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The 'new normal' is what precisely? Reflections from posting in lockdown.
The 'new normal' is what precisely? Reflections from posting in lockdown.

Ten quotes out of many that give pause to the notion of what the ‘new normal’ is or could be.

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Skills and Values, Learning, ExperiencesAmanda Dudmanpandemic, new normal, Linked In, Matt Haig, climate breakdown, quotes, Black Lives Matter, ways of owrking, diversity, inclusion, jobs, change, mental health, shopping, mass consumerism, leaders, Jacinda, kind, communicators, failure, visionaries, solve problems, traits, creative, decisions, growth, pivot, business, survival, PM, pre-coronaComment
What has happened to L and D in this corona virus crisis?
What has happened to L and D in this corona virus crisis?

Inital thoughts. L and D is important and integral to helping us all in the new world of work post covid-19.

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Learning, Training, Skills and ValuesAmanda Dudmanlearning, learning and development, training, coaching, management development, managers, organisations, L and D, lockdown, Covid-19, corona virus, gardening, capabilities, motivation, skills, values, confident, business, webinars, digital, furlough, pivot, knowledge, flexible, adpatable, resilient, agile, remote working, beneficiaries, organisational performance, performance management, outcomes, CIPD, skills at work, survey, employers, behaviours, zoom, zoom fatigue, online learning, meeting practices, 2020, work quality, trends, onboarding, induction, WFHComment
Making the most of downtime to boost wellbeing when you work on your own
Making the most of downtime to boost wellbeing when you work on your own

Ideas and tips blog. I write about making you - i.e. everyone who runs your own small/micro business - take time off for wellbeing, self development and some social responsibility.

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Learning, Skills and Values, Social ResponsibilityAmanda Dudmanwellbeing, stress, downtime, emails, time, relationships, time off, volunteering, skills, planning, development, freelancer, business, emotional investment, enterprise, balanced, risk, holiday, social responsibility, travelling, in-box, hobbies, pass times, red dot green dot, 9 to 5 Comment
The four mantras of mentoring
The four mantras of mentoring

I discovered four lessons from those putting mentoring skills into practice with apprentices.

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Learning, Mentoring, Skills and ValuesAmanda Dudmanskills, apprentices, mentoring apprentices, mentee, Apprenticemakers, SFEDI, IOEE, business, training, business owners, listening, potential, knowledge, conversation, communicate, communication, attitude, career, benefits, four mantras, work, marine, supervision, line management, college, assessment, staff, managers, flexibleComment