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?
Push for drama – the role of drama in learning & memory
Watching the unwitting people's responses to the drama is almost as funny as the drama itself in the video below. Do we need more drama? Certainly drama captures our attention - like pigeons, with their notoriously bad eyesight, who subsequently bob their heads back & forth to create movement … [Read more...] about Push for drama – the role of drama in learning & memory
Training & development learning well June 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 June. 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 June blog post round up
The Really Good Learning Bookshop- resources for experiential, brain-based trainers
I came across the Really Good Learning Bookshop, who are based in London, a while back & have been meaning to write about them since. Here's how they describe themselves: "We believe strongly in training which is brain-friendly, student-centred and experiential. Only by involving students … [Read more...] about The Really Good Learning Bookshop- resources for experiential, brain-based trainers
Rock paper scissors in an infographic
Not that, ahem, I'm biased, but you gotta love this rock paper scissors infographic (Nathan the nerd even got the order of the words right). It's a great example of the power of visual learning. It's fun. It's creative. Three things that our brains love, making it easier to be creative, to … [Read more...] about Rock paper scissors in an infographic
3 funny resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I look at how we can harness social media for training purposes. See the this blog post for the full social media post, this one for social media resources or keep reading for some funny social media resources. Read the entire newsletter here or … [Read more...] about 3 funny resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
