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
Perspectives on menstruation. It's seriously funny. Period.
"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?
