Connect Thinking

JANUARY 11, 2013

Build staff productivity. The business decision to employ anyone is all about productivity. To be productive requires staff to have a sense of urgency; to be driven to problem-solve and exceed customer expectations. What an employee costs an employer must be a fraction of the profit he or she contributes to the business.

Blended Learning 119

Blended Learning Social Networks Streaming Performance Support 119

Connect Thinking

JUNE 16, 2012

These videos help us to quickly digest what’s new, such as a new product launch or new procedure. Video webcasting is also a growing trend for educating staff and clients, such as conferences and product launches. But it could be your head of department, head of operations or a pivotal staff member about to retire. Instruction.

Learning Strategy 134

Learning Strategy Strategy Video Webcast 134

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 16, 2013

This is true from both a business and a product perspective. From a product perspective, our understanding of instructional design is ever evolving, and our preference for graphics and multimedia is also changing. Online business models are changing rapidly – new alliances, new distribution channels.

Streaming 140

Streaming Diversity Training Develop Instructional Design 140

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 7, 2012

When individuals have awareness of their own learning processes and the skills required to learn effectively, then they are more likely to be productive when learning. We cannot assume that people know what they learn, why they learn, how they learn and when they learn. I’ve said it before and I’ll no doubt say it again.

Learning 171

Learning Roles Strategy Collaboration 171

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 28, 2011

ASTD’s December 2011 T&D Magazine features a discussion on Self-Service Learning (by Patricia A McLagan), and the role of L&D to “help learners make learning more effective, efficient, productive, innovative and fun” (pp 37).

Services 111

Services Instant Messaging ASTD Forum 111

Connect Thinking

JULY 21, 2012

Learning Management Systems for ‘just-in-case’ learning have taken preference over more agile and less expensive ‘just-in-time’ performance support platforms that support workplace learning and productivity improvement. This is a shame.

Compliance Training 180

Compliance Training Agile LMS Confidentiality 180

Connect Thinking

JULY 21, 2012

Learning Management Systems for ‘just-in-case’ learning have taken preference over more agile and less expensive ‘just-in-time’ performance support platforms that support workplace learning and productivity improvement. This is a shame.

Compliance Training 180

Compliance Training Agile LMS Confidentiality 180