ID Reflections

APRIL 25, 2009

I am not complaining though because an ideal world where there are no “if onlies” (excuse the use of this non-word) is not conducive to learning or thinking or striving or brainstorming or any of the things that help us forge ahead. If onlies are our challenges and drivers that help us to get “unstuck”.

Big Question 100

Big Question ILT Instructional Design Budget 100

ID Reflections

JULY 4, 2010

I’ll keep that as a new topic of discussion… The learning solution must be effective enough within a constrained budget and time-line. It is not really possible to do a one-on-one mapping of a training program—be it e-learning, ILT, blended, etc.—with with the performance.

Consulting 153

Consulting Blended Learning Analysis Performance Support 153

ID Reflections

MARCH 19, 2009

This would require an initial investment much higher than the budget put forth. And the training department—for whom this has been a new venture (more of a hit-and-miss adventure because they are new to the e-learning concept) can proudly tick off one more task accomplished from their task list. But the end result would be effective.

Games 100

Games Toys Training Train 100

ID Reflections

MAY 28, 2009

The latter will be our saviour in this time of recession when corporate training budgets are at an all time low. I think like all new applications/technology, Twitter will face its share of scepticism and rejection. Refer to the article on Twitter Quitters.

Social Networks 100

Social Networks Twitter Social Network MySpace 100

ID Reflections

JUNE 2, 2009

Decreased training budget 3. What has probably made us realize the importance of social learning today and so optimally use the technology available are a combination/juxtaposition of several factors--a very simplistic analysis: 1. Recession 2. Lack of formal training because of point 2 4. Ever-decreasing shelf life of knowledge 5.

Ning 100

Ning Diversity Training Social Learning Communities of Practice 100

ID Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The management thinks of further cutting down training cost during the next budget (since it doesn't work anyways!). Training gets a bad reputation. Supervisors continue to harass frustrated employees. Productivity remains the same or may dip. Training never gets a chance to speak. Frustration is rampant.

Organization 136

Organization Harassment Training Performance Support Mentoring 136

ID Reflections

JUNE 9, 2010

2) Develop a plan for solving the problem, based on company culture, existing materials, resources, budget, stakeholder and SME involvement, vendor solutions and a host of other variables. Talk to stakeholders and SMEs, gather and assemble data and report back the findings. Develop a high-level scope.

Consulting 141

Consulting Social Networks LinkedIn Discussion 141