I did a three part interview series recently with HRM Online introducing emerging approaches to learning. You can probably guess what they are: Informal Learning Social Learning Mobile Learning Virtual Learning Gaming and Simulation Performance Support Part one introduces the new paths to learning at work. I’ll post each part in the series here as they...Continue Reading
Seeking ways to leverage new social media environments, learning departments are discovering ways to sneak a little formal learning through the informal learning back door. Some of our clients for example, are looking to load up their social learning environments with small bits of learning content related to business goals. The notion being that these...Continue Reading
I came across this interesting resource recently–The 30 second MBA. It’s a venture of Fast Company Magazine. Leaders and entrepreneurs from a variety of industries are asked to describe their approach to various leadership problems and topics in 30 seconds or less (ticking clock and all). The site describes their mission like this: The great...Continue Reading
In a recent article in CLO magazine Dan Pontefract questioned the value of traditional training evaluation and the Kirkpatrick approach in particular (article re-posted here). The article raised the ire of the Kirkpatrick organization and Dan responded in a follow-up post . Others had observations on the post (see Don Clark and Harold Jarche.) I’ve...Continue Reading
Interest in informal learning by the training function is tangible and growing. The 2008 ASTD State of the Industry report contained a special survey section on informal learning. The report concluded the following: ” Not only did survey participants acknowledge that informal learning plays a role in today’s workplaces, they also predicted that it would...Continue Reading
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