to their own learning? Food for thought. Let me know what you … [Read more...] about The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see (Alexandra Trenfor)
People who say they sleep like a baby don't have one
I passed this sign driving out to visit my brother & nephew a while back. I laughed so hard, I turned around, drove back & took a picture. Perspective - it's a tricky thing.  We think our worldview is shared by everyone. We unconsciously assume everyone looks at the world through the … [Read more...] about People who say they sleep like a baby don't have one
Social Media Strategies Summit Unwrapped – 6 resources from the London conference
I just got back from doing a plenary at the Social Media Strategies Summit in London - it was a blue sky, brainstorm balanced with a down & detailed account of how to enhance social media skills. Allow me to uncover & unwrap the highlights for you: Yasmin Joomraty from Warner Brothers … [Read more...] about Social Media Strategies Summit Unwrapped – 6 resources from the London conference
Intuition's gift and downfall
'The inner voice is at once our greatest danger and an indispensable help.' Carl Jung (1875-1961), Swiss psychiatrist Heart Life Lenses® heed the call of their inner voice, their intuition - they listen to it loud and proud. It's an internal guidance system, an early warning, a leap beyond … [Read more...] about Intuition's gift and downfall
From Bureaucrats to Bandwidth, a Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of a United Nations Social Media Strategy
I'm headed to the Social Media Strategies Summit in London to present From Bureaucrats to Bandwidth, a Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of a United Nations Social Media Strategy with my lovely colleague Mohamed El Sioufi. By the time you're reading this I'll have just about touched down. I'll … [Read more...] about From Bureaucrats to Bandwidth, a Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of a United Nations Social Media Strategy
A creative kid's take on a mouth – a cool perspective
My kid loves to draw. He'll often pick up a pencil & sketch. As a result I find all sorts of interesting drawings around the house. Like the one above. I love how he made a mouth out of nothing. Literally. He ripped the paper to make the figure's mouth. He's got a knack for finding a new … [Read more...] about A creative kid's take on a mouth – a cool perspective
