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The Inner Critics and Me
My husband came to me about a month ago and told me to watch this video. To experience the same things I did, I would recommend you watch...
Ira Ketkin
Jul 22, 20205 min read
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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...
Ira Ketkin
Jun 1, 20202 min read
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My year in Telenor
On 3 October 2016 I joined the People and Organisation Development team in Telenor Bulgaria. I was full of hope and excitement. And even...
Irina Ketkin - Learning and Development Expert
Oct 11, 20175 min read
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Being good people
In school we were thought math, science, literature and sports. We were taught how to sit, how to talk and how to think (for the most...
Irina Ketkin - Learning and Development expert
May 1, 20172 min read
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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...
Irina Ketkin - Learning and Development Expert
Apr 24, 20171 min read
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Connect in a disconnected age
We live in the age of communication. We are connected through email, chat, video and messages. Yet we’ve never felt more disconnected in...
Irina Ketkin - Learning & Development Expert
Apr 17, 20172 min read
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Happy New Year from #adventuresofthelearner
It’s the end of yet another year. To me 2016 had it’s ups and downs, just like any other year. But in a way 2016 is more special to me...
Irina Ketkin - Learning and Development Expert
Dec 31, 20161 min read
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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 - Learning and Development Specialist
Nov 10, 20162 min read
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The uglies of procrastination
I am coming to the end of my time in Gibraltar. Which means packing. Which in turns means I find so many interesting things to do EXCEPT...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Jul 18, 20161 min read
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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
Jul 11, 20162 min read
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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 8, 20164 min read
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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 6, 20162 min read
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To grow or not to grow?
When I was in university I kept wondering why would people pay so much money and not go to lectures or learn anything. Then when I joined...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
May 31, 20162 min read
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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 23, 20162 min read
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Time Management in the New Year
Let's face it, we all make New Year's resolution and usually by the second day of the new year, we've all but forgotten about them. And...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Jan 6, 20162 min read
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The self-fulfilling prophecy
The term self-fulfilling prophecy seems to be creeping up on me lately everywhere I turn. And I find it especially interesting now that...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Nov 28, 20152 min read
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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...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Nov 9, 20153 min read
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