Seth wrote a post with the above title. He recommends you hire professionals or amateurs and not the bulk, who are in between.Professionals he defines as: those who cost big bucks but are worth more, those who show up ... regardless, those who have integrity and stand up and those whose learning … [Read more...] about Seth Godin on amateurs, professionals & the great unwashed
Note to self about training & development
(Thanks to Katrina Kavvalos for the video). … [Read more...] about Note to self about training & development
Learning from a hole in the wall
Check out the video below about the TED hole in the wall educational experiment (forward to 7:15 min). It's the work of Dr. Sugata Mitra, of India.His office butted up against a slum and one day he punched a hole in his wall and stuck a computer in it. A computer that faced out, into the … [Read more...] about Learning from a hole in the wall
5 lessons on learning from international dancing sensation 'Where the hell is Matt?'
As I've recently been working in Turkey, traveling is on my brain. Hence the focus on international learning and specifically lessons on learning from international dance sensation Matt, of 'Where the Hell is Matt' fame. If this makes no sense to you then I'm tempted to ask 'where the hell have you … [Read more...] about 5 lessons on learning from international dancing sensation 'Where the hell is Matt?'
Learning means converting & translating
I was recently in Turkey doing program evaluation training for the United Nations, which meant carrying a variety of ubiquitous plug adapters. I laughed at the above combination of plugs - all feeding into one that would fit the hotel outlet, allowing computer and IPhone to charge.The need to … [Read more...] about Learning means converting & translating
Putting learning technology in the back seat – where it belongs
At its best learning technology should disappear into the background, allowing the learning to shine.At its worst technology is so much in the foreground that nothing else is discernible (enter video conferences where participant faces look like something a Star Wars make-up artist dreamed up … [Read more...] about Putting learning technology in the back seat – where it belongs
Turkish swirling smoke, whirling dervishes & Wi Fi; learning with the old & new
I'm in an outdoor restaurant watching folks rest up after a long day. I'm not sure which is more responsible for the slouching against the low slung couches - the heat and humidity or perhaps not having eaten all day, for it's the first day of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting.It's my last … [Read more...] about Turkish swirling smoke, whirling dervishes & Wi Fi; learning with the old & new
A great example of evocative learning & development
Good training uses good design.Good learning and development ties new information to knowledge that participants bring with them.Good training takes complex concepts and presents them in simple but not simplistic ways.Good learning and development creates 'ah ha' moments that learners discover … [Read more...] about A great example of evocative learning & development
How do you like your learning – with or without olives?
Being in Istanbul, Turkey to do a program evaluation training on behalf of the United Nations naturally means eating a Turkish breakfast. This morning I found myself musing about learning over olives. Yes olives. I was watching the pile of uneaten olives grow on the plates of my breakfast mates. … [Read more...] about How do you like your learning – with or without olives?
Training trouble? Activate shield deflector
If you put yourself in the spotlight as a trainer, as a learning and development specialist, it follows that at times you'll get burned. And that spotlight can be mighty hot. In my 20 plus years of designing and leading training workshops I've had my fair share of challenges:a particularly rude … [Read more...] about Training trouble? Activate shield deflector
Our inner mean girl (aka the vile bitch that lives upstairs)
Caveat: if you're a guy reading this, simply imagine your inner mean guy or the vile arse that lives upstairs.Who's your worst enemy?Likely it's you. Yep. You.How many times has the voice in your head grumbled:how could you possibly have something to teach anybody? no one will be … [Read more...] about Our inner mean girl (aka the vile bitch that lives upstairs)
Learning comes in all shapes, sizes & venues (including family reunions)
Some prefer their learning delivered through stacks of facts. Facts lined up with their edges squared and precise, like the desks in an old classroom. Facts stuffed to (over)fill precious time. Trainers channeling their knowledge into (supposed) empty and (un)willing brains.Others (in the know) … [Read more...] about Learning comes in all shapes, sizes & venues (including family reunions)
