Is it just me or is every year a “big year”…?

Well 2018 marked a decade of blogging by yours truly, and that alone is something that I’m proud of.

Throughout the highs and lows that life gifted me this year, I was able to share another 8 thought bubbles in addition to my annual list of conferences.

I call them my Crazy Eight and I recall them here for your enjoyment and critique…

1. Battle scars – We can’t fight an “ism” with yet more ism.

2. 25 more real-world examples of Virtual Reality – Yes, VR is being used in the real world.

3. My decade of provocation – 10 years ago I made one of the best decisions of my professional life.

4. The foundations of innovation in L&D – The 70:20:10 model informs the building blocks of long-term efficiency, flexibility and creativity.

5. The best of both worlds – I love Design Thinking because it’s evidence based and it delivers.

6. Gift horses – Let’s empower the experts whom we have hired to practise their expertise.

7. Back to the future – Add these museums to your bucket list.

8. Figure it out – Instead of being the expert who knows the solution, be the one who solves the problem.

I’d be delighted if you were to add a comment to one or two of the above, either in support or offering a constructive alternative point of view.

In the meantime, I wish you joy and safety over the Christmas season, and here’s to a big 2019!