If you had forty minutes with your boss, what would you say, to make life better for you, for him (her?), for the company? For me, it’s all about the Internet. I deal in Online: pixels and words, and am overwhelmed by the inadequate perception and misunderstanding of these two elements when dealing with the Web. I had the pleasure… Read more →
After some time trying very hard to do exciting things, take the initiative, act on vision and engage in general fun ideas, I have decided that for the most part, it is largely wasted time and effort. Sad. Even though some may wish that I did more, got more people involved (who want to be, damnit!), spread exciting vibes –… Read more →
As I watch numerous presentations from ‘leaders in the field’ of ‘elearning’, or ‘technology enhanced learning’ or even ‘blended learning’, or just about any term of learning that hints at using a computer, I am increasingly frustrated at the sheer repetition of it all. Those who are obviously in the thrall of The New, i.e. great new devices and technologies… Read more →
When do you know you’ve reached the end of the line? That is, when all else has failed, your brick wall grows higher and higher, your circle of influence smaller and smaller? A decision looms, but when to make that jump and say enough is enough is a very hard judgement call. We all need the safety net of the… Read more →
‘Knowledge’. With a capital K, specific Knowledge and Skills, not the general concept of knowledge. Knowledge is only as valuable as the market dictates. What about ‘pay peanuts, get monkeys’? Recently I said I wasn’t prepared to keep sharing my Knowledge for little or no reward, and certainly no recognition or opportunity for forward progression. A senior colleague told me that… Read more →