This picture came to me via Sally Khallash, a Futurist, with the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies. I laughed when I saw it and then thought about how some things about training & development should be equally obvious. We, as learning specialists, should be setting a sumptuous … [Read more...] about If you hit this sign you'll hit this bridge; self-evident T&D musings
World famous mountain climber Catherine Destivelle celebrates carrots AND mountains
Can you imagine dangling from a few thousand meters up a mountain, alone, in the middle of winter? Catherine Destivelle can. She's one of the "most adventurous and exciting female climbers in the world today." When I saw her speak at the W.I.N. conference in Paris I was struck by how her laser … [Read more...] about World famous mountain climber Catherine Destivelle celebrates carrots AND mountains
Do you recognize this sound? It's the sound of change
Ahh the sound of change. A similar clip was played by Graeme Codrington of tomorrowtoday.uk.com at the recent W.I.N. conference in Paris. While he was playing the clip his 11 year old daughter walked into the room and asked what it was. I can guarantee you that my 9 and 13 year old kids wouldn't … [Read more...] about Do you recognize this sound? It's the sound of change
When it comes to life (& that includes training) expect the unexpected
Linking learning with selling raffle tickets
This summer, as I've done for the past some 30 years, I volunteered at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival on the media committee. I get my hit of music from the world over and I get to give back, make a contribution. I also get to meet interesting characters, like Louise, a fellow volunteer, … [Read more...] about Linking learning with selling raffle tickets
Amsterdam driving lessons include what to do if you find yourself underwater
Ever found yourself underwater in your car? No? Me neither. However as all good training and development specialists know, learning is deeply dependent upon context. And so it is with learning to drive in Amsterdam. Recently I found myself around and about in Amsterdam, meeting with a wonderful … [Read more...] about Amsterdam driving lessons include what to do if you find yourself underwater
The creme de la creme of learning
I've just returned from a whirlwind trip around Europe, speaking at the WIN conference in Paris, launching Life Lenses®, visiting old friends and meeting new ones. I spent one weekend in Scotland, in a tiny village near Stirling, where an old friend Tara Fenwick has started ProPEL, a … [Read more...] about The creme de la creme of learning
The global launch of Life Lenses® is today!
I'm over the moon to officially announce (drum roll please) that the Life Lenses® online assessment launches today.  I'm in Paris for the launch and will be leading a Life Lenses® workshop today at the W.I.N. conference. Discover what the buzz is about at www.life-lenses.com. Here's what people are … [Read more...] about The global launch of Life Lenses® is today!
Countdown continues- 1 more day to the global launch of Life Lenses®
New! Today we’re shining the light on Journey (love the process) and Destination (geared to get things done) Life Lenses®. Which do you think you are? Simply click here to answer a few questions and enter the contest to win a free Life Lenses® assessment ($60 US value) . There will be multiple … [Read more...] about Countdown continues- 1 more day to the global launch of Life Lenses®
Countdown continues- 2 more days to the global launch of Life Lenses®
New! Today we're shining the light on Carrot (lovers of details) and Mountain (lovers of the big picture) Life Lenses®. Which do you think you are? Simply click here to answer a few questions and enter the contest to win a free Life Lenses® assessment ($60 US value) . There are multiple chances to … [Read more...] about Countdown continues- 2 more days to the global launch of Life Lenses®
Countdown continues- 3 more days to the global launch of Life Lenses®
New! Today we're shining the light on Stop (love to reflect) and Go (geared for action) Life Lenses®. Which do you think you are? Simply click here to answer a few questions and enter the contest to win a free Life Lenses® assessment ($60 US value) . There will be multiple chances to win. We'll … [Read more...] about Countdown continues- 3 more days to the global launch of Life Lenses®
Countdown continues- 4 more days to the global launch of Life Lenses®
New! Today we're shining the light on Head (lovers of facts) and Heart (intuitive by nature) Life Lenses®. Which do you think you are? Simply click here to answer a few questions and enter the contest to win a free Life Lenses® assessment ($60 US value) . There are multiple chances to win. We'll … [Read more...] about Countdown continues- 4 more days to the global launch of Life Lenses®
