This week I had my first experience of the rapid development tool Sparkol (their homepage explains what it is if you don't know). I collaborated with a colleague in our L&D team to develop the communications to manager’s in our business about a new 2013 objective and what it means. The Sparkol video was to create... Continue Reading →
Business savvy and consulting skills for the modern L&D professional
Learning and Development is changing - for a number of reasons and in a variety of ways. Aspiring and emerging L&D leaders are working hard to get L&D to the "top table", to raise the profile of their roles, teams and what we all know L&D can and do offer the business. This is often... Continue Reading →
Towards Maturity and use of technology
The Towards Maturity 2012 benchmark report is out. I remember when I first stumbled across TM and didn't understand that it was about organisations reaching maturity around the use of their technology for the learning and development needs of their staff, which ultimately then affects business performance. I've since spent time with Laura Overton, Managing... Continue Reading →