FFF: Fifty for Free on Fridays

FFF:  Fifty (50) minutes of Free learning conversations on Fridays

Let's  'Learn Something Extra'  together.  In a 50 minute virtual conversation, we will explore techniqes and strategies for everyday business challenges. What should you stop , start or continue doing? 

In our first FFF (Fifty for Free on Friday) conversation on Septmber 23, 11:25 am we will discuss writing and responding effectively to email requests. 

Register now http://emailrequests.eventbrite.com/ .  You will receive 2 (two) emails to confirm the date and time as well as give you the virtual meeting space link / phone number.

Stay tuned for additional FFF conversations!  What are you business challenges and opportunities?  Would you like to invite the best and brightest to the conversation to share ideas, explore possibilities and discover solutions?  Contact me!  kim@kimberlyseeger.com  or 225-266-0599

11 Ways to be a Connector

People often describe me as a connector.

What is a connector? I believe it’s someone with positive intentions who recognizes opportunities to match people with something of value. A connector listens for verbal and non-verbal conversational triggers then offers a connection to something stored from their knowledge portal.

Why am I connector? I intentionally choose to reciprocate because so many people have been instrumental in connecting me with other people for the benefit of my family or business.

Each connection is based on the context of the situation, so here are eleven ways to be a connector.

Independence

How is our family’s Independence Day celebration similar to your learning environment?

Our family is celebrating Independence Day by traveling to stay in the same house and spend time together. My brother and sister-in-law are facilitating the experience by providing accommodations, meals and entertainment. Our family ranges from age 7 to 70; therefore we have different interests on how we spend our time. The teenagers want to race away from the adults on jet skis in search of fun and excitement. The adults want to a break from their daily routine (work, kids).

INDEPENDENCE!

Independence: a condition where an individual exercises ultimate authority, a state of achieving independence from a dominating power

9 Lessons Learned: Virtual Facilitation with HUNDREDS of Invisible Learners

Yesterday, I facilitated an ASTD Virtual Conference Session with 586 LIVE participants. Due to the number of participants, most of the interactive tools and techniques that I typically utilize in a virtual session were not available. As I debriefed this session with a few of my amazing colleagues, I gathered some data points and feedback about what to continue and how to change for the next virtual opportunity.

What was the BEST learning activity YOU have experienced?

(from ASTD 2011, "Nine Elements to Design Learning and Influence Behavior"

1. instructional design, classroom, course, 3 days
2. use of the QR code for learning, involving the learning and sharing information (YEAH, Larry Straining!)
3. hostage take over
4. simulation of experiencing how change frustrated me
   

How do YOU prefer to learn?

 (Responses from ASTD 2011 session)

Participants' responses from the session "9 Elements to Design Learning and Influence Behavior."

How do YOU prefer to learn? (number of similar responses)

50 Ways to lose / INVOLVE Your LEARNER

"The problem is all inside your head," Learner said to me.
The approach is easy if you take it logically.
I'd like to help you in your journey to be lecture free.
There must be fifty ways to LOSE your LEARNER.

Trainer said, "It's really not my habit to include.
Furthermore, I hope my words, won't be lost or misconstrued.
But Ill repeat myself at the probability of being spewed,
There must be fifty ways to LOSE your LEARNER. Fifty ways to LOSE your LEARNER."