You’d think upon looking at this photo that I’d say something less than a G-rated post. Well not this time. I’ve initially categorized this as one of my “mom conversations” because most, if not all, moms, would most likely say something with regard to protection to their kids…but I have another thought on this. It’s about leadership and training protection.
Protection comes in a variety of formats from this photo: (1) from oncoming projectiles, (2) from falling debris, and (3) from uneven surfaces.
In leadership, if I try the analogy, it would be (1) copyright protection from oncoming potential lawsuits or protection by having a clear set of work processes to prevent oncoming HR challenges, (2) protection from falling stock prices and (3) protection from the constantly changing landscape.
In trainnig, if I continue the analogy thread, it would be (1) preparation to protect you from oncoming learner queries that you may not known off hand (2) preparing the classroom environment to protect you from equipment failing or malfunctioning (3) protect yourself from courseware content shifts that you may or may not be sure of delivering.
Protection is important. It’s proactive. It’s purposeful preparation. Might save you loads of capital and resources or like the photo, your life.
So its your turn to share - What other three protection you can think of that you do in your industry?
April 16, 2007
Brainstorming is a great opportunity to build new knowledge. An online brainstorming program provides a medium for the world to participate in development of this new knowledge. So I posted a question - How do you engage lifelong creative and innovative learners?
In engaging learners to have a passion for continuous creative and innovative learning, I find Thales’
Know thyself as a good starting point. Three activities I ask individuals to complete prior to starting a programme that incorporates continuous C&I learning relate to personality, learning style, and various quotients.
1. Do you know your personality style? Have you taken a Myer’s Briggs test before or something similar? Following Chris Lott and D’Arcy Norman, an example looks like this:
You Are An ENTJ
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The Executive
You are a natural leader - with confidence and strength that inspires others. Driven to succeed, you are always looking for ways to gain, power, knowledge, and expertise. Sometimes you aren’t the most considerate person, especially to those who are a bit slow.You are not easily intimidated - and you have a commanding, awe-inspiring presence. You would make a great CEO, entrepreneur, or consultant. |
What’s Your Personality Type?
2. Do you know your learning style? One online example from North Carolina State University is here. Are you Active or Reflective? Sensing or Intuitive? Visual or Verbal? Sequential or Global? Although these may reflect your most natural way of learning, we are always able to learn using other modalities so long as we are attuned to the process.
3. Do you know your Qs? EQ, IQ, CQ…? Sample IQ here or Mensa’s workout here . Information on CQ here and Emotional Intelligence Quotient here.
Why do you need to know yourself first before you have a programme of continuous learning? So that the programme fits your organisation’s make up. Each organisation is unique and using a programme because its de rigeur is not the most appropriate approach.
Question for you then is this:
1. Do you have a continuous learning programme in place at work?
2. What were the processes prior-during-after the programme was implemented? What were the processes for the implementors and the rest of the employees affected?
3. What improvements can you incorporate so that this programme sticks?Post your thoughts here.
April 16, 2007
