Looming Gap in The Education Sector In SA
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…
Best of the Best Customer Education 2022 Bracket
It’s time. The Best of the Best Customer Education Bracket for 2022. To review last year’s amazing competition, take a look at the 2021 Results. I prefer a bracket because it adds some vibe and experience that is completely different than a grid. It tells a story, and well, is visible so there is no…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Training for Double Dutch at the Apollo’
Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Training for Double Dutch at the Apollo” by James ThomasFor young people in New York City who participate in competitive double Dutch — a rope-jumping sport — the annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic at the Apollo Theater is an important event. Double Dutch is played with a pair of jump ropes that…
2021 Turkey Awards
What is a turkey? Well, besides a bird, I think most of us think of a bad product or service or in our case, system or solution. And yes, you are totally correct. For me, I toss in some terms that need to go or be stopped in their tracks before confusion does more to…
When those not in L&D or Training are overseeing your learning system
When your car needs repairs, who do you go and see? Likely a mechanic who has the knowledge and expertise (you hope) to solve it. When you have an issue with your lights at your home, who do you call? An electrician, who has the knowledge and expertise, oh and skills to solve it. Your…
Reader’s Mailbag – You Ask, I Respond
I started up again, a reader’s mailbag where you can submit questions to me. This new version (debut here), is based on questions I have received via social media, email direct, and my website. Before diving into the Q/A, for those who are interested but unaware, I know have a LinkedIn Group, called E-Learning Coach,…
Learning and Development – The GAP is coming
I can’t speak for everyone, but I will say, there are plenty of us, on both sides of the aisle, who went to bed, thinking one way, and awakened thinking either the same way or not. We all are going to have to be patient, which in this day and age, is something of a…
Blue-Collar Workers Need Not Apply (Learning new skills via e-learning)
Upskilling. Re-Skilling. Skils Development. It sounds good. Heck, who wouldn’t want to receive learning/training on skill improvement OR on learning a new skill based on their interests OR the possibility of leadership development or a job role tied to a set of specific skills. Go to nearly any learning system on the market who offers…
Meet Jonathan Davies of NuYew
Before working with Alison I was the Founder and CEO of The Training Room, one of the largest private Vocational Training Companies in the UK. During my time we helped over 10,000 people into work across a wide range of sectors from Personal Training to IT. After successfully exiting the company, I became a publisher…
VR is it on Life Support for L&D?
Raise your hand if you were one of the folks who bought into the whole VR will achieve great success in L&D and Training. Raise your hand if you attended a seminar at a trade show and walked away, excited about this new technology and how it can be utilized for L&D/Training. Raise your hand…
