Comments on: Attend training? Why not just read the book?

By: @chiaussieuk

@chiaussieuk — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:53:44 +0000

You’re back Twittering!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:03:51 +0000

Thanks Curtis! Reading a book is fantastic – and indeed, is one of the best paths to excellence – but you need a way to know if you’re actually getting better!
We look at what we write – and even what we type – so that we can check whether it matches what it should look like; for more complex skills, it’s even more important as you said.

By: Curtis Chappell

Curtis Chappell — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:15:00 +0000

You make a great point Daniel! As GM of an IT Training company, I am passionate about skills transfer, and that is what is difficult to gain simply by reading a book.

You can read about a skill, but as in your martial arts example, a book won’t force you to keep your back straight and feet in a particular stance to assure correct balance.

A good trainer will be as much a mentor as instructor, so do take the time to get references when identifying any potential training course(s) you might require.

Write on!

Curtis Chappell