Getting in front of your company's leadership team is kind of a big deal. In fact, many learning and development professionals have never even had the opportunity. Many rely on sending messages about learning initiatives "up the chain of command', hoping those messages are translated effectively. One thing I'm passionate about is marketing your learning … Continue reading 6 Things to Consider when Marketing Learning to Leadership
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Informal Learning is Key
So many of our learning experiences are informal and organic. They aren't necessarily taking place in a corporate classroom; in fact, the majority of learning takes place OUTSIDE the classroom. Over lunch. In meetings. Working on projects. In real life. Now, formal learning isn't going away...but we need to remember that so much happens every … Continue reading Informal Learning is Key
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Today was a good day…
Wow, what a great day! I spent the day facilitating a workshop for a great group of people. They were open-minded, engaged, and eager to share their experiences. When we were wrapping up the event at the end of the day, they unanimously agreed that it was time well spent. I can't think of a … Continue reading Today was a good day…
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6 Ways to Engage Learners with Mobile Devices
Guess what? People love their mobile devices. Shocking, right? While this isn't breaking news, it does mean that training participants like to have their phones and other mobile devices with them in the classroom. And that's thrown a curve ball at facilitators who have always subscribed to the "Please turn your cell phones OFF!" rule … Continue reading 6 Ways to Engage Learners with Mobile Devices
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Learning Hippie
I admit it: I don't buy organic foods. I drive an SUV (a small one, but whatevs). I understand the importance, and I do what I can, but I'm not what you'd call a tree-hugger. But I was sitting in a meeting recently and said something that made me laugh, so I wrote it down … Continue reading Learning Hippie
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Onboarding Concierge
Have you ever traveled to a new city, and worked with the concierge at your hotel? Now, that is a cool job. The concierge simply exists to make sure you have what you need to enjoy your stay. Reservations to a great restaurant? She's on it. Tickets to a show? Done. Got a question about … Continue reading Onboarding Concierge
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3 Onboarding Lessons From Fortune Cookies
I love fortune cookies. Now, I'm not a superstitious person by any means, but I always get two cookies when I visit my friendly, neighborhood Chinese restaurant Why? Well, I just like to have a back-up fortune, in case I don't like the first one. That said, I've seen many, many kitschy, quirky fortune cookies … Continue reading 3 Onboarding Lessons From Fortune Cookies
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Onboarding Surveys Tell the Story
We live in a world of surveys. Please answer our customer satisfaction survey. Please rate your salesperson's performance. Please tell us about your experience. Please let us know how we can better meet your needs. Please! Please! Please! Organizations are going to extensive measures to capture "the voice of the customer" - ponying up discounts, … Continue reading Onboarding Surveys Tell the Story
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Work + Results + Fun = Large-Scale Learning Events
Usually, I write these posts at home in the evenings, but today I am writing this from the back of the room as I observe a session during a weeklong learning event at our company. Today is Day #3, so we're at the halfway point. Now, big meetings and events are nothing new...they happen at … Continue reading Work + Results + Fun = Large-Scale Learning Events
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20 Questions New Employees Should Be Asking Managers
You don't know what you don't know. It's as simple as that. I say this all the time when talking to hiring managers about bringing new employees on board. Seriously - All. The. Time. For a veteran manager, it's easy to take for granted the little things that just come with time. But for a … Continue reading 20 Questions New Employees Should Be Asking Managers
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