Vincent Price coined the phrase, “I know what I like … and I like what I know” and while he was referring to art, I see L&D teams with different operational requests provide one solution. We’re missing the need of the broader learning community with this model, to be blunt, not every training request or … Continue reading
What would you do? New machine that requires 8 people/shift to operate and 24 hours to prepare training as they install the machine and 1 operating manual. We learned by doing along with the participants because sometimes, the best learning happens when you don’t know all the answers but share a desire to figure it out, … Continue reading
What would you do? New machine that requires 8 people/shift to operate and you have 24 hours to prepare training as they install the machine and only one operating manual. Sometimes the best solution is to admit the truth, we had no materials, no slides, no lecture. Just one manual and a lot of curiosity. … Continue reading
https://www.williamjryan.com/ I was working on a project when a senior lead asked me if I had included all 4 “I’s”. The model described was that with the directions (instruction) and the content in context (information) and using an active assessment strategy (interaction) the result would be an improved work performance (innovation), the “I4”! A recent post … Continue reading
Working remotely and as a hybrid worker has brought new challenges for leaders especially about building trust and autonomy and making sure everyone’s aligned towards the same goals and delivering quality work without micromanaging or losing touch. Check out this video where I share tips around building trust, fostering collaborative teams, and developing a culture of curiosity. Also … Continue reading
If you can’t see me leading, then how will you know I’m a leader? That’s seems to be a concern as many are pushing for a return to the office and others are asking, why? In this video I examine how leadership should be intentional with curiosity driving open conversations. Plan the time and focus on the people, … Continue reading
From not commuting to a walk outside at lunch, many of us have embraced new levels of flexibility in our schedules and lives. Working remotely and as a hybrid worker has brought new challenges for leaders especially about building trust and autonomy and making sure everyone’s aligned towards the same goals and delivering quality work … Continue reading
Did you know that until 1955, if you wanted a cup of coffee you had to drink it on your own time? Times have changed but then, as we see now, the focus is on someone’s performance. I share a video where I look how times have changed from the breakroom to the kitchen as we live … Continue reading
If you can’t see me leading then how will you know I’m a leader? That’s seems to be a concern as many are pushing for a return to the office and others are asking, why? Is success measured by how many people are on your team? I think it’s time to talk more about what … Continue reading
Remember saying, “there’s not enough time in the day to do everything” when we were still in the office? Seems this is still happening only we now have the data that shows our remote interactions are shifting to mirror our old in-person interactions more closely. In this video I share how I see the role of the … Continue reading