Inspired Learning and Leading
I cannot emphasize strongly enough the power of reflection. Structured reflection helps participants connect theory and information with their personal experience and make it actually usable. In fact, research in adult workplace learning shows that efforts are most effective when […]
…That is the question! I am especially curious to hear your thoughts on how you schedule breaks for participants. My fear is always that once people have a chance to float away to the restroom, snacks, or their cell phones, […]
What’s in a name? One of my favorite opening discussion questions is an icebreaker that involves people sharing the story of their name with each other: the meaning, the family history, the cultural connections. Knowing and calling someone by their […]
Shortly after I moved to California, my best friend began dating a guy who was “into” food. This was a new concept to me, and, frankly, I found it unsettling. An apple was an apple. A boiled ravioli was no […]
I saw a post on LinkedIn the other day which read, “Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is hard. Do it anyway.” The post was from someone who works as a recruiter, and I couldn’t agree more. In fact, I […]