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A quick guide to knowledge sharing (L&D)

Learning Pool

Studies suggest that as little as 10% of what we learn comes from formal training programs. The rest comes from learning on the job – learning by doing – and informal learning, from our peers. Recognize informal learning: Make informal learning an explicit part of your training policy.

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Google Wave – Social Learning – Business – eLearning Hot List

Tony Karrer

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Flexing Your Tools to Create Maximum-Impact Online Training

Mindflash

People tend to have a preference for formal learning (instructor-directed) or informal learning (experiential, self-directed, impromptu learning). Whatever your preference, flexible learning strategies include a combination of both types of learning and more, as needed. Supporting Performance. Going Global.

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Integrating Social Learning In The Workplace

Learnnovators

I have been writing about social learning and its related concepts – communities of practices , working out loud and skills for the networked world for quite some time now. Social learning has become a buzzword in the workplace learning space, and every other organization is claiming to have “social learning” as a part of the mix.

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Can Centralized and Decentralized Online Training Co-Exist?

Mindflash

Having the ability to discuss learning content encourages learners to process information. Gauri Reyes is a talent developer and learning leader with extensive experience in roles ranging from software management to managing the learning function in organizations. Follow her on Twitter , LinkedIn or Google+.

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How to Replace Top-down Training with Collaborative Learning (2)

Jay Cross

Colearning with customers may be learning’s new frontier. Google is teaching people to use more of its services in online courses. By doing this, Google is building customer loyalty. Co-learning builds trust. Mentors and coaches give assignments that provide new challenges and therefore require learning.

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INTEGRATING SOCIAL LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACE

Learnnovators

I have been writing about social learning and its related concepts – communities of practices , working out loud and skills for the networked world for quite some time now. Social learning has become a buzzword in the workplace learning space, and every other organization is claiming to have “social learning” as a part of the mix.