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Linking learning with selling raffle tickets
This summer, as I've done for the past some 30 years, I volunteered at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival on the media committee. I get my hit of music from the world over and I get to give back, make a contribution. I also get to meet interesting characters, like Louise, a fellow volunteer, … [Read more...] about Linking learning with selling raffle tickets
Life Lenses® – Are you ready to see clearly?
“Really trying hard to implement the 'diversity thing' but in reality it's driving you nuts?” “Feel like your boss might as well be speaking Latin for all you understand him/her? “Does what's important to you get dismissed at work?” “Want to take your organization to the next level but you're … [Read more...] about Life Lenses® – Are you ready to see clearly?
Seth Godin on amateurs, professionals & the great unwashed
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
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?'
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
Knowledge management – how about a 'to-consider' list
I'm all about learning, about soaking up new knowledge and creating a sumptuous, creative smorgasbord of learning opportunities for my workshop participants. I have lists of books that I've read, dog-eared, highlighted, scribbled in and otherwise marked up for how to transfer the knowledge they … [Read more...] about Knowledge management – how about a 'to-consider' list
