At every good job interview, there is at least one ‘nagging’ question that follows you home. One that has forever stayed with me is: ‘What do you bring to the table, that isn’t already here?’ Ok…what do you say that won’t come off as arrogant to a team that has decades of experience in an industry […]
Author: debra
Personal relationships and business – an odd couple
Organizations often give ‘lip service’ to the idea that what is important to the individuals that make it up, really matters. However, you won’t observe a high level of pride, dedication, and commitment to an organization’s mission and vision, unless that sentiment is more than just talk. Much time and money is invested trying to identify […]
Entrepreneurial spirit
I was very intrigued by the article The True Meaning of ‘Entrepreneur’ by @SteveTobak. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, an entrepreneur is “one who organizes, manages and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.” I feel like the general definition of ‘entrepreneur’ just does not communicate the essence of what many of us recognize as […]
Survival of the Fittest
As forward thinking organizations aim for greater transparency, paying close attention to the change management strategy throughout the transformation can be an invaluable learning experience. If your initial response is to play it safe and prepare to jump ship due to the uncertainty, think again! Without a doubt, looking out for #1 and discovering WIIFM […]
Focus
Thanks to technological advances, never in history have we been expected to cope with such rapid change. For companies that are sensitive to what their customers want and need, business goals are changing in real-time. Sometimes it can feel like you are experiencing an all-out assault on who you are, who you aspire to be, […]
What’s in it for me?
Many people feel helpless and consequently dis-empowered when experiencing major organizational change. However, the impact of any change on you, depends on you. In order to determine WIIFM, consider all aspects of your current role (the good, the bad, and the ugly). Then ask yourself the following 3 questions: How will the change impact my […]
Thrive during organizational change
Organizational change encompasses a variety of interactions: new ways of collaborating with colleagues, adoption of new technology systems, modification of job descriptions, introduction of new products or services, as well as expansion to new markets. Your personal experience of organizational change can range from: frightening, exciting, overwhelming, and inspiring. Initially, you may feel helpless and […]
Headless Open Course
I am excited about exploring a new MOOC I discovered via Stephen Downes OLDaily blog. The concept and structure (or lack of structure) is extremely unique so at this point I am not even going to attempt to describe it. Check it out for yourself. I’ll be sharing my experiences as I go along! Let […]
Who cares about course completion?
In his blog, Courses or Learning Episodes, Steve Wheeler, provided much food for thought. The instructional design course that I facilitate online does not have as a goal course completion by all students. The goal is simply to provide a source of just in time learning experiences presented in a context that encourages learners to […]
Managing Your Online Presence
Trying to manage a personal and professional online presence has become a bit of nightmare! I’m all over the place (i.e. linkedin, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, personal blog, personal website, course Facebook page, course Google Group, and various learning management system communication platforms). For one reason or another, I need them all! Each platform has different […]