In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I interview Mozambican treasure, the musician Wazimbo & get his thoughts on culture, change & creativity. (That's he & I above.) Stay tuned for the next blog post where I'll share some resources related to those themes, both serious & … [Read more...] about Culture, change & creativity, an interview with Mozambican musician Wazimbo
Training & development learning well September blog post round up
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 September.Learn well in the training & development learning well.Dive deep into the learning well or take a small … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well September blog post round up
Adding creativity to the juicy mix. It's a good thing.
When my friend & colleague Aaron Johannes sent me an email saying 'This is the best book site ever' naturally I was intrigued.It takes a bit to finagle (hint: use small arrows in lower right corner to navigate) but it's pretty cool. Essentially the author, Miranda July (that's her above), … [Read more...] about Adding creativity to the juicy mix. It's a good thing.
Training & development learning well August blog post round up
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 August.Learn well in the training & development learning well.Dive deep into the learning well or take a small … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well August blog post round up
'A head on approach to tackling water conservation' plus a brilliant training & development technique
This is a brilliant concept by photographer Peter Holmes, who according to an article from UBC 'has a head on approach to tackling complacency around water conservation.'Simply put, Peter convinces his subjects to have the average amount of water a citizen from various cities & countries … [Read more...] about 'A head on approach to tackling water conservation' plus a brilliant training & development technique
A creative ode to the linoleum temple (thanks to Elizabeth Gilbert & Balkan Beat Box)
Elizabeth Gilbert, in her book Committed: a Love Story, calls the kitchen the 'linoleum temple.' Love it.Here's the linoleum temple in all it's musical, yes musical, glory (see video below). It's an ode to creativity.Notice the elements of surprise & the unusual use of everyday objects. … [Read more...] about A creative ode to the linoleum temple (thanks to Elizabeth Gilbert & Balkan Beat Box)
Training & development learning well May blog post round up
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
Creativity doesn't have to mean coming up with something brand new …
When I do creativity & innovation training workshops, I inevitably come across participants who don't think they're creative, who don't believe they have a creative bone in their body.People, if you make it through a day you're creative.If you're breathing you're creative.If you're a … [Read more...] about Creativity doesn't have to mean coming up with something brand new …
Training & development learning well January blog post round up
The first month of the new year is about to slip by. Sit up, take notice & look back before looking forward. 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 … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well January blog post round up
Freedom for creativity? Freedom from creativity? Is this a playground or a jail?
Freedom? Restrictions?Limitations? Guidelines?Safety? Security? Sanctions? Sanctimonious? The signs surrounding the playground that swam by me as I jogged my way around Washington Square in New York City a while back got me thinking. Do we need rules to set us free?Is this a safe space … [Read more...] about Freedom for creativity? Freedom from creativity? Is this a playground or a jail?
Fresh perspective = creativity + words that dance
What if words could dance? What if content could sing? What if training & development could taste? A whole lot more creativity, that's what. Here's what can happen when you bust out & think out loud, out of the proverbial box....Creativity. Never gonna give you up. It's a must. A 'gotta … [Read more...] about Fresh perspective = creativity + words that dance
How about a bedtime story a million miles away?
Rising up and gracefully meeting the challenges that today's ever increasingly fast paced world presents can't be done with the thinking of yesteryear.Changing perspective means breaking out of the bonds that tie our brains down.Encumbered with false assumptions (we've gotta do it this way, any … [Read more...] about How about a bedtime story a million miles away?
