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Martyn Sloman: Martyn Sloman reflects on lessons learned during his 40-year working life
Having just celebrated 40 years as a member of the workforce, I would like to use this month's column to offer a personal reflection. What is the...
Training Journal, 11/01/08 by Martyn Sloman · More from publication -
This month, Martyn Sloman rides in on a virtual horse, but is it as good as the real thing?
There seems to be a growing interest in the virtual world as a tool for learning. There seems to be a growing interest in the virtual world as a...
Training Journal, 10/01/08 by Martyn Sloman · More from publication -
Cultural differences are just one part of the L&D mix
Some years ago our family went on holiday in the South of France in early autumn. My wife suggested that I organise a surprise evening out, so I...
Training Journal, 09/01/08 by Martyn Sloman · More from publication -
A cautionary tale of Web 2.0
One advantage of being a veteran (an unflattering description if ever there was) is that you can see patterns coming round again. One advantage...
Training Journal, 08/01/08 by Martyn Sloman · More from publication -
With conference season in full swing, Martyn Sloman has some words of wisdom for organisers and speakers
Easter through to early summer seems to be the main season for learning, training and development conferences. These range from the big...
Training Journal, 07/01/08 by Martyn Sloman · More from publication -
Martyn Sloman: this month, Martyn Sloman reflects on the joys of being an author—and how a little decency goes a long way
Unless you are a Jim Collins or a Ken Blanchard, writing books produces little in the way of income. The process is always time-consuming and often...
Training Journal, 06/01/08 by Martyn Sloman · More from publication -
Martyn Sloman: Martyn Sloman illustrates the shift from training to learning with the help of his family cat—and a job interview conducted in a railway station
I was at Paddington Station recently to collect my mother from the Cardiff train. The train, as ever, was running late, so I went to the Costa...
Training Journal, 05/01/08 by Martyn Sloman · More from publication -
Martyn Sloman: Martyn Sloman was impressed by the inclusive attitude towards learning and development he encountered on a recent trip to South Africa
One of the real pleasures of my job is the opportunity to speak at overseas conferences, and a recent visit to a South African training event had a...
Training Journal, 04/01/08 by Martyn Sloman · More from publication -
Martyn Sloman: don't believe the hype about off-the-job training courses, contends Martyn Sloman, they're not the answer to every skills question
Few subjects seem to generate as much passion as any hint that the off-the-job training course is not necessarily the most effective vehicle for...
Training Journal, 03/01/08 by Martyn Sloman · More from publication -
Martyn Sloman warns against leaping on to the social networking bandwagon too soon
A new concept has captured the imagination of our profession: social networking. Articles are appearing in abundance in magazines emphasising the...
Training Journal, 02/01/08 by Martyn Sloman · More from publication
