Are all requests for free help appropriate?This morning I received the following request:Hi Mike, I am working on designing an e-learning course ware for the managers, to help them understand the company’s rating scale which we use for performance evaluation. we have five scales for performance and appraisal. the problem is most of the managers can’t differentiate between the 1st scale and the second for example, Significantly exceeds targets and exceeds targets. these to scales are … [Read more...] about Fair request for free help
LinkedIn for Academics
LinkedIn has been embraced by the world of business, but less so by many academics in the same way.This video sets out to show those in academic how and why LinkedIn is relevant for the world of academia too.Video contents - - Hi everyone, my name's Mike Morrison.Today I want to talk about LinkedIn for academia.Why should academics use LinkedIn? Is it relevant?Well over the last few weeks and months I've been introduced to more and more academics. And one of the things I've … [Read more...] about LinkedIn for Academics
When is training ‘old fashioned”?
What is fashion in the world of L&D It is 1800 and I am on the 1640 train back from Leeds to London after meeting with a potential client. I overhear a telephone conversation where an individual described a training room as basic.Yes it had the required tables and chairs, windows, space, a rail to clip flowcharts around the room - lots of wall space etc.. but you have to take your own projector and loud speakers.So is this 'basic spec' old fashioned - or do we expect different … [Read more...] about When is training ‘old fashioned”?
How to Mind Map: The Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic engagement through Mind Mapping
How to Mind Map: 1. Introduction How to Mind Map: The Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic engagement: In the last article, we had described the concept of mental learning through the program of ‘Learn How to Learn' and in this article, we would be dealing with the theme of 'learning to learn' (L2L) of Tony Buzan.Buzan is credited with further development of what is described as Mind Mapping to the application of learning. With an objective to retain what is learnt. There are at least two … [Read more...] about How to Mind Map: The Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic engagement through Mind Mapping
Fun Friday – Paperless Office and Teamwork #HRBlog #415
A little something to lead us to the weekend - paperless office and team work Friday Fun – The paperless office #415 #ff"Having our team all work on the same page has been a lot more difficult since our company has just gone paperless"This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Paperless Office and Teamwork #HRBlog #415
What is LinkedIn? How does LinkedIn work?
What is LinkedIn? Is LinkedIn a social network? Is LinkedIn a professional network? Is it a database, if so of what?Why should this matter? If you are a professional or a freelancer in the b2b space, then LinkedIn can be beneficial to you. Still, fewer than 20% of LinkedIn users harness the platform for personal benefit in an effective way.In this video, Mike explores what LinkedIn is, and it might not be as apparent as you thing. When you understand what LinkedIn is, it will change the … [Read more...] about What is LinkedIn? How does LinkedIn work?
Fun Friday – Security Self destruct #HRBlog #414
A little laugh before the weekend – When your computer self destructs, sometimes, just sometimes... Friday Fun – Office and password security #414 #ffThis cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanksOh Yeah, While you were on vacation I.T. changed all the passwords and added self-destruct security to all the computers … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Security Self destruct #HRBlog #414
History of Accelerated Learning
An Overview of the History of Accelerated Learning 1.0: Introduction: 'Accelerated Learning' (or Brain Friendly Learning) is considered unique in the history of innovative learning because of its user friendly methods of imparting skills to the learner. Ever since it was ushered in by Dr.Georgi Lozanov[a] with a humble beginning of teaching English language to 60 and odd students deploying a variety of non-traditional techniques (e.g. use of visual and auditory methods), referred to in the … [Read more...] about History of Accelerated Learning
How to raise your LinkedIn profile (Get Seen on LinkedIn) – stand above other users #HRBlog
How to get seen on LinkedIn. Having a LinkedIn profile is one thing. Leveraging it and have it work for you is quite another.Over the years I have used LinkedIn a lot, and would like to share with you some simple things you can do to to make LinkedIn work for you in a proactive way.I would love to hear your views on this. Links to the LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8447484/ Script for the Get Seen on LinkedIn Video: In this video I want share some … [Read more...] about How to raise your LinkedIn profile (Get Seen on LinkedIn) – stand above other users #HRBlog
