At home in Canada, what with our narrow entrance way, I was always after my kids and their friends to keep their shoes to the sides. But no, inevitably the shoes would end up smack in the middle of the entrance way. I lost count of how many times I tripped over them. Now in my new home, Kenya, it … [Read more...] about I've unlocked a universal truth … shoes take up as much space as you allow them (4 more learnings about life in Kenya)
There’s a 6 foot long green snake living in my banana tree
There’s a 6 foot long green snake living in the banana tree in my yard. So said my ‘friend’ Roman the other day while we were out walking the dogs. Trying not to faint, with eyebrows askance, I said ‘Really?’ ‘Sure,’ he says, ‘but don’t worry it’s utterly harmless.’ I was pretty sure he was … [Read more...] about There’s a 6 foot long green snake living in my banana tree
What's more complicated – flying a plane or juggling three TV remotes?
A while back I was on vacation, alone (temporarily) in rented digs. I had satellite television. Three unusual happenstance. I grabbed the remote eagerly and started searching for a good show to watch. I searched. I floundered. I can't turn the TV on. So I change tactics and switch remotes. Three … [Read more...] about What's more complicated – flying a plane or juggling three TV remotes?
3 steps to achieve lift off – training to be a great trainer
'How do I get started as a trainer?' is a question I'm often asked (that and, 'how do I get a job doing training work with the U.N?'). Training to be a great trainer involves three steps: 1. Be a SME (subject matter expert) - no matter if you're training people in heart surgery, human resources … [Read more...] about 3 steps to achieve lift off – training to be a great trainer
Are you in your training & development zone? The sponge lady sure is!
As a trainer it's key to be in your zone. Tired? Bored? Don't like your subject matter? Your participants will be able to tell in a nano-second. Not only do you need to be in your zone but your participants too. Vygotsky coined the term zone of proximal development and it's key to keep in mind … [Read more...] about Are you in your training & development zone? The sponge lady sure is!
3 tips to Make Light Work from Kate Sutherland
Kate Sutherland kindly sent me a copy of her book Make Light Work - 10 Tools for Inner Knowing. It's an easy read and even easier to apply. Here are three tips I took away for "tools that can help you live and work in ways that are more effective, more in harmony with your trust self, and more … [Read more...] about 3 tips to Make Light Work from Kate Sutherland
Training & development learning well July blog post round up
Voila - here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up. You'll find all the blog posts for the month of July below. Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small sip. Shower yourself in training & … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well July blog post round up
Through the learning / looking glass – 7 things my reading glasses have taught me about learning
Reading glasses are a relatively new acquisition for me. They're never far from my side these days. In fact I'm wearing them as I type this (that's me above). Given my focus on learning, I figure my specs have taught me a few things about learning: Lesson number 1: don't reinvent the wheel (or … [Read more...] about Through the learning / looking glass – 7 things my reading glasses have taught me about learning
Witness the demise of prejudice
What's making that noise? Learning in a heartbeat
I was teaching a Workshops that Work workshop a while back, where I was training subject matter experts how to teach. It's one of my favourite workshops because you just never know what kind of subject matter experts are going to show up and I always end up learning a little about a wide variety of … [Read more...] about What's making that noise? Learning in a heartbeat
Are you all hat & no cattle? asks John Rich
Ok. I freely (somewhat abashedly) admit. I'm a reality show junkie. During the recent run of Celebrity Apprentice county singer and contestant John Rich (who knew they made country singers so dang cute?) was overheard saying ... Are you all hat and no cattle? Love it. When it comes to training … [Read more...] about Are you all hat & no cattle? asks John Rich
3 resources solely to make you chuckle – may the farce be with you
Did you know that Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. is both a training and entertainment company? The latest Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. e-newsletter is out! Read the full issue here or sign up to receive your free monthly copy. In every issue we include an article, related resources, resources on the … [Read more...] about 3 resources solely to make you chuckle – may the farce be with you
