From the Coleface

JULY 27, 2007

We are going to have to live with the consequence of these decisions for years, so we need time to discuss and consult. As we only have these discussions a few times in a lifetime, they are likely to feel painfully slow to the kitchen suppliers. Then there are all sorts of options for different finishes, accessories and gadgetry.

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From the Coleface

MAY 31, 2017

If you’d like to discuss how I can help you make it happen, I’d love to hear from you. The intellectual case for promoting self-managed learning is as powerful as it was when Senge wrote his book. The practical challenge is making it happen.

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From the Coleface

AUGUST 27, 2008

Whatever side of this scientific debate you support, I think that discussing learning styles does make two important practical points for a budding facilitator: Not everyone learns the same way that you did, so you primarily need to think about what will work best for your participants not yourself.

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From the Coleface

JULY 12, 2007

July’s Accountancy magazine reports on a round table discussion between 6 lead partners of mid tier firms. Their discussion does not rule out further mergers in the sector. 2007 has been a bumper year for mergers with the merger of Grant Thornton and RSMI Robson Rhodes still fresh in the memory.

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From the Coleface

JUNE 24, 2008

Last week at the Trainers & Developers Network , I led a series of activities and discussions about Web 2.0 and its impact on learning. A fascinating day. What did we conclude that you could expect to see over the next few years?

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From the Coleface

MARCH 19, 2010

Is there a virtual space that you can provide which allows participants to interact…this means that they’re more likely stay on focus, or at least be discussing something that is linked to the subject matter of the webinar. Provide a back channel – expect that some people will be tweeting or texting.

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From the Coleface

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

He compares the feedback that’s had from 3 types of session that he’s run, a standard presentation, a set of stories and a facilitated discussion actively involving participants. In February’s TJ, Peter Honey gives his angle on how happy sheets can distract trainers from doing the right thing.

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From the Coleface

NOVEMBER 24, 2008

Then I would follow this up with a blog to discuss the issues raised and hopefully a learning community would spring up out of this which would take on a life of its own (with some heavy pushing from the T&D department!).

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From the Coleface

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Based on the ELN discussions, here’s my top 10: Awareness: it’s difficult for L&D to keep up to date with and evaluate the sheer volume of new tools, hence it’s easier to wait to see what tools get adopted by others in significant numbers.

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