Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Do you use music in training?  If not, take a listen and consider using music in your learning environment.    #learning  #training #music

Staging your classroom should also cover non-physical items, such as room odors.    #classroom  #training  #learning 

It is important to keep your classroom stocked with some basic supplies.    #learning  #classroom #training

Even if you don't own the training room, keeping the room, neat and clean, helps to set expectations for the learning that will take place.    #learning  #training  #classroom 

The classroom is, in a sense, an extension of the instructor.

In this final podcast, Kurt Nemes discusses the resources he uses to keep on "top of his game" in the area of sexual harassment training.

In this podcast, I discuss with Kurt, what can happen to organizations that allow sexual harassment to take place. 

In this podcast, Kurt Nemes tells us how he came to focus on sexual harassment training. 

This podcast introduces you to a three part series with Kurt Nemes.  Kurt specializes in sexual harassment training.  Our first podcast introduces my listeners to Kurt and how he found his calling in this type of training.  The second podcast focuses on what can happen if sexual harassment is not dealt with in an organization.  The final podcast focuses on how Kurt keeps himself at "the top of his...

This will be the third and final podcast on business coaches. 

In Part Two, we do a quick review of two additional types of coaches. 

There are a number of different types of coaches in the business world.  Let's do a quick review of two types.

How did an obscure word, and some careful listening, assisted in making an important connection.

Do you know that the purpose of a networking event is?  To have a drink?  Munch on the free snacks?  Maybe network? 

Gamification is still a thing in learning.  But, are gamification badges still a thing?  Listen to my experience recently with badges.

Today, it is common to hear: "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff!"  And, that may be true to some extent.  However, if you are an independent consultant or small business owner, you need to "Sweat the Small Stuff!"

Today, when most organizations roll-out a new learning program, they are doing it not only for their US based staff, but for staff located in other countries.  The learning professional, in working with the business sponsor, must make a determination whether or not to translate these materials into other languages.  This podcast will take a look at some of the considerations, if you decide to tran...

Have training materials created for you?  Think you own the materials?  Think again.  Run time: 1:42 min.

In this third and final interview, Bruce Cotting (RLAH Realtor) tells us which podcasts he listens to, and uses to keep himself at the "top of his game." 

The November/December 2019 issue of Successful Meetings Magazine contained an article entitled "Tips and Tricks of the Trade." It focused on some of the best practices of meeting and event planners.  However, these tips and tricks can also apply to other professions, such as for those of us in the learning industry. In this episode, we will focus on Be Visible (Tip #5) and Be Your Best Self (Tip #...

The November/December 2019 issue of Successful Meetings Magazine contained an article entitled "Tips and Tricks of the Trade." It focused on some of the best practices of meeting and event planners.  However, these tips and tricks can also apply to other professions, such as for those of us in the learning industry. In this episode, we will focus on Master Technology (Tip #3) and Never Stop Learni...

It is always interesting to learn, how people learn.  We take a moment with Bruce Cotting, RLAH Realtor to learn how he learns, and how does he identify "take-aways."

The November/December 2019 issue of Successful Meetings Magazine contained an article entitled "Tips and Tricks of the Trade." It focused on some of the best practices of meeting and event planners.  However, these tips and tricks can also apply to other professions, such as for those of us in the learning industry. In this episode, we will focus on Build Relationships (Tip #1) and Finding the Rig...

The November/December 2019 issue of Successful Meetings Magazine contained an article entitled "Tips and Tricks of the Trade." It focused on some of the best practices of meeting and event planners.  However, these tips and tricks can also apply to other professions, such as for those of us in the learning industry.