COVID Update 2021…

Good news from the head shed here at JumpToConsulting. Mary and I both got our second COVID shots (Pfizer.) No adverse effects, other than a mild headache which was alleviated with Advil.

My advice — get your shots! The sooner we all do so, the sooner we get back to “normal”, whatever that was. Frankly, I do not understand the reluctance of too many, but maybe that is just my engineering (and consulting) mind. Science works!

It has been one heck of a year. Just over one year ago, we locked down here. Did not mess around — my grandmother died in the 1918 flu. She left behind an infant — my mother — along with a toddler, sisters, and parents. There is no doubt that loss affected my mother and ultimately me – making us better appreciate this beautiful gift of life.

Frankly, I am more than annoyed with those who did not (and still do not) take this seriously, and I wonder how many needless deaths occurred. No, this is not a political statement, although I realize politics played a huge role.

Here are some positives. Early on, a scheduled in-person class for April was cancelled, but we replaced it with a live on-line class. Some effort to convert, but it worked well. That led to three additional virtual classes in 2020, with two more currently scheduled in 2021.

I’m hooked — no more travel, plus it opens up a world wide market. The technology is impressive and reliable. (Have used Zoom, GoToWebinar, and WebX.)

As a result, additional classes are on the horizon. I now have a second marketing partner (a subject for a future post) and look forward to working with both.

The class formats have changed. Rather than cramming things into two full days, the classes are now spread out over three or four partial days. Start later, end earlier, and build in more Q&A time. This makes it easier for students to digest the material, and easier for me as in instructor too. Still experimenting with the format, and excited about the possibilities.

This has nicely tied in with my longer term goals to move things on-line. In 2018, I took an in-depth class on the subject (Course Builder’s Laboratory by Mirasee.com) but did not move ahead due to inertia — mine and the market. COVID changed that.

I’m now participating in a pilot program (Teach Your Gift Pro) that is focused on making the conversion from live to on-line. Both programs are highly recommended if you are at all interested in offering on-line education as part of a consulting practice.

Full disclosure — I have no affiliation with Mirasee, other than my admiration for what they are doing in the educational arena.

The technical classes at emiguru.com have superseded the long term goals of a short class on consulting. Rest assured — it is still on the drawing board.

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Until next time, stay safe and stay healthy. Better days ahead!

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