Living in Kenya for a year definitely has its benefits. One of the many is getting to see Ladysmith Black Mambazo live in concert. They initially came to the world's attention when they accompanied Paul Simon on 'Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes'.As I grooved to their rhythms, I wrote these … [Read more...] about Ladysmith Black Mambazo – trainers can learn from their energy & enthusiasm
It's a jungle out there- training & development African style
Going on weekend safaris are par for the course living here in Kenya & with it comes learning about African wildlife.I'm borrowing from some of the most amazing animals here & applying it to training & development. Come on a training & development safari with me.Gazelles can … [Read more...] about It's a jungle out there- training & development African style
Speaking English kills you (& other ways evaluations can go sideways)
Program evaluation can leave you feeling like you don't know if you're coming or going.I do a lot of program evaluation work because it's often so painful for my clients that I'm eager to show how it can be done with ease & even creativity & humour.I was particularly proud to be asked by … [Read more...] about Speaking English kills you (& other ways evaluations can go sideways)
Tips on how to use Twitter before, during & after your training workshops
I had a blast recently, teaching a brand new course called Transforming Workplace Learning through Social Media. Of all the Social Media tools we talked about, Twitter was the one that caused the most perplexed brows. A couple of people requested more information on how to use Twitter in … [Read more...] about Tips on how to use Twitter before, during & after your training workshops
Training & development learning well November blog post round up
November has wrapped her winds around the last of the leaves, making way for December and all its celebrations. If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply blow through the list below and click as you wish.Learn well in the training & development learning well.Dive deep into the … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well November blog post round up
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: resources for matching how our brains work with how business & boardrooms could work
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is a review of John Medina's wonderful Brain Rules book. John does a great job of inspiring us to rethink cubicles and classrooms.Check out the entire e-newsletter here and/or see below for resources related to how to have our boardrooms and businesses … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: resources for matching how our brains work with how business & boardrooms could work
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: Rethinking cubicles & classrooms: matching how our brains work with how business & boardrooms could work
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter reviews John Medina's Brain Rules book. See the entire newsletter here, including a bunch of related resources and/or read the book review below. What is ‘easily the most sophisticated information transfer system on earth?’Our brains says molecular … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: Rethinking cubicles & classrooms: matching how our brains work with how business & boardrooms could work
A social media training treasure hunt
Today is the first day of a brand spanking new course I'm teaching called 'Transforming Workplace Learning through Social Media' and I thought I'd let you in on some of the treasures to be found when you incorporate Social Media into your training and development work.(And yes, Social Media … [Read more...] about A social media training treasure hunt
What do brown M&M's & technical requirements for training have in common?
Turns out a lot. You and I might know intuitively that participants need to be able to see and hear us when we're training in order for the workshop to go off well, but it's not the case for everyone.David Lee Roth of Van Halen was a master … [Read more...] about What do brown M&M's & technical requirements for training have in common?
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: fun & funny resources for using social media in training
Ok cowboy, round 'em up and moooooove 'em out.Here are some fun and funny resources related to this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter which has a manifesto on how to be a space cowboy (aka how Social Media is transforming workplace learning).Why the reference to space cowboy? Because if … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: fun & funny resources for using social media in training
Oceans of opportunities open up with perspective game changer
As training and development professionals we're all about perspective. Enhancing, expanding, illuminating, uncovering, adapting, enlarging and shaking it up. We are perspective changers and we can learn a thing or two about how to do it from this conundrum.What do you do if you want to play … [Read more...] about Oceans of opportunities open up with perspective game changer
Are you ready to transform workplace learning through social media? If so, join me
I'm really excited about the brand new course I'm teaching called 'Transforming Workplace Learning through Social Media'.I created this short video to give you the down low on the highlights.Check it out and join the fun. Let me know if you have any questions. Hope to see you November 14-15th … [Read more...] about Are you ready to transform workplace learning through social media? If so, join me
