Posts tagged CPD
New normal. New catchphrase. New L and D challenges?
New normal. New catchphrase. New L and D challenges?

Are we experiencing a new normal - or is this just the next step on a journey of change for Learning and Development practitioners?

Photo by Alexander Gilbertson on Unsplash

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Coaching, Learning, Skills and Values, Training, WellbeingAmanda DudmanL and D, new normal, WFH, remote and flexible working, wellbeing, stress, pandemic, demography, coaching, learning, managers, challenges, VUCA, volatile, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, induction, up skilling, virtual learning, blended learning, on demand learning, skills needs, behaviours, capabilities, methodologies, performance dips, mental health, manager as coach, demographymillenials, flexibility, making virtual learning stick, interventions, classroom, outcomes, agile working, agile learning, experiential learning, feedback, value, language, training, trends, CPD, organisational performance, culture change, pioneers, change agents, collaborationComment
CPD opportunities just got better in lockdown for coaches and mentors
CPD opportunities just got better in lockdown for coaches and mentors

Take the opportunity of lockdown to have a great CPD plan as a coach and mentor. I include 5 books to consider.

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Coaching, MentoringAmanda Dudmancoaching, mentoring, Peltier, Jenny Rogers, reflective practice, CPD, Skype, zoom, virtual space, lockdown, learning, development, Do Lectures, NLP, webinars, classroom, practitioners, post graduate, books, Coaching Skills, knowledge, trust, therapeutic, Executives, Directors, non directive coaching, David megginson, David Clutterbuck, Stephen Palmer, Alison Whybrow, Coaching Psychology, theoires, academic, practical, M, Myles Downey, Arrien, feedback, relationship building, flexible support, intake, contractingComment
WHF #2. The tech opportunity
WHF #2. The tech opportunity

Lockdown life provides the opportunity to really learn how to master technology for WFH.

Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash

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TrainingAmanda Dudmantech, WFH, headphones, zoom, Google, Skype, buisness, Teams, Go to Meeting, facetime, device, laptop, WhatsApp, iPhone, smart phone, rural, urban, speed, connectivity, webinars, whiteboard, chat, lockdown, apps, applications, CPD, learning, development, tutorials, instructions, video, webcam, coaching, mentoringComment
WFH. Getting some structure
WFH. Getting some structure

As a seasoned WFH-er, I have some advice and tips for those who are finding it all a bit new.

How to get some structure.

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Skills and Values, MotivationAmanda DudmanWFH, lockdown, time management, self management, time blocking, working from home, WhatsApp, problem solving, team, communications, support, wellbeing, chat, self relaint, structure, micro business, socilaisation, timeframes, boundaries, interruptions, flexibly, control, choice, goals, plan, fake breask, hour and a half, breask, garden, laptop, Shared calendars, inbox, bite size pieces, development, CPD, TED, learning, space, upskilling, motivation, rewardsComment
Fostering empathetic listening as a mentor and coach
Fostering empathetic listening as a mentor and coach

Some ideas and practical tips on the skill of listening empathetically.

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Coaching, Mentoring, Skills and ValuesAmanda Dudmanlistening, empathy, empathetic listening, active listening, coach, mentor, reflective practice, CPD, Stephen Covey, coachee, mentee, filtering, self aware, questioning, open questions, clean question, world view, understanding, Senge, feelings, perspectives, step inot the shoes, training, coach training, frame of reference, non-judgmental, values, beliefs, compassion, trust, connection, summarise back, pay attention, silence, non verbal, voice, language, body languageComment
Mentoring A to Z series blog: reflective practice
Mentoring A to Z series blog: reflective practice

The second in my series of daily blogs for National Mentoring Day on 27th October. A practice share and some ideas on reflective practice in mentoring.

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Learning, MentoringAmanda Dudmanmentor, mentee, reflective practice, questioning, timeline, mentoring, skills, National Mentoring Day 2018, benefits, CPD, continued professional development, volunteer, learning, learning styles, David Kolb, Honey and Mumford, practice, professional standards, growth, outcomes, value, learn how to learn, questions Comment
Remote and flexible working - working on trust more deeply
Remote and flexible working - working on trust more deeply

Addressing how Managers need to and can build trust in a remote and flexible working environment.

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Skills and Values, TrainingAmanda Dudmanagile, remote working, flexible working, coaching, training, trust, competence, results, results orientated work environment, ROWE, open, honest relationships, role of the manager, communication trust, challenge, working on trust, CPD, knoweldge, skills, hot desking, home working, building trust, integrity, caring, confidentiality, wellbeing, mentor Comment
The story about blue tits and robins and social learning
The story about blue tits and robins and social learning

How social learning for birds teaches us how we should be using it at work.

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Learning, Skills and ValuesAmanda Dudmanlearning, learning at work, digital learning, agile, agile learning, social learning, CIPD, Leaders in Learning, training, practitioner, learning and development, communication, change, remote working, qualifications, CPD, professional development, work, clients, 70-20-10, classroom, boot straps, 21st century, skills Comment