Don’t fall at the final hurdle

Don’t fall at the final hurdle

As the 2016 Rio Olympic Games get into full swing this week, I’ve been considering where in the Learning and Development industry we tend to fall at the final hurdle. I’ve been observing lately spectacular learning design followed by incomplete execution.  Watch...
Learning’s hottest couple

Learning’s hottest couple

We try not to take learning transfer too seriously! So for a bit of fun today – after flicking through Hello magazine, I’m keen to introduce you to learning’s hottest couple: Rita Reflection and Adam Action. I never tire of saying that reflection is at the heart...
5 Ways to Effectively Manage a Virtual Team

5 Ways to Effectively Manage a Virtual Team

As we navigate the ever changing landscape of a working world that is becoming increasingly virtual, how can we effectively create a sense of culture and manage virtual teams or workers? A Workforce 2020 survey found that 83% of executives worldwide plan to increase...
The Power of Education

The Power of Education

I love Desert Island Discs. Created in 1942, Desert Island Discs is a BBC Radio 4 show where a guest is invited to choose eight records they would take with them to a desert island. I was listening to a recent show where host Kirsty Young was talking to political...