Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

No matter where you are training -- a standard training room or a general purpose room -- there are certain things you need to do to ensure that the participants have a positive learning experience.

 

#training  #learning  #classroom #directions #odors #learningstrategy  #trainingstrategy  #trainingsetup

It seems that Gen-Zers like to thank everyone in public for everything they do, even if it is minor.  Is this your experience?  Hear about my friend Stella and and her experience.

#GenZ #dress #zoomers #businesstips #ThankYou #Thanks #thankeveryone #businesslife #business

Do Gen-Zers (aka Zoomers) know how to dress appropriately for work?  Hear about my friend Stella and her experience in dealing with Gen-Zers.

 

#GenZ #dress #workattire #dressappropriate #training #learning #zoomers #businesstips

In the last episode, I discussed three reasons why you should use movies in training. 

In this episode, I examine the things you need to do and keep in mind, that if you do decide to use movies in training.

#moviescenes #Movies #Training #learning #LearningJourney #Trainingmethods #Learningmethods  

Many training courses include movie clips.  However, including movie clips for the sake of including them is a waste of time.  Learn three reasons why you should include them.  

#movie #moviescene #learning #training #movieclips #learningstrategy #trainingstrategy

In January 2024, I received a letter from NYC Department of Personnel.  I could not believe that he was alive! 

#NYC #NYC2024 #work #W2Form #Death

I wanted to share with you five little ideas (an effect, a bias, two fallacies, and a saying) from Morgan Housel's February 2020 article.  Thought you might find them interesting.

 

#Effect #Ideas #fallacy #bias #sayings #principles #Rule #Rules

 

 

In my last episode, I shared a story about Stella and her younger (Gen-Z) co-worker and how the younger worker "hijacked" a meeting.  In this episode, I discuss thoughts on what needs to be done about the "hijacker."

#meeting #meetings #corporatelife #etiquette #rules #Agenda #hijack #GenZ    

Recently, I was talking with Stella, who is a friend of mine.  She told me about a younger colleague (GenZer) who "hijacked" a meeting.  Have you ever heard of anyone "hijacking" a meeting?  If you haven't, then have a listen to this episode.

 

#meeting #meetings #corporatelife #etiquette #rules #Agenda  #hijack  #GenZ

I am revisiting an episode from March 2021.  The ME BOX is a great idea and thought I would share it with you again.  Enjoy!

 

#icebreaker #icebreakergames #orientation #teambuilding #teambuildinggames

Not only do you need to take a break, but when you do, you need to "Get Up and Out!"

 

#break #nocellphones #walking #takeabreak #takeawalk #takeawalkoutdoors  #breaktime

Looking for free images to use in your videos, presentations, etc.  I have two sites for you.

 

#images #freeimages #imagesforwork #freeart #free #powerpoint #presentations #graphics

As many of us know, the older you get, not only are organizations less likely to value you, but so are your co-workers.  Hear about a survey from late 2023 on this.

#oldage #organization #seniorworker #agefriendly #Respect #organizationchallenge  #worklifebalance

Saying "goodbye" to LinkedIn is not something you may want to do but it may be necessary.  Hear about one man's experience, as he come to the end of this professional career.

 

#linkedin #linkedincommunity #linkedinengagement #profile #business #businessadvice #businessbranding  #retire  #retirement

Coffee Badging.  Know what it is?  If not have a listen and maybe, just maybe it is more hype than reality.

 

#coffee #coffeebadging #worklifebalance #workingfromhome #workculture #workexperience #workenvironment

It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years. In this final episode, I will take a look at my decision to become a training/learning consultant. 

#buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospective #consultant #consultantlife 

It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years. In Part Three, I will take a look at some of the decisions made at the time to see if they were the correct ones. 

#buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospective

It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years. In Part Two, I will take a look at some of the decisions made at the time to see if they were the correct ones.

#buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospective

It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years.  In Part One, I will take a look at some of the decisions made at the time to see if they were the correct ones.

#buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospective