Category Archives: Learning

Is Training the Answer?

Training is undeniably a valuable tool for creating change in an organization. As a trainer for over a decade, I still get a thrill when people leave a class with the satisfaction of getting it – understanding what they did … Continue reading

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Do what you love, Love what you do…

Many of my Saturday mornings are spent reading the paper while listening to the morning programming on NPR. I get a lot of enjoyment listening to the trivia on Wait… Wait, Don’t Tell Me and of course my favorite: Car … Continue reading

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Lessons Learned in the Laundry Room

I recently went to transfer my laundry from the washing machine to the dryer when I panicked. Part of my process is putting a Bounce sheet into the dryer. I opened the drawer where I keep them and realized I … Continue reading

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If eLearning courses are a dominant tool for learning, why aren’t more people taking them here at the Institute?

When I first came to DFCI from MGH nearly 7 years ago, I was told that people here do not like eLearning. It was a surprising revelation. While eLearning courses certainly weren’t at the same saturation point as they are … Continue reading

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