This blog post is taken from this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. newsletter. See the entire newsletter, including how you can join in on a 4 year old tradition.The holidays are a time for giving & for giving back. I consider myself over the top privileged for getting to work with the … [Read more...] about Four small gifts that are designed to lift your spirit
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
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
Training & development learning well October 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 October.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 October blog post round up
3 lessons from a cheeky email – here's the initial bumpf
When I asked about information on the urban resilience index, I got this back from a UN colleague: 'Here's the initial bumpf.''Huh? What's a bumpf,' I thought.Here's what he said when I asked... Bumpf (bumf, or bumph): It’s an expressive and pithy word for all the dross that comes in the mail. … [Read more...] about 3 lessons from a cheeky email – here's the initial bumpf
Kids on god – talk about interesting perspective
Here's to the illuminating effects on perspective that kids have. Naturally. Wholeheartedly.On simple appreciation ...On socio-economic and access / inclusion issues ...On inter-cultural sensitivity ...On the challenges of love ....On the importance of rest ....On the need to … [Read more...] about Kids on god – talk about interesting perspective
Training & development learning well September 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 September.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 September blog post round up
A forgotten bookmark & the 7 chapters of life
A forgotten bookmark in a dusty, old book, takes a chance, & well, magic happens.Like rediscovering an old friend, colleague or first love.Like rediscovering a love for learning, an appetite for adventure, a yearning for travel.Like thriving in the fast paced, complex, changing environment … [Read more...] about A forgotten bookmark & the 7 chapters of life