Fun Friday – Office Password Security #HRBLOG #413
A little laugh before the weekend – password security I don't understand how this happened, I just changed my password from 12345 to 123456!Friday Fun – software security, password, office humour #413 #ffIT Says these new laptops they gave us come preloaded with all the latest virusesThis cartoon has been produced by Jon … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Office Password Security #HRBLOG #413
Fun Friday – Reducing Work Hours #HRBLOG #Workingtime #412
A lighthearted moment before the weekend: Friday Fun – Cutting work hours #412 #ff working time directive #WTDI'm thinking of cutting my hours down to 24/7This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Reducing Work Hours #HRBLOG #Workingtime #412
Quick and painless interventions and solutions
Quick and Painless? In our fast and busy lives we are often looking for that ‘quick fix’ the ‘painless solution’ – but are they? Does it work?All too often on professional forums and networking groups I hear people asking for quick and painless solutions. Do they really exist in the worlds of business, Human Resources (HR) and Organizational Development (OD)?Just because a solution is quick does not mean it will work in the medium or long term, nor does it necessarily mean it will … [Read more...] about Quick and painless interventions and solutions
Friday Fun – Latest Laptops and software #411 #ff
A little laugh before the weekend - got a new laptop? Friday Fun – Latest Laptops and software #411 #ffIT Says these new laptops they gave us come preloaded with all the latest virusesThis cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...] about Friday Fun – Latest Laptops and software #411 #ff
Friday Fun – Data security #410 #ff
Data security - something for the weekend. Friday Fun - Office humour, cartoon - data security #410 #ffThe Mayor gave me the security key to the city This cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...] about Friday Fun – Data security #410 #ff
Strategic Organizational Development
Organisational Development professionals are the CEOs allies in creating a top performance culture for the organization.Organizational Development professionals are specialists in Change Management and Culture Development. However many find themselves in positions that make it difficult to get a straight line of communication to the CEO. Mainly because of the Organizational structure and the fact that OD-Organization Development is located under HR. Ideally the OD Head would have a position … [Read more...] about Strategic Organizational Development
Friday Fun – Project Management – On time delivery #409 #ff
A little something before the weekend, Deliver that project on time. Friday Fun - Project Management - On time delivery #409 #ffThis cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...] about Friday Fun – Project Management – On time delivery #409 #ff
Ditch the Business cards and use the LinkedIn app when networking
Yes you read it right. You can now leave your business cards behind and use the LinkedIn app on your phone.Many Business cards just get thrown away, so why not save a few trees and not generate some CO2 by not having business cards in the first place?LinkedIn have made it really easy to share details with other people using their app. In this short video I will show you how to connect with other people, face to face in the real world!The LinkedIn app now has 2 great features, an … [Read more...] about Ditch the Business cards and use the LinkedIn app when networking
How to customise your LinkedIn URL
How to customise your LinkedIn URLSo you have a LinkedIn profile like millions of others. But do you remember the URL?Chances are no. LinkedIn as default creates your URL with your name and a bunch of what look like random characters after it. But it is easy to change to something more personal and memorable.In this short video I will show you how to change this on the LinkedIn app … [Read more...] about How to customise your LinkedIn URL
Free material open source training content
Is there such a thing as free open source quality training materials?On an ASTD thread (http://tinyurl.com/2kl2sa) today I caught up with a discussion on free course material. The debate was an interesting one and where one individual raised the comparison with the software market – where great programs like Open-office etc are available free.So having reflected I wondered if this could work for the training and consultancy fields.Open source – would it work for training … [Read more...] about Free material open source training content
Friday Fun – LEAN working, Agile, and proactive leadership #408 #ff
LEAN working, Agile, and proactive leadership. A little something before the weekend: Friday Fun - LEAN working, Agile, and proactive leadership #408 #ffThis cartoon has been produced by Jon Carter www.cartertoons.com with thanks … [Read more...] about Friday Fun – LEAN working, Agile, and proactive leadership #408 #ff
