What I Learned In May 2019
May 2019 was full on. I was working on content for my new website while working through anxiety about business growth. Lots of learning opportunities. Watch the video for full discussion of three things I learned, or read abridged version with hyperlinks below the video. https://vimeo.com/346694349 Atomic Habits by James…
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What I Learned in April 2019
What I Learned in April video covers: 1) Evidence-informed practice for learning professions 2) Gyroscope as a metaphor for learning culture 3) Otter.ai voice transcription tool https://vimeo.com/340100511 Evidence-Informed Practice I posted on LinkedIn during the month about learning myths and asked people to share ideas and practices that were perpetuated…
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What I Learned in March 2019
The three things I have picked to talk about what I learned in March 2019 are: Mental Models Data Analytics for learning professionals What we can learn from blue zones about longevity Watch the video to hear what I learned and/or read the summary below 1. Mental Models In March…
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What I Learned in February 2019
The three I’ve picked for February's ‘What I Learned’ video: Artificial Intelligence and the future of the learning profession Skill gap across the learning profession Workshops - less is better Watch the video to hear what I learned and/or read the summary below. 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future…
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What I Learned in January 2019
The new year is a great time for renewing your energy and planning for the coming year. In addition to making my own plans I mentored others to create future-ready Professional Development plans. I also travelled to participate in the Learning Technologies Conference in the UK. The three I’ve picked…
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What I Learned In November 2018
November was an extraordinarily busy month for me, with abundant learning opportunities in the course of my work. The three I've picked for this month's 'What I Learned' video are: How I Learn - spoiler alert - mostly through my work, collaboration and conversation with others. Here is a link…
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What I Learned In August 2018
Using Personas I've noticed that I'm using personas, especially the empathy mapping component, more frequently and fluidly in my work. I posted a daily dispatch about this in late August. I often share this introduction to empathy mapping with others if they are curious or I want to use the tool with…
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What I Learned in July 2018
To encourage others to learn continuously a leader can role model what this looks like. A simple way to do this is to follow in the footsteps of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella - create and share a monthly 'What I Learned' video. I've added this practice to my ongoing learning…
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Motivaton to Learn in Flatter Organisations
During a discussion with the Procurement Director of a large corporate last week she was exploring the impact of flatter organisational structures on career development and learning for her team. The elimination of layers in the organisational hierarchy has reduced her ability to offer her team members promotion through a…
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