Living in Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2011

The original question… “What Kind of Learning Is Best Suited to Mobile Technology? …surfaced yesterday in a networking group and included three different learning contexts: – Acquisition of learning – Retention of learning – Application of learning The first thing that popped into my head was… "Yeah, all three are a good fit!" Then the consultant in me kicked in and the answer morphed to what we are all trained to give… “It depends.

Suite 154

Suite Mobile Technology Consulting 154

Living in Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Having been a Sales Trainer, Sales Training Manager, and Director Sale Training in a couple of previous lives, I nearly jumped out of my chair when I read a blog post by a new networking contact, David Brock. Dave authors a blog, Partners in Excellence, and his post of December 7th “Let’s Put an End to Product Training” triggered a wee bit of a dance…not really, but I did unleash a couple mental fist-pumps.

Productivity 133

Productivity Product Training Train 133

Living in Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2011

C-suite's addiction leads to relentless pursuit of ROI. There's a headline for you! I recognize this affliction is common these days and any attempts to pry fingers off traditions are often seen as more of an assault than an effort to evolve beyond current paradigms. Methinks we ultimately must drive transformational change in the perceived role Training & Development (T&D) plays in the organization.

ROI 133

ROI Agile Suite Roles 133

Living in Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Having been a Sales Trainer, Sales Training Manager, and Director Sale Training in a couple of previous lives, I nearly jumped out of my chair when I read a blog post by a new networking contact, David Brock. Dave authors a blog, Partners in Excellence, and his post of December 7th “Let’s Put an End to Product Training” triggered a wee bit of a dance…not really, but I did unleash a couple mental fist-pumps.

Productivity 113

Productivity Product Training Train 113

Living in Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Having been a Sales Trainer, Sales Training Manager, and Director Sale Training in a couple of previous lives, I nearly jumped out of my chair when I read a blog post by a new networking contact, David Brock. Dave authors a blog, Partners in Excellence, and his post of December 7th “Let’s Put an End to Product Training” triggered a wee bit of a dance…not really, but I did unleash a couple mental fist-pumps.

Productivity 100

Productivity Product Training Train 100

Living in Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2011

The original question… “What Kind of Learning Is Best Suited to Mobile Technology? …surfaced yesterday in a networking group and included three different learning contexts: – Acquisition of learning – Retention of learning – Application of learning The first thing that popped into my head was… "Yeah, all three are a good fit!" Then the consultant in me kicked in and the answer morphed to what we are all trained to give… “It depends.

Suite 100

Suite Mobile Technology Consulting 100

Living in Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2011

C-suite's addiction leads to relentless pursuit of ROI. There's a headline for you! I recognize this affliction is common these days and any attempts to pry fingers off traditions are often seen as more of an assault than an effort to evolve beyond current paradigms. Methinks we ultimately must drive transformational change in the perceived role Training & Development (T&D) plays in the organization.

ROI 100

ROI Agile Suite Roles 100