Skills

My name is Craig, and I’m working in a job that requires me to learn about Microsoft Word because I’ll use it often. You know some things but not everything. You might be interested in using AI, like Copilot, with Word or learning to use macros or VBA in Excel. You can learn to create…

South Africa is a country alive with possibility. Despite its unrivaled beauty, the dramatic landscapes, ocean views, rich history and culture, South Africa remains a largely unequal society. A reality perpetuated by the broken and unequal education system. The start of the new school year brings back into focus the looming gap that’s prevalent in…

South Africa is a country alive with possibility. Despite its unrivaled beauty, the dramatic landscapes, ocean views, rich history and culture, South Africa remains a largely unequal society. A reality perpetuated by the broken and unequal education system. The start of the new school year brings back into focus the looming gap that’s prevalent in…

I remember the very first time. The first time that I saw myself appearing in ads in Mexico with some pretty spiffy bell bottom jeans, striped no less. Then there was the entire ensemble, shirt and jeans. I was only seven. A star in the making. Just as I remember those fond memories (okay, I…

Talk. Let’s chat a bit. As you know, nowadays, there are many places where talking, discussing, exploring, and pushing a narrative can lead to all types of information and disinformation. No one platform is immune from it. On the professional side, you see it with LinkedIn and that thread you still can’t figure out how…

I’m sure it happens to you.  There you are at work, when you ask yourself, how would Plato handle it? What would Peter the Great do in this situation with your missing lunch, that was there just an hour ago waving at you in the fridge? Perhaps in the next few weeks you will visit…

Automatic Pot Stirrers. Until yesterday, I had no idea this even existed, and only learned about it (a learning experience) from an Uncommon Goods catalog. I saw it, and thought this is a clever idea. I then did what folks who see products that think “maybe I’ll buy it” go online to do comparision pricing.…

Back in January (2021), I wrote about the Talent Development Platform market and how I identified what is a TDP, among other items. In March (2021), I identified where the Corporate Learning System market is heading, including the identification of three groups that will define the segments. Both of these items are mentioned because they…

How often have you thought about your boss in this way – “How did they get the ability to manage, people?”  OR “As a leader, they stink.” – Oh, if you are the boss, just know some folks think you can’t lead, your welcome. Anyway,  the fact of the matter is there is way too…

Skills, Gig Economy, Training, Learning, Employee Onboarding, Job Role, Workforce Development, and AI-these are not just random words. They are interconnected elements that shape the future of our workforce. What do these seemingly disparate elements have in common? How do they intersect in the context of AI and workforce development? What if we added corporate…