The right way to choose learners for a development programme
A big part of my 2019 was occupied by a development programme for first-time managers. And it has been one of the most taxing, rewarding...
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Irina Ketkin - Learning and Development Expert
Aug 21, 20174 min
What are Coaching and Mentoring?
Definition and purpose Coaching and mentoring have been around for quite some time though in recent years they’ve gained even more...
Irina Ketkin - Learning and Development Expert
Aug 14, 20172 min
What can organisations learn from science?
I recently received a great gift - a Science encyclopedia that tells in very human way what the world around us consists of. One of the...
Irina Ketkin - Learning and Development Expert
Aug 9, 20172 min
Removing annual performance reviews?
Source: Officevibe Every year employees receive the dreaded e-mail that the performance review window is open. And for the next 3 to 4...
Irina Ketkin - Learning and Development Expert
Apr 24, 20171 min
How today's workforce learns (infographic)
I came across this interesting graph from 2015 and re-discovered it again. Thought i'd share it. #infographic #learning #eLearning...
Ira Ketkin
Nov 18, 20163 min
The worst leader!
I find so many articles on leadership - some good, most bad - and every time I see yet another '10 ways to become a truly good leader'...
Irina Ketkin - Learning and Development Specialist
Nov 10, 20162 min
Power Posing - science or hoax?
Last week I attended a wonderful training aimed at people who 'start fires', who inspire change and are champions of transformation. One...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Jul 11, 20162 min
What’s wrong with high standards?
I’ve always had very high standards. And while it was ok when they were directed to myself, it became problematic when I wanted others to...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Jun 27, 20162 min
Theory vs. reality of persuasion
One of the most popular models of influencing in recent years was created by Robert Cialdini (2009). Theory The model suggests there are...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Jun 8, 20164 min
Congratulations, you’re a manager! Now what?
You have just become a manager, or a friend of yours has. And while it is exciting, the new prospect is also overwhelming. Provided you...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Jun 6, 20162 min
The support to support managers
If you’re one of those organisations who promote people to management positions because of their people skill rather than tenure –...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Jun 3, 20161 min
What is Transformational Leadership?
In bwin.party we adopted the Transformational Leadership model about 3 years ago. And while we have been successful in instilling it to...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
May 25, 20161 min
360 feedback video guides
It can be very difficult to read through your own 360 feedback report or to help someone with their feedback. That's why I created these...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
May 23, 20162 min
Results vs. People – the ultimate battle for resources
In a presentation during the CIPD L&D show by Rambutan, they brought a real customer to help with the pitch. While their presentation was...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
May 18, 20163 min
Strength-based approach to development (CAPP)
In the CIPD L&D show I attended, one of the first presentations was by a company called CAPP. They have developed a model (R2) leveraging...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
May 16, 20163 min
My adventure at the CIPD Learning and Development show
During a conference I attended last year, someone said that these kind of events are like group therapy sessions - you share your...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Apr 14, 20162 min
Virtual Reality for L&D
I find it harder and harder to get impressed by new technology. Either companies are building on an already existing one (the mobile 3D...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Mar 21, 20163 min
The 7 things successful managers do using NLP
Coaching and NLP have been my partners in crime for the past 4 or so years. And in my experience I’ve learnt more about people than they...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Mar 3, 20163 min
What I Know About Trainings - The Secret Ingredient
I've been asked several times now what is the one thing a trainer should be able to do. Or what the secret ingredient is. In my...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Nov 9, 20153 min
Attention and Tenure; and how it all links to LnD
Whenever December approaches, a lot of people start looking back to the past year and try and see what have they accomplished (shout out...
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