Ian Gibbs
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It’s been described as Revision-Cards-on-Steroids, and I love it. How good is your learnability? Are you type I - who, with effort, can...
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Ian Gibbs
The Learnability Man
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Ian Gibbs
- Aug 21
- 3 min
To Bullsh*t or Not to Bullsh*t: The Ethics of ‘Fake It Till You Make It’
I had a fascinating conversation with my 12 year-old son recently about ethics or the guidelines to tell the difference between good and...
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Ian Gibbs
- Aug 19
- 3 min
3 Learning Tools All Leaders Should Have
I admit it - I sometimes disappoint. People mistakenly think that when I give a Learnability workshop, it’s going to be about how to...
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Ian Gibbs
- Jul 15
- 1 min
Constructionism
I was playing an interesting little game with my daughter the other day - it was a lazy afternoon and we got the box of Lego and each of...
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Ian Gibbs
- Jun 6
- 3 min
5 Ways AI Can Help You Learn Today
There’s a lot of articles in the news recently about the dangers of AI and the dangers of misusing it in the future. While this is an...
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Ian Gibbs
- Apr 9
- 2 min
Optimising Your Learning: Three Essential Concepts to Bear In Mind
Whether you're studying for exams, learning new skills for your career, or simply broadening your knowledge, learning is an essential...
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Ian Gibbs
- Apr 5
- 2 min
AI and The Future of Learning and Development
Love it or hate it, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already revolutionising the way we learn - and this is just the tip of the iceberg....
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Ian Gibbs
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Validated Learning for Startups
I'm always excited to hear about different learning techniques. So when I started to read 'The Lean Startup' by Eric Ries, and got to the...
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Ian Gibbs
- Mar 25
- 3 min
Maximise Your Easter Break: Tips for Productive Personal Development
As the Easter Bunny approaches, many of us are looking forwards to a well deserved holiday break. But while some may be planning to relax...
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Ian Gibbs
- Mar 8
- 3 min
The Biggest Mistakes Networkers Make & How to Avoid Them
I recently interviewed David Rigby, managing director of Smart Coaching and Training who reminded me of the important part networking...
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Ian Gibbs
- Feb 26
- 3 min
5 Key Strategies (and Questions) to Enhance Your Career
Whether it’s more responsibility, more money or just a better office, professional development is essential for anyone who wants to...
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Ian Gibbs
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Why I’m A Bad Coach
I’ve been a certified coach for over 10 years. I fully recognise the power and benefits of good coaching and yet I’m uncomfortable with...
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Ian Gibbs
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Why Your Brain Goes Fuzzy
You might not be familiar with Cognitive Load Theory but you’re very familiar with its practical effects. Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)...
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Ian Gibbs
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Is Confirmation Bias Stopping You Getting Promoted?
How often do you use cognitive biases and how much are they limiting you? Cognitive biases are like shortcuts our brain takes when we're...
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Ian Gibbs
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Key Learning Techniques #5: Social Learning
One of the 4 cornerstones of Learning Clubs is Social Learning - the way we acquire new behaviours, attitudes, and values by 'using' the...
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Ian Gibbs
- Feb 20
- 2 min
5-Point Checklist for Potential (Career) Growth
Most of us want to level up our career and unleash our professional potential. But how can you check to see how you're doing? Take 2...
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Ian Gibbs
- Feb 20
- 2 min
5 Ways to Cultivate a Culture of Continuous Learning
Even if you're currently the best in your field, if you're not constantly striving to improve yourself, you'll soon be overtaken by...
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Ian Gibbs
- Feb 19
- 2 min
Key Learning Techniques #4: Action Learning
I'm not the only person who believes there is room for improving regarding the way we learn. In the 1940s, ex-Olympic athlete and...
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Ian Gibbs
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Feedback
We can learn a lot from feedback. It can help us adjust and advance quickly to get to where we want to be. But most people (including...
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Ian Gibbs
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Beginners
I am currently enjoying in a thoroughly enjoyable book that has opened my mind to the wonders of learning new skills. As adults, many of...
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