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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
Amsterdam driving lessons include what to do if you find yourself underwater
Ever found yourself underwater in your car? No? Me neither.However as all good training and development specialists know, learning is deeply dependent upon context. And so it is with learning to drive in Amsterdam.Recently I found myself around and about in Amsterdam, meeting with a wonderful … [Read more...] about Amsterdam driving lessons include what to do if you find yourself underwater
The creme de la creme of learning
I've just returned from a whirlwind trip around Europe, speaking at the WIN conference in Paris, launching Life Lenses®, visiting old friends and meeting new ones.I spent one weekend in Scotland, in a tiny village near Stirling, where an old friend Tara Fenwick has started ProPEL, a … [Read more...] about The creme de la creme of learning
The global launch of Life Lenses® is today!
I'm over the moon to officially announce (drum roll please) that the Life Lenses® online assessment launches today. I'm in Paris for the launch and will be leading a Life Lenses® workshop today at the W.I.N. conference. Discover what the buzz is about at www.life-lenses.com. Here's what people are … [Read more...] about The global launch of Life Lenses® is today!
Calling all carrots (one of the Life Lenses® self-assessment)
God is in the details (Ludwig Mies van der Rohe) Do you love to create systems? Do you notice details that other miss? Do you have an uncanny ability to focus? Do you not like to leave things undone?If so, perhaps you're a carrot or know someone else who is a carrot, one of the 8 Life Lenses®. … [Read more...] about Calling all carrots (one of the Life Lenses® self-assessment)
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
Doing things differently as a trainer gets attention
Learning can't happen without attention. Our brains have to be sitting up, ready to absorb, in order to learn. One way of getting our participant's attention is by doing things differently. By doing things creatively.How much have the estimates changed of how much oil is pulsating into the … [Read more...] about Doing things differently as a trainer gets attention
