IT has to get creative!
By Jenny McLeod, G2G3
Edward de Bono is a wise man. He is the godfather of the term lateral thinking, which essentially means we should strive to be more creative in the way we make decisions.
Creativity is essential in the business world. It is in constant flux, and at the moment it seems that a tide has turned. Economic growth has slowed and many sectors, including IT, have been adversely affected. Over the past months, many IT organizations have slashed their training budgets, claiming it to be the most expendable part of operations. In my mind, nothing could be further from the truth.
Effective training lies at the heart of any organization. It increases efficiency, bolsters productivity and ensures that staff are aware of the importance of their role in a wider context. These elements have a immediate impact financially and psychologically – nothing lightens the burden of economic strain like money and morale! And whilst it may seem a sensible option, it is only a short term solution. Increasing the knowledge and skill base of staff can only be a benefit once the tide comes back to shore. Without effective training and operational awareness, the current may be far too strong.
I appreciate that this is not breaking news – yet, training budgets continue to disappear. This is where de Bono comes in. It is not training as a whole that deserves to be cut, but the ineffective methods that many traditional learning techniques fall victim to. It's time to get creative! At G2G3 we have created a range of high-impact simulations and contextual learning solutions, which use real life experiences to accelerate understanding and illustrate the importance of individual roles in context. Simulations can be as effective in half a day as three or four days of traditional learning techniques, which provide de-contextualized information.
Now more than ever, the popularity of these informal techniques must continue to grow. Traditional methods instill knowledge, but cannot translate this information into value without creative techniques that contextualize the training process. These effective solutions are the way forward and are essential for the IT industry now, and for the future. Lateral thinking is definitely in – de Bono will be proud.
Edward de Bono is a wise man. He is the godfather of the term lateral thinking, which essentially means we should strive to be more creative in the way we make decisions.
Creativity is essential in the business world. It is in constant flux, and at the moment it seems that a tide has turned. Economic growth has slowed and many sectors, including IT, have been adversely affected. Over the past months, many IT organizations have slashed their training budgets, claiming it to be the most expendable part of operations. In my mind, nothing could be further from the truth.
Effective training lies at the heart of any organization. It increases efficiency, bolsters productivity and ensures that staff are aware of the importance of their role in a wider context. These elements have a immediate impact financially and psychologically – nothing lightens the burden of economic strain like money and morale! And whilst it may seem a sensible option, it is only a short term solution. Increasing the knowledge and skill base of staff can only be a benefit once the tide comes back to shore. Without effective training and operational awareness, the current may be far too strong.
I appreciate that this is not breaking news – yet, training budgets continue to disappear. This is where de Bono comes in. It is not training as a whole that deserves to be cut, but the ineffective methods that many traditional learning techniques fall victim to. It's time to get creative! At G2G3 we have created a range of high-impact simulations and contextual learning solutions, which use real life experiences to accelerate understanding and illustrate the importance of individual roles in context. Simulations can be as effective in half a day as three or four days of traditional learning techniques, which provide de-contextualized information.
Now more than ever, the popularity of these informal techniques must continue to grow. Traditional methods instill knowledge, but cannot translate this information into value without creative techniques that contextualize the training process. These effective solutions are the way forward and are essential for the IT industry now, and for the future. Lateral thinking is definitely in – de Bono will be proud.
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