Editor’s note: Is ‘distracted focus’ the new skill of our time? For knowledge workers, being able to focus on work and manage distractions are becoming two critical skills. The challenge is to be able to do both effectively, day in and day out.
Editor’s note: This anecdote tells us that short bursts of activity are far more productive than prolonged activity. So why do workplaces focus on the latter?
Editor’s note: Learning provider GoodPractice has curated a list of 10 L&D podcasts that are well worth checking out. I would say that as the one I co-produce with Nigel Paine is on the list!
Editor’s note: Some useful insights here that could be useful for producing more engaging email newsletters.
Editor’s note: It’s interesting to see that learning behaviours such as inquiry and curiosity underpin the two traits discussed here – cognitive diversity and psychological safety. Useful insights here into helping teams work more effectively.
Editor’s note: This article uses the book Ten Steps to Complex Learning as its reference and discusses how learning should be designed for complex tasks.
Editor’s note: This in-depth look at digital body language raises some interesting questions and challenges for L&D. How can learning professionals currently measure digital body language and what value does it offer now and in the future?
Editor’s note: This is a good guide to help get started using Twitter. The platform is a great resource for learning professionals so if you aren’t using it then I’d encourage you to get started. I’d also add that it’s OK to use it as a news feed too – simply follow the people and sources that interest you.
Editor’s note: This morning’s #ldinsight chat on creativity got me thinking about creative thinking, which is an important part of creativity. This talk provides some good examples of how to think more creatively.
Editor’s note: A comprehensive list of tools to ensure your web offerings are accessible to all.
Editor’s note: Facilitation seems to be an important skill set for L&D professionals. So what makes an effective facilitator? This article summarises the thoughts of a group of experienced facilitators and highlights six key skills.
Editor’s note: A really great video from Nick-Shackleton-Jones and Nick Welch that explores user experience and performance support. Makes a powerful point about how L&D can best support employees in their moment of need.
Editor’s note: I like the notion of thinking about intellectual virtues, especially as L&D professionals and many more workers are knowledge workers. Be courageous in your thinking!
Editor’s note: This is a really useful guide to neurodiversity in the workplace. What adjustments are L&D teams making to ensure learning is open to all?
Editor’s note: L&D teams struggle with marketing learning programmes which is why this advice is so useful. The title of an email can be enough to catch colleague’ attention.