Learning Rebels

JUNE 20, 2022

In their 2020 report, they state: “…employers expect that by 2025, increasingly redundant roles will decline from being 15.4% Are we focused on developing people for new competencies, or are we busy creating version 142 of communication skills? of the workforce to 9% (6.4% decline) and that emerging professions will grow from 7.8%

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Learning Rebels

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Even if you don’t know the business purpose behind the last elearning course you developed, it doesn’t mean there isn’t one. A big part of any organizational culture is the role of the line or middle manager. The manager’s job is, yes, to coach and develop their people – but it’s also to keep the wheels turning.

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Learning Rebels

JUNE 21, 2017

Our role in Talent Development is shifting and is no longer just about creating and facilitating content. As talent development professionals, it is vital that we stay connected to the business in which we work. Two sessions where this resonated for me was at JD Dillon’s session: Go Viral! Connecting with the business.

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Learning Rebels

MARCH 24, 2021

What does this mean for Learning and Development in particular? The hidden variable between those L&D professionals who approach their roles by searching out fresh ideas and those who hope the next “best practice” fits within this supposed “new normal”, is the overall receptiveness and readiness of the person.

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Learning Rebels

JULY 14, 2014

Yet, in my opinion, it is one of three elements that makes for a successful Learning and Development professional. Although in my opinion, key to modern day Learning and Development, are three areas and two of which we have already discussed – curiosity and challenging.

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Learning Rebels

MAY 8, 2017

We want people to be active in their professional development, but then won’t let them choose their own “professional development” path. We try to force people into our vision of what successful development looks like. Create solid activities (and please, something more imaginative than role-plays).

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Learning Rebels

AUGUST 1, 2016

She was just hired into her training role, so basically had nothing to work on, nor had any experiences from which to draw. When developing curriculum, or planning for delivery – It is key to plan for failure or at the very least a twist in the road. The certification program went off without a hitch. Time for Plan B.

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Learning Rebels

MARCH 29, 2016

To be motivated to take their professional development to the next level. Why do the same boring role-plays? Just because we need rapid development, does training need to be mind-numbing? People enjoy the process of self-discovery and your role is to help the people make those important discoveries. It all begins with us.

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Learning Rebels

DECEMBER 10, 2015

This may mean developing training that may not be your proudest moment. Do you fancy yourself a curriculum developer or instructional designer? We should be celebrating the uniqueness of our chosen profession and our roles within this profession. We have all been there. Are you learning the language of business ?

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Learning Rebels

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Are we communicating to best of our abilities the role of learning in an organization? The VP of Finance can tell you in a nano-second what their role is, and where it fits in the big picture – L&D needs to be able to do the same. Face it, development will always be a cost center. But what about personal branding?

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Learning Rebels

JUNE 2, 2018

The several subject matter experts (SME) explained the product use and had the sales people role play using product spec sheets. They understand that developing new skills and behaviors not only help the business but help people be more successful in life. Most business leaders want their people to succeed.

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Learning Rebels

JANUARY 12, 2015

” Sometimes it’s HR leadership, or business leadership or even clients who are demanding we implement these myths as truths, our role is not to sit back and blindly smile and nod but to speak up and plant the seeds to thought independence. What have you learned about “learning” lately? Doctor heal thyself!

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Learning Rebels

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Don’t get me wrong, chats are very important to growth of learning and development and in no way am I saying the conversation needs to stop. Which leads me to… Moderator Role. This goes beyond the normal chat etiquette, but as self-directed, socially minded gatherers of knowledge, what is our role?

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Learning Rebels

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The L&D industry is seeing a shift as professionals move between roles and organizations more often than in previous years. L&D professionals are now more likely to experience a variety of roles, job functions, and even industries throughout their careers. Where are the opportunities for your development?

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Learning Rebels

JUNE 1, 2016

Likely because I’ve recently started making the rounds as a speaker on the Learning & Development (L&D) conference circuit. Though I’ve attended several learning conferences in the past dozen years, this year’s visit to the ATD International Conference & Expo (ATD ICE) was certainly a perspective shift.

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Learning Rebels

MARCH 23, 2017

You may have noticed the many articles and blog posts stating that instructional design is dead, and by extension, so is the role of Instructional Designer. I even saw this tweet the other day (in part)…”When will instructional designers get their heads out of their asses and understand that their roles are dying out.”

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Learning Rebels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

It was time to assimilate into my new role as a leader and catch up on what developments had occurred during my absence in the L&D world both within our team as well as globally. . To say I had high expectations for this year’s ATD 2021 conference is an understatement. I know I’ll give it another go!

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Learning Rebels

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

With so many roles to juggle, curation tools can be your best friend. Workplace Example: Create a Flipboard magazine focused on leadership development and share it with your management team for ongoing learning. #LetsDoThis Why L&D Needs Curation Tools Here’s the reality.

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