Remember the old joke about 3 blind men describing an elephant? One man, holding the tail, describes it entirely differently than another man who is touching its truck, which is yet again different from the man touching its tusk. Perspective. It can be a potential killer. Limited perspective … [Read more...] about The blind leading the blind … literally
10 tips for trainers part two: avoiding hairy, naked guys
This is part two of 10 tips for trainers. See part one here. It's my gift to you the day after my birthday. I figured as I don't have to wait until Christmas to open gifts why should you. 6. Avoid the hairy, naked guy; part A when we're stressed our brains aren't primed for objective … [Read more...] about 10 tips for trainers part two: avoiding hairy, naked guys
10 tips for trainers part one: bumblebee butts & booty
It's my birthday tomorrow and as tomorrow's not a usual day for posting I thought I'd give you a gift today. Ever since I hit the earth some 4+ decades ago I've not had to wait for Christmas to open gifts so I thought I'd share the bounty with you, my dear blog reader, with you. Thanks for your … [Read more...] about 10 tips for trainers part one: bumblebee butts & booty
Are you ‘Educating for a Change?’
Educating for a change is one of my all time favourite books. It’s a lovely blend of: 1. Explaining what popular education is and why it’s important 2. Example activities that you can use to effect change As a learning and development specialist do you know what your pedagogy is? Pedagogy … [Read more...] about Are you ‘Educating for a Change?’
How you get kids to wash their hands can tell you a lot about effecting change
Washing hands prevents sickness, prevents spreading disease. Washing your hands properly can reduce your chances of death, yes death, by up to 35%. Nothing new there. Smoking kills. The World Health Organization says that 4.2 million people died prematurely in 2000 from smoking. Smoking stinks, … [Read more...] about How you get kids to wash their hands can tell you a lot about effecting change
Learning about change & the power of music to rock the world from United Nations 'Messenger of Truth' Sara Mitaru©
Imagine being able to write “Messenger of Truth” as a job title on your CV. That’s what the incomparable Sara Mitaru can claim. What exactly is a messenger of truth? The United Nation’s Messengers of Truth (MOT) Project has 3 major objectives: to inform youth living in slums and inner cities … [Read more...] about Learning about change & the power of music to rock the world from United Nations 'Messenger of Truth' Sara Mitaru©
What's your theory of change? Evolution or Revolution?
Ever wondered what your theory of change is? How do you believe change happens? If you're a learning and development specialist then you're out to change - change minds, expand learning, influence behaviour. Face it, you're a changemaker. One way to look at change is on a continuum with evolution … [Read more...] about What's your theory of change? Evolution or Revolution?
10 ways how to wrap a training (and a cat)
It's the end of the week and all good things must come to an end, especially trainings. The primacy and recency effect in training tells us that participants tend to remember what happens first and last, hence the need for a good ending. How do you end your trainings? Here's a checklist of things … [Read more...] about 10 ways how to wrap a training (and a cat)
I'm listening … to you
It's been just over a year since my first blog post (My first African nocturnal visitor) and I thought I'd offer an ear up to hear your thoughts about my blog. What do you like? Not like? Want more of? Want less of? I invite you to take 5 minutes (or less) for 5 questions and fill in the … [Read more...] about I'm listening … to you
Ingunn Aursunes's views on seeing clearly
Ingunn Aursunes of Quantum Leap Consulting in Norway, talks about how to see clearly in the clip I interviewed her for below. She speaks eloquently about 'listening for other things than what our ears can capture.' Sounds like a smart Heart Life Lens® to me. … [Read more...] about Ingunn Aursunes's views on seeing clearly
Not paying attention as a trainer can make you take an unwanted bath
I once took a university course, early Friday mornings at 8:30 am, with only 3 others in the class. There was another painful aspect to it other than the early hour. The professor lectured from notes so old they were yellowed. Plus his monotonous tone matched the static nature of his … [Read more...] about Not paying attention as a trainer can make you take an unwanted bath
The view from Dolores Umbridge (Harry Potter) on a bad, very bad day
The word's aflutter with the release of the new Harry Potter movie, which made my kids take the opportunity to watch a previous version, specifically the Order of the Phoenix. We were all snuggled up in bed watching when it occurred to me that the character Dolores Umbridge is a great example … [Read more...] about The view from Dolores Umbridge (Harry Potter) on a bad, very bad day
