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
Oct 23, 20177 min read
Agile in Human Resources (HR)
Agile methodology has been sweeping the world since early 2000’s. It came about when a group of software developers met to discuss the...
Irina Ketkin - Learning and Development Expert
Aug 14, 20172 min read
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 read
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
May 1, 20172 min read
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
Apr 24, 20171 min read
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
Dec 31, 20161 min read
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...
Ira Ketkin
Nov 18, 20163 min read
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 read
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
Aug 16, 20162 min read
#adventuresofthelearner on job hunting
I’ve been away for a couple of weeks, as some major changes happened in my life. For one, I decided to leave my job of 6 years. And to...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Jul 18, 20161 min read
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 11, 20162 min read
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 4, 20163 min read
So you want to be assertive?
One of the most popular requests I would get for training sessions was assertiveness. A lot of people I’ve come across think of being...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Jun 27, 20162 min read
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 20, 20163 min read
Concept of group dynamics
One of the most popular frameworks for describing how a team works was developed in 1965 by Bruce Tuckman. He suggested that the a team...
Irina Ketkin, author of #adventuresofthelearner
Jun 8, 20164 min read
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 read
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
May 25, 20161 min read
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 read
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
Mar 21, 20163 min read
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...
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