To Truly Understand Some Lack of Embarrassment is Key

To Truly Understand Some Lack of Embarrassment is Key

by Meghan SchiedelNo Comments
Why are kids so good at asking why? As adults, we also want to know why, but crucial differences between kids and us get in the way of really understanding why (or why we don’t) seek the answer. So whether you want to know why visitors to your museum are not coming back after their first visit or wonder why employee satisfaction is down, the keys lie in cultivating our inner child to get to the answer to both simple and complex questions. Kids’ lack of embarrassment is a key factor in their strengths in exploring the world around them. Toddlers and small children are not embarrassed about not knowing something. We, as adults, are terrified to look stupid in front of others. We are socialized to think that we are stupid if we don’t know something. Unfortunately, years of schooling and working in teams have provided plenty of experiences that enforced this idea. We may remember once asking why and...
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I Ask AI for the Top Ten Tips to Train Your Employees

I Ask AI for the Top Ten Tips to Train Your Employees

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Read the full post here. I recently wrote about what AI (ChatGPT) thinks are the ten most important practices in program evaluation, and when doing that, I was surprised at how accurate I found the results. This got me thinking. What would AI say are the top ten tips for training your employees? ChatGPT is a chatbot that uses GPT-3, a large language model developed by OpenAI, to generate natural-sounding responses to user input. It can engage in open-ended conversations on various topics and provide information on specific subjects if trained on relevant data. Here is what it said when I asked it the following question: “What are ten tips for training your employees?” AI's Top Ten Tips for Training Your Employees Clearly communicate the goals and objectives of the training.Make sure the training is relevant to the employees’ roles and responsibilities.Create a positive learning environment.Use a variety of training methods to accommodate different learning styles.Provide ample opportunities for employees to practice and apply...
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I Ask AI bot ChatGPT About Program Evaluation

I Ask AI bot ChatGPT About Program Evaluation

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I have recently seen the AI chatbot ChatGPT everywhere in my social feeds. ChatGPT uses GPT-3, a large language model developed by OpenAI, to generate natural-sounding responses to user input. It can engage in open-ended conversations on various topics and can even provide information on specific subjects if trained on relevant data.  ChatGPT I saw Kyle Bowen from Museums As Progress use ChatGPT to write an invitation to the professional community he co-facilitates. I couldn’t help but wonder what ChatGPT should write the best practice for program evaluation in the style of the 10 Commandments. The results were surprisingly spot on. AI's 10 Commandments of Program Evaluation Thou shalt clearly define the purpose and goals of the evaluation.Thou shalt involve stakeholders in the design and implementation of the evaluation.Thou shalt use appropriate and reliable methods for data collection and analysis.Thou shalt ensure the evaluation is objective, unbiased, and transparent.Thou shalt report the findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.Thou shalt use the evaluation findings to inform decision-making and...
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