We make learning fun and effective too. This is our Learning Moment mini manifesto. We do our best every day to live and work by it. We believe that learning is essential for a thriving, healthier, more successful and happier workplace. We are dedicated to creating learning spaces that…
Tips for innovating on MAC programmes On longer L&D programmes, such as Manager as Coach (MAC), there are a range of ways you can innovate. For example, if you have the capacity, you can factor in a small amount of ‘scaffolding time’ – this is extra structure that enables you to…
We've been working with student advisors, supporting them to learn coaching skills. That way, they can flex between advising and coaching in a conversation with learners. We've been using our 'scaffolding techniques' to build on the impact they encounter on the workshops and action learning sets: pre-programme conversations with participants…
Join the free L&D group I’m not sure if you have heard about the free moving L&D group I lead (next meeting 7th June 10.00am). It’s a supportive online space, to discuss how L&D is changing, what we are working on in our organisations and to discuss a special L&D theme ‘Burnout’…
The Learning Moment team are experimenting with programme follow up. So we can help you better feedback and impact about the programmes we lead with you. What we are piloting: Padlet on Standard programmes With standard programmes, e.g. two half day modules, we are experimenting with Padlet follow up, especially…
(2 min read) With a coachee’s permission, I recently recorded part of a coaching session and shared it with my supervisor for discussion. It was one of the most important and yet nerve-wracking coaching activities I’ve taken part in! So, here’s some information on why having your supervisor reflect on…
I’m interviewing leaders and staff, discovering what has made their teams resilient during this uncertain time that we’ve been through globally. I’ll be presenting some of the information in a workshop at the SDF Festival of Learning later next week. In the meantime, here's some insights on why we need a…
TheoryU is a complete process for innovative change. Andry has been learning about TheoryU since 2015. Learning Journeys are just one of the TheoryU tools. What are Learning Journeys’ for? TheoryU ‘Learning Journeys’ encourage you to move out of your daily routine and allow you to observe more deeply and…
I’m learning about Deborah Tannen’s work. Her research focuses on conversations[1]. On why we understand and often misunderstand each other. Good conversation skills are in my experience, crucial at work. Whether you work on customer service, as an administrator or as a manager using coaching skill. Working on your conversation…
You either love team-building events or you hate them. I dislike team away-days that are full of back-to-back speaker presentations. But I’d love to go to a paintball team away day. My favourite team away days are the facilitated ones, where we chat, explore ideas, innovate, and plan our new way forward…