"Other" can make people squirm. So can "different." It's the cause of much misunderstanding and strife. Watch this hilarious video about the reactions of some commuters listening to a dad talking to his daughter about her first period. Their perspective is very unlike his. It's seriously funny. … [Read more...] about Perspectives on menstruation. It's seriously funny. Period.
Ruminating, recollecting & moving forward
I launched this blog in November of 2009 & have been posting 3 times a week ever since. It's been a joy. I've laughed & learned along the way & hope you've done the same.Lots has changed in the past three years, including a move to Kenya (talk about blog topic fodder).I've been … [Read more...] about Ruminating, recollecting & moving forward
Training & development learning well August 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 August.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 August blog post round up
What frames your view? A Life Lenses® take on provocative video
Is the video below funny, creative, rule breaking and subversive or a waste of time, waste of energy and sadly pathetic?Depends on your view. Depends on how you frame things.A Carrot Life Lens® appreciates the attention to detail. A Mountain Life Lens® likes the strategy.A Destination Life … [Read more...] about What frames your view? A Life Lenses® take on provocative video
What can you do with the element of surprise?
Great pic from Larry Norman, which captures the importance of surprise.Seth Godin says attention is what's most scarce. The element of surprise can capture attention. It's a particularly god-sent element for training & development folk.Surprise a participant & you've got their … [Read more...] about What can you do with the element of surprise?
'A head on approach to tackling water conservation' plus a brilliant training & development technique
This is a brilliant concept by photographer Peter Holmes, who according to an article from UBC 'has a head on approach to tackling complacency around water conservation.'Simply put, Peter convinces his subjects to have the average amount of water a citizen from various cities & countries … [Read more...] about 'A head on approach to tackling water conservation' plus a brilliant training & development technique
From complicated report cards to great graphics- how report cards can help us learn what to do & not to do
As the new school year draws closer (or has already begun here in Kenya) parents gird their loins for the disassembling process of understanding their kids' report cards. What should be a relatively simple snapshot is often ambiguous & hard to understand.That's why I loved the article in the … [Read more...] about From complicated report cards to great graphics- how report cards can help us learn what to do & not to do
Theory is when you know everything but nothing works
As a training & development expert I laughed out loud when I read this.Some participants LOVE theory - give them sources and concepts, reports & ruminations, inspirations & ideas, as well as books & bibliographies.Some participants LOVE action - give them activities & … [Read more...] about Theory is when you know everything but nothing works
Alan Alda's 'What's a flame?' contest where the judges are 11 year olds
You may have heard of Alan Alda. He's been around forever it seems. Who can forget his character Hawkeye on the long running TV series M.A.S.H.? Turns out he also has an avid interest in science, stemming from his early years, which he put to good use in a contest. I remembered this moment from … [Read more...] about Alan Alda's 'What's a flame?' contest where the judges are 11 year olds
A creative ode to the linoleum temple (thanks to Elizabeth Gilbert & Balkan Beat Box)
Elizabeth Gilbert, in her book Committed: a Love Story, calls the kitchen the 'linoleum temple.' Love it.Here's the linoleum temple in all it's musical, yes musical, glory (see video below). It's an ode to creativity.Notice the elements of surprise & the unusual use of everyday objects. … [Read more...] about A creative ode to the linoleum temple (thanks to Elizabeth Gilbert & Balkan Beat Box)
Training & development learning well July 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 July.Learn well in the training & development learning well.Dive deep into the learning well or take a small sip. … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well July blog post round up
What does 47 million+ hits on the Numa Numa video tell us about training & development?
If you haven't actually seen the Numa Numa video below, you've likely had the song stuck in your head. The viral video shows Gary Brolsma, singing along to the Numa Numa song, with unself-conscious abandon.So what's the deal? Why 47+million hits?The Numa Numa video demonstrates:being in the … [Read more...] about What does 47 million+ hits on the Numa Numa video tell us about training & development?
