- "The root of the problem is that ISD [Instructional System Design] views instruction as separate from work. Instruction is perceived as something that can be designed developed and delivered as a programme, not integrated with the work to be done. Subject matter experts are consulted, but the ISD professionals remain in contro"
- Bill Gates' "central thesis was that, in the not-too-distant future, you’ll be able to get a better further education using the web than you could simply at a single University institution." Makes complete sense to me
- I mostly run a mile from 2×2 matrices but for some reason I quite like this one
- I'm a big fan of simple ideas that address big issues in humble ways. Here's one from @jaggeree
- Apart from anything else, something to remember when people champion innovation as if it's inevitably a good thing.
- Interesting take on the downside of stipulating that cyclists wear helmets. Interesting that the Dutch argue that there safety in numbers for cyclists, and that helmet laws reduce numbers. Another one for the file on the need to see risk management as complex not merely complicated.
- Heartwarming story of the triumph of persistence
Conversational leadership
David Gurteen tweeted this interesting article (pdf): Conversational Leadership: Thinking together for a change It makes a lot of sense to me pushing for a
