Archive: March 2020
Is the 70-20-10 Learning & Development Model a Dream for IT?
The 70-20-10 Learning and Development Model states that 10% of learning should be formal, 20% should be from peers and 70% through the course of employment. Is this realistic for IT professionals?
WTM IWD - Women Techmakers International Womens Day 2020: Panel Discussion
On Wednesday, 11 March 2020 Google Developers Group Melbourne and Women Techmakers Melbourne hosted an event for International Women's Day. This is the second article and covers the panel discussion from the evening.
WTM IWD - Women Techmakers International Womens Day 2020: Why We Should Advocate Ourselves More?
On Wednesday, 11 March 2020 Google Developers Group Melbourne and Women Techmakers Melbourne hosted an event for International Women's Day. With a presentation on biases and then a panel discussion there was a lot to take away and process from this event. This article is about the presentation by Bernadeth Lucanas that started the night.
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020: An Exercise in Mismanagement and a Complete Failure of Disease Prevention
Between Formula 1, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and the Victorian State Government, the mismanagement of the cancellation of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix not only exhibited how not to respond to pressure, but also (in my opinion) increased the likelihood of the transmission of COVID-19 between those wanting to attend the event.
Employee Satisfaction Surveys. a Time for Honesty?
From time to time we encounter a survey sent out to all staff to check on employee engagement. If people were to answer these honestly it would give executives and HR an amazing insight to the culture of the company; but, sadly, most people do not feel like they can answer them honestly.