Ok. I freely (somewhat abashedly) admit. I'm a reality show junkie. During the recent run of Celebrity Apprentice county singer and contestant John Rich (who knew they made country singers so dang cute?) was overheard saying ... Are you all hat and no cattle? Love it. When it comes to training … [Read more...] about Are you all hat & no cattle? asks John Rich
What is conflict? (or how big are your balls)
What is conflict? Conflict is universal. It's something we all face in our personal and our professional lives. It's something we all face in training and development. Show me a trainer who hasn't faced a conflict and I'll show you a moon made out of mocha. All conflicts have three balls. The … [Read more...] about What is conflict? (or how big are your balls)
3 resources solely to make you chuckle – may the farce be with you
Did you know that Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. is both a training and entertainment company? The latest Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. e-newsletter is out! Read the full issue here or sign up to receive your free monthly copy. In every issue we include an article, related resources, resources on the … [Read more...] about 3 resources solely to make you chuckle – may the farce be with you
3 resources for adding humour to your day and your work
Did you know that Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. is both a training and entertainment company? The latest Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. e-newsletter is out! Read the full issue here or sign up to receive your free monthly copy here. In every issue we include an article, related resources, resources on the … [Read more...] about 3 resources for adding humour to your day and your work
Don't Perform in an Exit! A true story from a professional improv comedian
Did you know that Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. is both a training and entertainment company? The latest Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. e-newsletter just hit the stands, err inbox. Read the full issue here or sign up to receive your free monthly copy here. In this issue Diana Frances, VP of … [Read more...] about Don't Perform in an Exit! A true story from a professional improv comedian
Train the trainer – training & development wise words from Seth Godin
How dare you waste the revolution! says Seth Godin, who is nothing if not evocative and provocative. At a recent event he gave in Seattle I tuned into his thoughts on forward motion. It's not about finding the right answer, we need to keep moving forward for how to 'be' in this revolution, this … [Read more...] about Train the trainer – training & development wise words from Seth Godin
Bringing ease & efficiency – say it with me 'ease & efficiency' – to you & your life
Who wants some ease? Some efficiency? When time is tight, demands are high and stress is all you can see and feel around you ... bring on the ease & efficiency. When time is loose, demands are low and stress is a dot on the far horizon, still ... bring on more ease & efficiency. One … [Read more...] about Bringing ease & efficiency – say it with me 'ease & efficiency' – to you & your life
Funny resources for Getting Organized in the Google Era
The latest Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. e-newsletter reviewed Douglas Merrill's funky book 'Getting Organized in the Google Era'. Here are some resources to help you stay on top (with a giggle even) instead of feeling trapped by things to do. Take a lighthearted look about getting clear about … [Read more...] about Funny resources for Getting Organized in the Google Era
Training & development learning well June blog post round up
Voila - here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up. You'll find all the blog posts for the month of June below. Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small sip. Shower yourself in training & … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well June blog post round up
Resources to help you get organized in the Google era
The latest Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. e-newsletter reviewed Douglas Merrill's funky book 'Getting Organized in the Google Era'. Here are some resources to help you stay on top instead of feeling smothered under by things to do. Check out Douglas Merrill's book here- it's an easy, informative, … [Read more...] about Resources to help you get organized in the Google era
Getting Organized in the Google Era – or how to ski to Thailand
My last post described 4 main takeaways from Douglas Merrill's 'Organizing in the Age of Google'. Here are four more, specifically related to his top tip --> Search. If you only keep in your head what you truly need then what do you do with the rest? “Don’t file information search for it,” … [Read more...] about Getting Organized in the Google Era – or how to ski to Thailand
'Organizing in the Google Era' – a review of Douglas Merrill's book
Douglas Merrill, author of Getting Organized in the Google Era, has creds. He has a PhD in cognitive science, he’s the former CIO at Google, the former President of EMI Music’s digital unit and current CEO & co-founder of ZestCash.com. Equally important the approach he takes in his book is … [Read more...] about 'Organizing in the Google Era' – a review of Douglas Merrill's book
