A loooong time ago I took an in-depth training on being a literacy instructor. I loved it. I loved it as much for what it taught me about teaching people to read and write, as for what it taught me about design.Yes, design.As a learning & development professional I am all about … [Read more...] about A long time ago, before death by PowerPoint by Darr Reynolds
Training & development learning well April blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply peruse & click what's below.Here they are - laid out like a breath of fresh, spring air - here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up. You'll find all the blog posts for the month of April below.Learn well in … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well April blog post round up
A little perspective can be magic … so says Darth Vader
You've got to hand it to the brains behind the video below. A new perspective is magic ... or is it?When it comes to perspective, we're constantly, unconsciously comparing our view to others.'other' can be odd 'different' can be downright weirdBut when someone else is looking at our … [Read more...] about A little perspective can be magic … so says Darth Vader
3 ways to keep your composure when things go sideways … go with the ring .. er..flow
I've been doing training & development workshops, as well as training trainers, for a loooong, loveable time. And in that time, when I'm training trainers, I often get asked about all things related to keeping your cool & composure when things go sideways. In other words, how to feel like … [Read more...] about 3 ways to keep your composure when things go sideways … go with the ring .. er..flow
The issue in a nutshell – moving is knowing in motion
Ouch!From kids to grandmas,From the boardroom to the classroom,From the CEO to the front line worker,We need to move.We need to exercise our brains & our bodies.Moving makes connections between our brains & our bodies,Between our hearts & our heads,Between our knowing … [Read more...] about The issue in a nutshell – moving is knowing in motion
Crazy making bureaucratic, hair-tearing out form
Bureaucracy can move mountains. It can systematize what's repetitive, streamlining processes & people with an elegance & ease that's sorely needed.Bureaucracy can be a pain in the arse. It can make the most simple things so complex that a triple PhD is required to navigate your way … [Read more...] about Crazy making bureaucratic, hair-tearing out form
Four funny change management resources related to 'Switch – how to change things when change is hard,' by the Heath brothers
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I review the Heath brothers book 'Switch - how to change things when change is hard'. It's a keeper. Check out the blog post where I review the book, see the blog post for resources related to the theme of change &/or keep reading for four funny … [Read more...] about Four funny change management resources related to 'Switch – how to change things when change is hard,' by the Heath brothers
Training & development learning well March blog post round up
Sit up, take notice & look back before looking forward to next month. If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply usher yourself down to the well & click as you wish.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 March blog post round up
If you think education is expensive try ignorance
I snapped this picture of a bumper sticker.Love it.It speaks volumes.Education costs.It costs time.It costs money.More importantly it costs your self-image because education means making oneself vulnerable, opening up to new information, new ways of looking at old pictures.Education … [Read more...] about If you think education is expensive try ignorance
What if God had an answering machine
My friend Dolly Hopkins sent me an email with examples of what God might record if he/she had an answering machine.The original post is from a blog called Le Padre ver Livre. It's a great example of a different kind of perspective & if you read this blog regularly you know I'm a fan of … [Read more...] about What if God had an answering machine
Those awkward crunchy bits of training & development
My good friend & colleague Melanda Schmid & I just finished doing a 6 day training in Cairo, Egypt. The participants were from 20+ countries & it fell to Melanda to make sure visas were got, tickets were bought & everyone ended up at the right place at the right time.She did a … [Read more...] about Those awkward crunchy bits of training & development
Risk Management: warning, this area protected by guard dog 3 days/week – you guess which days
I'm writing from Cairo, where I've been training UNHABITAT youth fund recipients in the UN's Locally Elected Leadership Series. The group is also receiving training in project management, which included a segment on risk management. My friend & colleague Shelby Edwards dialed in from Seattle … [Read more...] about Risk Management: warning, this area protected by guard dog 3 days/week – you guess which days
