Businesses seek markets. Without these opportunities no service or product matters no matter how effective or unique. I feel that today employees ultimately control access to these markets and this is no more true than in working in government contracts. In my space a major barrier to opportunity can be Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and in […]
Cynefin Supported Campaigns vs. Courses Read More »
I’m sure you’ve heard the cliche that is the self-described non-techie confessing that “My VCR still blinks 12:00.” (OK I know…VCR? What’s that? Humor me here). I think this statement however speaks more to who we all are rather than just a segment of the not-so-tech-savvy among us. Furthermore I believe the statement transcends technology
Think of the Doer and doing, not the Learner and learning Read More »
Learning in or as close to the actual context of the use of what has been learned has always been seen as ideal. In my mind I always picture OTJ learning situations and historically I see apprenticeships like those of a blacksmith or cobbler. Studies exist that support what we’ve always believed about this. For
Learning Happens in the Heat of the Moment Read More »
An amazing transformation can happen in the process of writing a blog post. It happens in those initial frustrating moments when you feel your ideas are beginning to be internally challenged, altered and even slipping away. Each tap of the keyboard is followed by a micro pause of self-doubt on beliefs you once held firm.
Better for Having Begun Read More »
David Kelly, inspired by a Lifehacker series, is promoting “How I Work”. Keep an eye on David’s Blog as he links to others in this series. For now here’s how I roll …errr I mean work. Location: Syracuse, NY Current Gig: Manager, Corporate Training Current mobile device: iPhone 4s Current computer: Dell Latitude (sigh) One
