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 May. 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 May blog post round up
Facilitation means to bring ease- Speed Geeking, Dotmocracy anyone?
When I was doing some research on Un-conferences, I came across a Wikki page that listed a number of facilitation styles, some of which I hadn't heard of before. It's a handy resource to take a peek at for those that might be familiar to you & those that may be new. Here's a few below. Check … [Read more...] about Facilitation means to bring ease- Speed Geeking, Dotmocracy anyone?
We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
You don't have to speak the language of the parent in this video to know that his kid wants to read. Badly. She's mimicking what she's seen around her. Because. Learning is innate. We humans were built to learn. Historically our survival depended on it. Today, our work depends on it, as does … [Read more...] about We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
When it comes to learning, our brains love rhythm – watch!
Remember those late night TV commercials that put their phone number to a sing songy little jingle (& said sing songy jingle then gets stuck in your head)? The writers know something good trainers should know. Our brains not only like rhythm - they LOVE rhythm. Put something to a jingle & … [Read more...] about When it comes to learning, our brains love rhythm – watch!
For all those who say their subject matter is too technical to teach it in a fun way….
I have two words for you ... 'noisy jelly.' French designers Raphaël Pluvinage and Marianne Cauvard have created a kit to make your own jelly, however this jelly has one major difference from the stuff you put on your PBJ. It makes music. Yep, make your jelly in the molds provided, put your jelly … [Read more...] about For all those who say their subject matter is too technical to teach it in a fun way….
A long time ago, before death by PowerPoint by Darr Reynolds
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 weird But 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
