Megan

Some AI skills I'm using to help across my work week. Not as a substitute of me, but to support and carve out more time for deep strategic thinking. www.meganstrant.com/i-built-my-o...

Feed me.

This is guarding the front door after an exhausting shift watching me weed the garden. #schnauzerlife

I feel we have trust issues.

There's a real difference between AI that writes things, and AI that does things. I'm still hesitant to 'hand over the keys' to cowork. I don't feel ready. Explored further in my blog this week: www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?u...

AI isn't something we implement. We don't roll it out and run training like we used to with new software. We have to think differently. www.meganstrant.com/bake-180-don...

Why so warm, Melbourne?

Sometimes he gets goop in his eye. Today it looks particularly dramatic.

Have you found a mindful moment in a cosy patch of sun today? #schnauzerlife #mindfulmoment

Ever considered building learning for people who don't have time, energy or care? Omg I'm cynical, or realistic? www.meganstrant.com/designing-le...

I hate it when a session is sold as being interactive when really it's just access to watch a preso. www.meganstrant.com/access-is-no...

Aussie sunrise today. Lovely morning view.

90% of detail from training is forgotten within a week! Learning if definitely more than training and is an ongoing journey not a video or guide! www.meganstrant.com/what-hope-do...

Chatting with AI about weight and exercise proved more insightful than planned.. and became about habit stacking more than my step count. www.meganstrant.com/it-was-never...

Further exploring of #cognitiveload with #workplacelearning, this time the experience of online or #selfpaced modules and leaning www.meganstrant.com/self-paced-d...

I'm diving deep as I consider innovations and improvements to how we deliver learning at work. Loving time to explore and think about the attendee experience www.meganstrant.com/the-cognitiv...

Not rocket science. Not new. But we still need to think about cognitive load at work. www.meganstrant.com/its-not-just...

Much AI training teaches prompting as a technical skill, teaching frameworks and steps. What can be missed is a way of thinking required and how people can struggle. www.meganstrant.com/prompting-as...

Is all the outsourcing to AI rotting my brain? I'm seeing amazing things.. but what is the cost to our Executive Functions? www.meganstrant.com/ai-and-execu...

I wish more people created really good quality learning experiences, rather than a list of tasks or features. A grumble.. www.meganstrant.com/why-i-care-a...

The word 'skills' in AI had me muddled, so I went down a rabbit hole and gathered some insights www.meganstrant.com/same-word-tw...

Just because Claude can generate lots of stuff.. should it? And what about my brain doing the work? www.meganstrant.com/ai-overwhelm...

I built a professional AI coach as a Skill in Claude.. then decided to see if I could replicate it as a Copilot Agent. Apples don't equal apples! www.meganstrant.com/month-two-wi...

Being in a Claude early adopter group has also extended my copilot use. Interesting how Microsoft terms like Agent were a turn off but Skills and Projects in Claude has inspired me. #ai #aiadoption #claude #copilot

Engagement is failing, at a very crucial time. We've carried a digital skills gap for years, and now employee engagement is the lowest since 2020. I feel it, no doubt we all do. www.meganstrant.com/why-employee...

Lovely day for lots of exploring Sydney and checking out the sites. #bluesky #Sydney #minibreak #artgallery

Well hello focus and deep work. Getting the teens back to school creates space for my thoughts. I love them, but this certainly is delightful 😊 #deepwork #focustime #executivefunctions

AI, instant answers and the ADHD brain. Support tool or slippery slope? Some thoughts in my latest blog as I ponder this...https://www.meganstrant.com/ai-instant-answers-and-the-adhd-brain/

In other news... heatwave.

After a year of independent consulting. A pause. Grief, reflection, rest, study.. I am moving into a new role and excited! ASI Solutions here I come. Day 1.. cake. Oh and a new team, device and role.

Further exploring the Technology Adoption Model www.meganstrant.com/putting-tam-...

Rolling out new technology in the workplace? That’s the easy part. Getting people to actually use it? That’s where the real work begins. I’ve shared a breakdown of TAM, common pitfalls, and practical detail to boost engagement in my latest blog. www.meganstrant.com/what-is-the-...

I used copilot for a project at home with my tween today. We asked it for a plan, materials, and steps to reupholster our dining chairs. It was easier than watching YouTube. We reviewed steps and tweaked. Structured, very helpful, and happy with the outcome #copilot #aiadoption

When I considered what I could share as a new blog on technology adoption for ENow, what immediately came to mind are the common mistakes organisations make. These thoughts are shared in a new blog on their Microsoft Adoption Blog. www.enowsoftware.com/solutions-en...

Some days I feel like I'm on a crusade to teach people about Executive Functions. It really does help in personal life and the workplace. It's a positive journey, so I'm happy on this crusade. A bit of general info in my latest blog: www.meganstrant.com/how-educatin...

Today polishing a new intro guide to help workplace managers know more about neurodivergence, workplace obligations and support. Even getting down to things like how an online meeting can impact someone, or key terms to help them be more equipped when someone discloses. So important, and so lacking.

Meeting free day, deadline looming. Diving into the right headspace.

Limited options limit learners. Truly #inclusive and #accessible learning enables everyone to participate. We need to reflect and evaluate. And revamp.

Just wanted a brief video about building more inclusive schools discussing importance of 'casting a disability lens across the school ground, processes and environment'. So many organisations should consider this and review things like physical space along with work habits and workplace learning.

Oh my. Just saw this in Target. Such a bad idea. Do you fill it in and just leave it on your desk? Just... no.

Tech husband recently saw some of my Copilot use and confessed he didn't know some of the ways I use it. Well that's new.. me teaching him something! I finally got around to creating some M365 Boosts and a blog all about the ways I have been using Copilot: www.meganstrant.com/my-top-4-cop...

Easter Sunday road trip. Family. Treats. Then fish n chips sitting looking over Nagambie lake with late afternoon sun.

My dog fell asleep looking out the window. Clearly not much going on in the burbs today.

Sunset and smoke from safe burning off over regional Victoria.

Daylight savings has kicked in. Dogs are a bit confused.. they're waiting for access to the kids.

Today I am exploring TalentCards, using short microlearning content, similar to TikTok or Instagram, for a grad program. Giving younger employees short content on their mobiles to access anywhere, even if offline, to boost confidence. Definitely value in snippet content just before site visits.

Sunday. Labradoodle style.

Catching up on some research today applying the TAM method (Tech Acceptance Model) to review LMS solutions for a client to innovate their learning from old #M365 videos to watch in a library, to moving to a more interactive engaging solution. I love the tools available these days to drive learning.

From a 2011 article by Mell & Grance: Cloud-based and SaaS solutions present unique challenges for support and maintenance. These service often roll out updates and new features on their own schedule, which can be out of sync with the needs or timeline of users. What a ride it has been!!!

I'm taking time today to review a custom learning hub I created for a client during the pandemic, with a library of fully customized learning, all #M365 content. It is interesting to see how out of date it becomes to consider more broadly how to create sustainable learning in this space for clients.