Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

Properly documenting expectations, responsibilities, and success factors can be one of the most vital aspects of successful project management, but it’s so often overlooked or treated as merely an exercise. Personally, I’m still working on every new project to fine tune the proper “documentation ratio.&#

Social Networks 140

Social Networks Blended Learning Project Compliance Training 140

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

In my opinion, giving a learner a self-study eLearning program as their only form of training or support is not much different than handing them a manual to read with some exercises. In this lonely form of learning, there is no opportunity for social learning to take place, either in the moment or as a follow up.

Blended Learning 145

Blended Learning Social Learning Social Social Networks 145

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 21, 2011

Trust me…trying to train folks on a software package that they will neither need nor use is an exercise in frustration for everyone involved, not to mention a waste of time and money. And the managers were completely comfortable with that (even if I was pulling my hair out over their decisions). It was for their own good after all.

Innovation 165

Innovation Social Learning Blended Learning Social Networks 165

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

with a post-test to measure learning for the entire program. I can now see how Level 2 can be used to evaluate role-based eLearning and instructor-led training. Case studies, exercises, and simulations can be part of a continuum linking Levels 1, 2, and 3. Level 3: Behavior. This is really about follow-up and reinforcement.

Kirkpatrick 168

Kirkpatrick Social Learning Social Networks Blogging 168