Creating First Time is Risky
ByThere are some recent schools of management thought that say “Get it right first time, and every time.” The idea is that this assures consistent customer service, so the motivation is good. However, when learning anything new, different from your norm or even just upgrading, there is a learning curve. Some of us can simulate the process offline and out of sight, which allows us to practice until we get it right in a modicum of privacy. Other activities require we engage in the learning on the spot, or in the limelight. When the stakes are high, such as when I worked with British Top Gun pilots in the Royal Air Force, then it behooves us to practice and simulate rigorously before we engage in the actual tasks we’ve been learning. Other learnings carry a lesser penalty or simply can’t happen in a practice arena. I know from my son’s ice hockey coach that how the kids practice is likely to be how they play in the games. So he pushes them hard in practice in order to have the routine down before the stakes are higher in a game.
When I was earning my Masters Degree and practice teaching, it was only one layer of the learning curve as a teacher to get clear on the content, which could initially be done on my own out of the spotlight. But it was another several layers worth to factor in accelerated learning techniques and classroom management, all while adhering to rules of the learning establishment and – gasp, horror- internal politics. And these were all best applied in real time situations. I only got better by actually teaching and handling things as they came up. Over time and across a range of students or clients, cultures and learning scenarios, I gained both competence and confidence. And, I’m still learning and refining both my learning skills and teaching prowess.
So here we are at the next stage for me- live video instruction. My intention is to overcome my ‘face made for radio qualms’ and just let my spirit and knowledge shine through to bring value to you. It’ll take time to get it ‘right’ but let’s take this step together, OK?
Well, it’s about time, but I finally had some instruction on Camtasia today. I’ve now taken a few previously created videos and rendered them through Camtasia…this is still a trial so may not work. While it’s scary and holds risk of failure, it’s the only way I will get to the next level. So here I am, stepping out in public and simply having a go…
Apologies in advance if it doesn’t work. My trouble so far has been in the conversion from AVI to FLV- file size too big or not saving rto the right file- I”m not even sure what steps I’ve been missing. And this video was a first of it’s kind too, used to promote my presentation at the Total Women’s Breakthrough Conference I spoke at last week. It was great fun and all went splendidly! This is a all a new process, and one I think I’m gonna love once I get the hang of it!
Here is where I intend to insert the Camtasia video. Fingers crossed!
