In this series of posts, I explore six ways in which learning professionals can realise a transformation in the way that learning and development occurs in their organisations. The second step on the route to transformation is a shift from interventions that are synchronous to those that are asynchronous. The argument for being synchronous. MORE >>

Seth Godin is the author of several books about “marketing, the spread of ideas and managing both customers and employees with respect” They are bestsellers.  His blog is one of my favourites and I highly recommend it. His Squidoo Lens is also worth a look. At least not all of the time.). Prepare. What might not seem obvious? MORE >>

A friend of mine contacted me the other day, perplexed about a message she had received from a representative of one of her local Toastmasters clubs. She's been thinking of joining a club and had been looking around on the Web for one near her. Here's what she said to me: ".I Really helpful. What's a CC? Does it mean anything to you?" Ironic indeed! MORE >>

In the bad old days, experts on body language tried to decode specific gestures by attaching specific meanings to them.    We know better today; in fact, now we know that body language determines the thinking behind meaning.    That’s ridiculous.    First of all, most gestures can mean a dozen things.  MORE >>

Microsoft has just released a public beta (pre-release vesion) of the next version of Office, called Office 2013. You can get it here. I’ll be doing a full review, but for now, I wanted to give you a feel for what to expect. Work anywhere, on any device. There’s a major conceptual change. Wide screen is in. The look is different. MORE >>