I recently wrote a post called It's not my job & other reasons not to change (or learn).  I thought I'd turn it around for this post. Won't you join me? Here are my reasons to change. My goal is to hit 50. I'll add more as time goes on. What are yours? Feel free to add them in the comment … [Read more...] about It's IS (not) my job & other reasons (not) TO change (or learn)
Training & development interests, skills & opportunities a la Scott Belsky
"The greatest achievements happen in the overlap of three things: Your genuine interests, skills, and opportunities. To find success, work within your overlap," says Scott Belsky in a Fast Company article Work Smart: how to find your sweet spot (check him out in the video below). I'm often asked … [Read more...] about Training & development interests, skills & opportunities a la Scott Belsky
Training & development learning well December blog post round up
December is about to bid farewell & with that, usher in a new year. 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 December blog post round up
Perspective – you can't have it if your head is down
Perspective. It's what we miss when our head is down. ...when we're so focused on our Blackberry or IPhone that nothing else matters. ...when we're so focused on our next step that we don't see an easier path ahead. It's amazing what can happen to our perspective if we lift up our head and look. … [Read more...] about Perspective – you can't have it if your head is down
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: seeking happy holidays
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on four small gifts designed to lift your spirits for the holidays. It was written from my office in Nairobi, where I can see sun warmed banana, flame & mango trees. Regardless whether your view is similar or decidedly different, I'd like … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: seeking happy holidays
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – trainers can learn from their energy & enthusiasm
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
