Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 27, 2011

My learning style is visual, so I always need to do research about a new concept and get a picture of the information in my head. One of the examples that we shared with him from the training series at the Minneapolis Art Institute was a session on modern art. A final example involved American Art.

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MAY 18, 2011

An example cited by Martin and Lin is called “ VBS 2 ” and runs on laptops. The game has an open platform that allows new details to be constantly added, reflecting lessons learned from a recent mission, for example. Skeptical corporations everywhere would do well to take heed. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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APRIL 5, 2011

For example, a new CRM or ERP system can change workers’ jobs, roles, and even dictate future employment status. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. Instead, tell them where to get the information they need, when they need it. Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

For example, did you know that there are now devices that can be implanted to assist and even take over the pumping action of a failing heart? I was blown away by that little nugget of information. Information can be gathered more quickly, and through many more avenues, than at any other time in our history. Fascinating stuff.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

As support, Anderson provides examples in which exceptional performers (elite dancers, TED Conference speakers), learn from their counterparts around the world by watching them online. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

I realized it wasn’t all about me and my understanding of the information, it was about leading my learners to a new understanding within themselves. An example I taught college Philosophy for eight years, and each time we discussed inductive and deductive reasoning I found many of my students responding like deer in the headlights.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

For example, writing “All milestones will be completed on time” as a success factor doesn’t give enough leeway that you may need in the normal course of events. Finally, don’t oversimplify when writing out the success factors, but don’t over-measure, either. William Duncan suggests using a structured format to overcome oversimplication.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 22, 2011

The video below is an example of breaking down film from this year’s Butler – Pittsburgh match-up. Then, to prepare for the next opponent, the coach will show film of that opponent in action. Similar to corporate training, this brings disparate levels of familiarity to a common baseline understanding. Properly d.

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MARCH 6, 2011

Allow them to discover information in bite-sized portions through self-directed activities such as eLearning, and then follow-up with a workshop, discussion group, open lab, or other opportunity to apply the new information. Discover the real problems and questions before you jump to the solution. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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APRIL 21, 2011

Those are extreme examples, but the very same thing can happen when you are told you have to attend training you don’t want or need. Multiply that by a 10 member staff and suddenly you’ve lost an entire man week of work in emotional hangover time. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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JANUARY 30, 2011

And by showing them examples, you’ll help them see [training] from various perspectives. He ends the blog with this key message: The goal is to build a course appropriate to your client’s needs. Sometimes the need is simple and sometimes complex. By clarifying their objectives you’ll know what type of course to build. Properly d.

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MARCH 7, 2011

In an aptly named article, “ Why Charlie Sheen Should be Your Social Media Manager ,” Osas Obaiza at iMedia Connection brings up an interesting example of how this plays in the external marketing world: Take a look at the McDonald’s Twitter account, it boasts at paltry 90,925 following. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Mavens are “information specialists,” or “people we rely upon to connect us with new information.” When play happens while learning it creates a context in which information, ideas and passions grow. * When information is stable, the explicit dimension becomes very important. . Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

Here’s an example: A company is rolling out a new expense reporting and approval system and needs to train over 1000 users. On the flip side of that, knowing you got something right that many others did not can motivate you to cement that piece of information in your long term memory. I’d love to hear yours. Properly d.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Rob : Seems like a great opportunity for reps to share information – an internal wiki or portal. However, I think there are a few inhibitors to social learning platforms along the lines of Facebook, YouTube, blogs and message boards. I read the posts of my friends on Facebook, but I rarely, if ever, post anything myself.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

Amidst all the hoopla (great word) and fanfare surrounding Google’s “Facebook-killer” the company also quietly released another new product that has flown almost completely under the radar (my radar at the very least), yet in concept could prove even more revolutionary within the social learning sphere. Yes, you heard me right.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

A remarkable example of this phenomenon can be found in Wikipedia, a completely user-driven Collaborative Knowledge Support System (my own term) that has become not only the most all-encompassing compendium of knowledge in world history, but increasingly the resource of choice for information on current events. project.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 11, 2011

If you have another minute, check this out this Inkling anatomy “textbook&# example.) Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend No comments yet.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 2, 2011

We frequently cite a study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which demonstrated that approximately 70% of all on-the-job learning is done informally, through employee-driven initiative, and through employee-to-employee knowledge transfers. If you’re not using Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, wikis, etc., Properly d.

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APRIL 26, 2011

Take the film industry as an example. For example (and you really should check out this link) this guy , who blows stuff up with automatic weapons, is so cool (at least to his viewers), he’s like a modern-day Fonzie. Facebook), eventually find its way into the corporate environment. What do you think? Properly d.

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