"I respect that you're a vegetarian, but I can't authorize using an artichoke hear for your transplant." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #47
Breaking Good: office coffee breaks unite workers and stimulate creativity
Coffee breaks are a very important part of the work culture and provide employees with an excellent way to bond. While the coffee break was only brought into the work environment relatively recently, it has been a growing trend in the last century to enjoy a cup of coffee mid-morning. This pick-me-up can optimise productivity all day long, as well as give employees some personal time to talk or relax. Healthier EmployeesCoffee doesn’t just lead to a happier state of mind; it also has a … [Read more...] about Breaking Good: office coffee breaks unite workers and stimulate creativity
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #46
"I didn't know I was pregnant. My office is such a stressful place to work, everyone feels nauseous in the morning!" … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #46
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #45
"Our office coffee machine makes 50 different flavours. That counts as workplace diversity, doesn't it?" … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #45
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #44
"It takes about 15 cups of coffee to make me feel creative. Thinking outside of the box is easy after you start to hallucinate." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #44
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #43
"I love reading. I read about 3 hours a day. My favourite book is Facebook." … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #43
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #42
"Larry accidentally drank some decaf! Does anyone know how to use a defibrillator?" … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #42
Experience is not the same as on-the-job learning (or training) #HRBlog
Work experience is not the same as learning. We often hear of Human Resource Managers using “on-the-job training” as a preferred training approach. But what does it really mean? Is it just experience of doing a job or task?Learning on-the-job definition On-the-job training (OJT) is a form of training taking place in a normal working situation Source Experience is not the same as learning We do learn from experiences, but is the “learning” that the individual gets and interprets what the … [Read more...] about Experience is not the same as on-the-job learning (or training) #HRBlog
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #41
"If an invoice is due in 30 days we pay it in 60 days. If it's due in 60 days, we pay it in 90 days. If it's due in 90 days, then they probably don't need the money anyway." This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #41
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #40
> "In lieu of a bonus, I will LIKE and SHARE everything you put on Facebook for the next 30 days."This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #40
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #39
> "Our sales this quarter don't add up to a hill of beans, which is just as well since beans cause gas and that would open us up to a whole new series of environmental regulations."This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #39
30 Behaviours for Effective Learning
Using researched based learning and instructional design Based on research from the fields of cognitive science and neuroscience, Ewell* suggests that there are 30 behaviours which when adopted lead to effective learning. For those of us responsible for workplace learning and development activity, we should consider these behaviours and build our development strategies towards harnessing them in our learning and instructional design. Whether we use the outdated 70:20:10 or the 3-33, there … [Read more...] about 30 Behaviours for Effective Learning
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #38
> "If at first you don't succeed - cry. It will make everyone feel awkward and they will be really nice to you for the rest of the day."This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #38
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #37
> "You're telling me I'm not allowed to vote just because I'm a dog? I demand equal rights!"This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #37
What we know about learning, and the process of learning new things
Much of what we know about effective learning was originally taken from the world of academia and higher education; these points can also be translated into occupational and business learning and training spaces. This piece is no different.Taken from preparation for an annual conference for “American Academics and Higher Education” in 1997, this piece summarises the presentation of Peter T. Ewell from the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) Where is this … [Read more...] about What we know about learning, and the process of learning new things
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #36
> "Nobody can accuse us of lying. The chart is lying."This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #36
How to write a blog – getting motivated to write
How to write a blog is continued from a recent post “How to write a blog – length and regularity”, this piece looks at how to write. Using this approach it will be easier to write well and regularly!The author Rachel Aaron (The Spirit Thief) on her blog introduced a concept for professional writers to increase their writing rate. Whilst this is not important for “business” bloggers (internal or external), the tool she introduces is helpful to resistant writers. This tools is called “The … [Read more...] about How to write a blog – getting motivated to write
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #35
> "Dear Andy - How are you? Your mother and I are fine. We both miss you and hope you are doing well. We look forward to seeing you again the next time your computer crashes and you come downstairs for something to eat. Love, Mom and Dad."This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #35
Blogging for business – How to write a blog – length and regularity
No matter where you are in a business, internal communication tools are increasing, and we are expected to write a blog. Many of us either hate the thought of writing or just cannot be motivated to do it.Whilst researching something I came across a great tip for blog writers. This blog shares some of that. How long should a blog be? Some research was done into some of the most popular blogs on the internet suggests that successful blogs are between 250 and 600 words. This is a lot less … [Read more...] about Blogging for business – How to write a blog – length and regularity
RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #34
"I want you to meet the client, show him our catalogue, make your sales presentation, let him test the demon, then close the sale, arrange for shipping, and process the invoice.""I already did all that with my phone while you were talking." >This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #34




















