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Facilitating Knowledge Work #wolweek

Clark Quinn

I do believe there’s a role for L&D to look at these activities as well , and ‘training’ isn’t the solution. Here the role is very much facilitation. As I’m doing here, soliciting feedback. It’s a different skill set, yet a fundamental contribution to the success of the organization.

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Learning’s Role in Innovation

CLO Magazine

Provided that learning and development leaders could and should have a central role in innovation, what is the chief learning officer’s responsibility? Steven Johnson, in his 2010 book, “Where Good Ideas Come From,” discusses the role of networks to support innovation, and again the notion of time comes into play.

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The Top 3 ingredients for motivating employees in tough times

Matrix

Read more: The role of leaders in building trust within the organization. Employees feel motivated when they can see the results of their work and have the resources to grow both personally and professionally. They also avoid micromanaging and take on a supporting role rather than a managerial one. Competence.

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The Benefits of Using an Employee Skills Database for Organisational Strategy

Acorn Labs

It's an inventory of your employees' skills that allows you to see which skills your employees need for their current roles and (coupled with a demand analysis ) which skills will be needed in the future when you look to fill those roles. Why do you need an employee skills database? This depends on their interest levels, of course.)

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The Benefits of Using an Employee Skills Database for Organisational Strategy

Acorn Labs

It's an inventory of your employees' skills that allows you to see which skills your employees need for their current roles and (coupled with a demand analysis ) which skills will be needed in the future when you look to fill those roles. Why do you need an employee skills database? This depends on their interest levels, of course.).

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Design for collaborative learning in the metaverse 

CLO Magazine

Leader boards, jigsaw puzzles, discussion forums and group projects all encourage learner access to peer knowledge. Sharing, brainstorming and reviewing all lead to high order thinking that adds new knowledge and builds upon existing knowledge. Working in a group enhances problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

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Study: Enhanced Employee Development Needed in 2013

CLO Magazine

Employees must work differently to survive where frequent organizational change, knowledge work and increased collaboration are the norm. • Adjust Employee Roles to the Demand and Supply Sides of Collaboration : Redefine employee roles to emphasize collaboration and broader organizational impact.

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