It honestly amazes me how many people still tend to forget that part of the strategy in terms of moving an organization forward technologically must be education and training.
In fact, for many organizations it’ll be the most significant part, requiring the most time, attention, and focus.
Most organizations have one or two people that “get it”; all the rest need to be trained and/or educated. The problem is in the obvious tension and lack of understanding: Grace, mercy, and a whole lot of patience is required to fill the obvious gap.
We may not “fire” people explicitly when the proverbial light bulb goes off in our heads, but we do it with our attitude and actions.
If your strategy doesn’t include training and continuing education then you’d better get started.
Michael Witt says
I agree, organizations are extremely behind the curve on technology training. I think when it comes down to it, they just aren't seeing time spent on training as valuable. They first need to see the value in the technology before they are able to see value in the technology.
Those "one or two people" need to band together and continue to bring up the training need and make a strong case for it.
human3rror says
definitely!
Graham Brenna says
Good reminder here. I think I'm actually leading an adult forum at my church on technology. I still have to check on that. Hopefully it works out!
human3rror says
wow! love to hear how that goes!
Jim says
it's a piece that we've missed …big time
Michael Witt says
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human3rror says
wow, i heard about this. hmm. francis… francis… francis…
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