Why am I passionate about Learning Transfer? – Lessons from an African safari.

I was on a conference call with the US last week speaking to a Learning and Development professional that had held senior L & D positions at Disney amongst other places. He had seen my profile on Linked In and reached out to discuss Learning Transfer. Within minutes he asked me ‘How come you are so passionate about Learning Transfer?’ I was stumped? Why wouldn’t anyone not be passionate about Learning transfer. It’s my reason for being J

Can I put a finger on it? Probably not. Could it be that it is solving such a problem of wastage within organisations? That it inspires people to think differently about learning? That it creates a difference to business? That it creates a difference in the lives of individuals? Could it be because I’m good at it?

I’m not sure I’ll ever know the real answer but I do know that being passionate about what you do is in my mind essential to success.

I’m writing this article while on safari in Africa. I’m sat on my verandah overlooking a waterhole. Yesterday lunchtime 30 elephants strolled by with babies in tow. It was amazing. Animals aren’t really my thing although it has truly already been a trip of a lifetime. Observing African wildlife in their natural habitat, I feel very privileged. We have had 3 different guides for our game drives – on this morning’s drive we technically saw the least but we enjoyed it the most – including observing baby warthogs with their mum, and seeing one of the smallest tortoises around. Why was it so great? Because the guide was absolutely passionate about animals. And it was infectious – for this morning, animals were my thing!

When you are embarking on your Learning Transfer journey – talk to me, talk to one of my team. We’re happy to share our enthusiasm, our learnings, our insights and our passion. Don’t tackle this journey without passion – you’re own or shared. It will impact your results and experience.