Learning is at the core of who we are. And when I say “we” I’m not just talking about my colleagues at Skillsoft or my personal circle. I am actually, literally talking about everyone. Is that a big claim? I don’t think so. The constant search for information and the need for growth is what makes us human. In my … Read More
Who are you? And what have you done with the real Michelle BB?
It’s been 40 days (and 40 nights), and while I’m looking in the same mirror every morning, I’m beginning to wonder who’s looking back. For example, I just spent $92 on a bird feeder, stand, and bird food. Not any bird food, mind you, but food specially formulated for song birds. I did it for my newest friend, Bea Arthur, … Read More
Perspectives 2020: Ask a Speaker Series
These past two weeks I’ve had the distinct pleasure of chatting with four of the amazing and talented individuals who will be keynoting Perspectives 2020 as part of an audio interview series. Our global digital experience starts in Australia at 9 a.m. on May 13th and closes in San Francisco at 4 p.m. PT. That’s a full 24-hours of programming, following the … Read More
Practical Guidance for Embracing Our Not-So-New Normal
As a strategic marketer, my job is to understand what’s most important to our customers and to deliver against this. One of the most valuable tools at my disposal is our intelligent learning experience platform, Percipio, where my team and I can review usage data and analyze top search terms to understand what is top-of-mind for our learners. Typically, we … Read More
Tips for Healthy Habits in the Home Office
Remember when hearing “I’m working from home today” conjured a touch of envy? Now that many of us are doing it every day — and have been for weeks — in response to the current global crisis, we’ve come to see it’s not as easy nor as enjoyable as we once imagined. Not only are we being asked to rethink how we … Read More
Turn and Face the Strange Changes
So much of what has happened in the past three weeks has inspired dramatic change in my life, both professionally and personally. I can’t say that it’s all good; I work far too many hours and I’m not getting outside nearly enough. But there are a number of things — some dramatic and some subtle — that, despite the fear … Read More
Keeping the Social in Social Distancing
Even in the best of times, shifting an office to remote operations is no small feat. Those of us who are new to working from home have spent the past month in reactive mode dealing with myriad personal and professional priorities. As the digital dust settles, however, we’ve actually found more than one silver lining: No soul-crushing commute and no … Read More