We’re finally here! The last of this particular countdown series. Last week, I wrote it would be about the one thing that is always a constant in learning. That one thing? The Learner. Did you guess correctly? Here’s me giving…
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Learning in the new normal: 2 things that make me jump with joy
I’ve been writing a lot about what the new normal means for learning and businesses. I’ve been able to approach it from two perspectives: learning and the business. After all, Redwood is a learning business. I’ve been listening to clients,…
Working in the new normal: 3 reasons why empathy is critical
I’m part of a Coronavirus & Learning Project hosted by the wonderful team at The Masie Centre. Founder, Elliott Masie is one of the online learning industry’s most influential voices. Project members meet each week to discuss the changing learning…
Convert your instructor-led programs to a virtual format: A 4-step approach for virtual instructor-lead programs
I’ve previously talked about the new normal and how businesses will be focused on revolve (what companies need to do right now to make it to the future) and recovery (what companies will need to do to secure their futures).…
Keeping busy during the pandemic: 5 things learning can start doing
In my last post, I highlighted two phases for businesses in dealing with the pandemic: resolve and recovery. Resolve is what companies need to do right now to make it to the future. Recovery is what companies will need to…
Planning for your learning future
We’ve already covered eight things to consider to get learning back on track and seven Cs where learning has a role to play. I’m going to continue that countdown. Today’s blog is the start of what will certainly be more…
We’re about to enter the new normal
In my last post, I talked about how “It’s not work as usual, which means it’s not learning as usual.” I outlined eight things everyone will have to consider to get learning back on track. Today, I was reading McKinsey…
Social distancing requires social learning
The impact of COVID-19 on how we work is going to be profound. It’s already acting like a catalyst for changed processes, changed behaviours, and altered ways of looking at educating and developing employees. Many companies are figuring out how…
Small businesses are doing their part
A lot of businesses are helping during the pandemic. This includes an Ontario facility MANUFACTURING THEIR FIRST personal protective equipment masks for health care professionals or this SMALL DESIGNER making cotton masks and donating one for one to at-risk community…
Our business community is mobilized
I’m very proud of how our Ontario business community has mobilized. Since launching their ONTARIO TOGETHER portal, “Over 1,200 submissions were received for the first three challenges to support the delivery of mental health solutions to vulnerable populations, ensure the…