Living in Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2018

This old dog was raised with the notion pounded into his head that if L&D does not produce measurable BUSINESS IMPACT, our jobs were at risk for being active participants as expenses in a cost center. Have we lost sight of the end-game?

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Trust Games Cost Activities 124

Living in Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

Timelines and project management accountabilities assigned, synchronized, monitored, and jeopardy situations identified to activate contingencies (planned in advance). Changes of this nature certainly calls for robust CM activities. Learning Methodology – Is learning design capable of supporting a continuum? Of course not!

Change 113

Change Leadership Management Metrics 113

Living in Learning

JULY 24, 2009

The program hosted by Tony Karrer with support from Jay Cross, Harold Jarche, and Ray Jimenez, all recognized names in the learning industry, was a successful effort. I am serious, it truly scares me, and it should scare every training organization that is not in a position to support a continuous learning environment.

Compliance Training 100

Compliance Training Performance Support Learning Environment Classroom 100

Living in Learning

AUGUST 8, 2009

In the course of following several key blogs and actively collaborating and contributing to at least as many communities of learning professionals, I find my depth of perception and the richness of perspective on current issues and trends alive and well, growing in a wealth of diversity of thought.

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Diversity Training Compliance Training Instructional Design Sun 100

Living in Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2009

Our call to action, as a training organization, is simple – expand our scope – move downstream beyond formal learning (training) – out of the classroom – and into the work context – where we can expand the role we play as professional trainers to influence and embed sustainable performance into the work context. Training complete! Figure 4.3.

Simulations 100

Simulations Social Networks Training Train 100

Living in Learning

AUGUST 14, 2009

Popular phrases like “just-in-time” learning, or as I like to call it, Performer Support, fall under the category of learning informally. These informal solutions better serve individualized needs flavored by varying degrees of immediacy and business risk when flawless performance is required. The PDR Model. Figure 1.1.

Instructional Design 170

Instructional Design ADDIE Blended Learning Design 170

Living in Learning

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Prior to this call, I had completed a comprehensive front-end performance diagnostic for the Sales organization that reported in to a VP one layer beneath that of my early morning caller. Certainly, it was what he requested, but beefing up sales training (which we did accomplish), was not enough to drive sustainable sales performance.

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Consulting Organization Blended Learning Wink 140