Came across a nice little template of 4 questions that can be used by a leader who is asked to teach other leaders, so that they can make their content forceful, coherent, and authentic. They were drawn up by Noel Tichy, the person who led Crotonville (GE's legendary leadership institute, where they pioneered Leaders Teaching... Continue Reading →
Sensei: The Master Apprentice Tradition
Facinated by the wisdom and efficacy of the master-apprentice tradition. Many modern pedagogical approaches fail to apply the principles of this learning model to the fullest effect. In the corporate context, coaching (done well) comes close, mentoring (done consummately well) comes closer, but the dominant dynamics in both these models leave out some of the... Continue Reading →
Ornithology: Taming the Learning Impulse
My "Formation Ornitho" course started last Thursday, and has re-ignited my interest in birds. I used to love my excursions to the Umm Al Quwain mangroves back in 2002, where one was regaled by the sight of legions of coastal birds, like plovers, sandpipers, ospreys, gulls, and flamingoes. My self-study in ornithology was also coming along... Continue Reading →
Notes to Self 