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Ian Gibbs
The Learnability Man
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Ian Gibbs
Aug 29, 20231 min read
AnkiApp
It’s been described as Revision-Cards-on-Steroids, and I love it. How good is your learnability? Are you type I - who, with effort, can...
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Ian Gibbs
Aug 21, 20233 min read
To Bullsh*t or Not to Bullsh*t: The Ethics of ‘Fake It Till You Make It’
I had a fascinating conversation with my 12 year-old son recently about ethics or the guidelines to tell the difference between good and...
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Ian Gibbs
Aug 19, 20233 min read
3 Learning Tools All Leaders Should Have
I admit it - I sometimes disappoint. People mistakenly think that when I give a Learnability workshop, it’s going to be about how to...
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Ian Gibbs
Jul 15, 20231 min read
Constructionism
I was playing an interesting little game with my daughter the other day - it was a lazy afternoon and we got the box of Lego and each of...
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Ian Gibbs
Jun 6, 20233 min read
5 Ways AI Can Help You Learn Today
There’s a lot of articles in the news recently about the dangers of AI and the dangers of misusing it in the future. While this is an...
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Ian Gibbs
Apr 9, 20232 min read
Optimising Your Learning: Three Essential Concepts to Bear In Mind
Whether you're studying for exams, learning new skills for your career, or simply broadening your knowledge, learning is an essential...
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Ian Gibbs
Apr 5, 20232 min read
AI and The Future of Learning and Development
Love it or hate it, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already revolutionising the way we learn - and this is just the tip of the iceberg....
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Ian Gibbs
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Validated Learning for Startups
I'm always excited to hear about different learning techniques. So when I started to read 'The Lean Startup' by Eric Ries, and got to the...
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Ian Gibbs
Mar 24, 20233 min read
Maximise Your Easter Break: Tips for Productive Personal Development
As the Easter Bunny approaches, many of us are looking forwards to a well deserved holiday break. But while some may be planning to relax...
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Ian Gibbs
Mar 8, 20233 min read
The Biggest Mistakes Networkers Make & How to Avoid Them
I recently interviewed David Rigby, managing director of Smart Coaching and Training who reminded me of the important part networking...
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Ian Gibbs
Feb 26, 20233 min read
5 Key Strategies (and Questions) to Enhance Your Career
Whether it’s more responsibility, more money or just a better office, professional development is essential for anyone who wants to...
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Ian Gibbs
Feb 25, 20233 min read
Why I’m A Bad Coach
I’ve been a certified coach for over 10 years. I fully recognise the power and benefits of good coaching and yet I’m uncomfortable with...
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Ian Gibbs
Feb 24, 20233 min read
Why Your Brain Goes Fuzzy
You might not be familiar with Cognitive Load Theory but you’re very familiar with its practical effects. Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)...
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Ian Gibbs
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Is Confirmation Bias Stopping You Getting Promoted?
How often do you use cognitive biases and how much are they limiting you? Cognitive biases are like shortcuts our brain takes when we're...
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Ian Gibbs
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Key Learning Techniques #5: Social Learning
One of the 4 cornerstones of Learning Clubs is Social Learning - the way we acquire new behaviours, attitudes, and values by 'using' the...
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Ian Gibbs
Feb 20, 20232 min read
5-Point Checklist for Potential (Career) Growth
Most of us want to level up our career and unleash our professional potential. But how can you check to see how you're doing? Take 2...
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Ian Gibbs
Feb 19, 20232 min read
5 Ways to Cultivate a Culture of Continuous Learning
Even if you're currently the best in your field, if you're not constantly striving to improve yourself, you'll soon be overtaken by...
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Ian Gibbs
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Key Learning Techniques #4: Action Learning
I'm not the only person who believes there is room for improving regarding the way we learn. In the 1940s, ex-Olympic athlete and...
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Ian Gibbs
Feb 8, 20231 min read
Feedback
We can learn a lot from feedback. It can help us adjust and advance quickly to get to where we want to be. But most people (including...
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Ian Gibbs
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Beginners
I am currently enjoying in a thoroughly enjoyable book that has opened my mind to the wonders of learning new skills. As adults, many of...
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