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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | LIVING IN LEARNING AUGUST 23, 2012 An Evolving Ground Zero for Training Solutions These pressures beg the question, “Why would we not provide a learning environment that supports our workforce that is any less continuous?” Dramatically increased urgency to remain competitive, regardless of business specialty, has come upon us in the form of continuous velocity – of continuous demands for flawless performance – of continuous demands for agility to adapt to an ever-changing competitive and regulatory work environment. Clearly, the rules of engagement for training have changed. We are facing a tipping point. We need different results. That means doing things differently. | LIVING IN LEARNING JULY 12, 2012 When Does a Cloud-based LMS Make Sense? There was something about having my own staff running my own servers behind my own firewall that provided a sense of security and control. A few years ago, I am quite certain, I would have been fighting this “cloud” concept tooth and nail. To an extent it did, and the IT staff would be the first to man the ramparts to fight off having anything living outside the firewall – much less allowing anyone outside to get into our systems. feel their concern, and I respect the need to protect the network and data resources behind the firewall. | | | | | |
| LIVING IN LEARNING AUGUST 14, 2009 The Learning Continuum – Using the PDR Design Model Preparation – the learning phase where the objective is to provide activities that contribute to a state of readiness in the learner. Permit me to provide some substance around work context. This concept of a learning continuum and the PDR Model provides a viable framework for re-invention. Many of us cut our professional learning design teeth using the long-held tradition of the ADDIE instructional design (ISD) model. In our blogosphere I have heard how “old school”, and in some cases, how obsolete this foundational design model from the 1960s has become. training. below). | LIVING IN LEARNING AUGUST 21, 2012 Can Tech Save Education? 5 Ways It Could Be Done Experts agree that technology can save education if it is used by prepared teachers who can provide guidance to their students. Two-thirds of all new job in the U.S. require post-high school education. With the rise in high school and college drop outs, the United States is scrambling to keep the attention of its students and develop a positive way to keep them involved. The Internet is the driving force for all technological innovations. Some specific examples of technology saving education include. | LIVING IN LEARNING NOVEMBER 25, 2009 Covert Consulting: A Survival Competency for Today’s Training Organizations Acquiring and applying good consulting practice is no longer a luxury if you provide training solutions. The phone rings early, and I answer without the benefit of my first cup of caffeine. The Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing is on the line being his usual all-business self, even at 7:05am. He makes a simple request – “If we’re going to become a world-class Marketing organization, we’re going to have to fix the Marketing University catalog.”. The need for caffeine kicks up another notch as he gets to the heart of his professional opinion – and his request. had no choice. | LIVING IN LEARNING AUGUST 23, 2009  PDR Design Model Supports Shift to Learning Design in the Work Context How to read the Matrix: The matrix provides learning environment attributes down the left side with key discovery points posed as questions. The concept of a learning shift represents a course correction by the USS Training Department. We are under full steam and headed into the shallows, and are in danger of running aground. See Figure 1.1). Figure 1.1. Expanded Scope of Discovery. | | | | | | | |
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LIVING IN LEARNING | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Discovery Methodology for a Learning Continuum
The purpose of this document is to provide a guide for accomplishing discovery that defines attributes of a learning environment, in particular, the work context – when and where learning moments of need are manifest. It is essential that these attributes are identified in early planning stages in any project where learning assets are created to ensure design decisions are not negatively impacted by variables within the learner’s work environment. MORE >> -
LIVING IN LEARNING | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 Change Leadership: When Change Management Is Not Enough
Provide a process for frequent formative evaluations throughout the timeline to fine tune and align (or re-align) an effective leadership approach. Provide a robust, two-way, feedback loop across multiple levels of the organization to ensure consistently aligned communications. Ask any IT professional if they have a repeatable process for Change Management (CM) and you can expect an unequivocal “Yes we do!” as the response, and likely suffer a sideways glance wondering what motivated such a ridiculous question. This all makes perfect sense, right? Of course not! What Change? MORE >> -
LIVING IN LEARNING | FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009 The Future of Learning is Not Now!
The need demands we provide an increasing percentage of learning solutions in the context of our work , not as a separate, disconnected transaction. I realize this may stretch the pretext of a cute catchphrase, but it seems appropriate this afternoon. The future of learning truly is NOT now because we are not ready for it…nor are we at a state of readiness even if it were now. The program hosted by Tony Karrer with support from Jay Cross, Harold Jarche, and Ray Jimenez, all recognized names in the learning industry, was a successful effort. could not agree more. MORE >> -
LIVING IN LEARNING | FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 Training to Learning – The Impossible Shift
This linkage provides a critical thread of continuity necessary to reinforce learning in the post-training work context. Now that title should generate a ripple or two on the pond, especially when I have been so vocal about the need for just such a shift. So…is this post a confession that I have changed my mind? Not quite. Not even. If anything, I am more passionate than ever, but over the years, I have gotten smarter about moving around obstacles that stifle momentum rather than fight through immovable walls of opposition or resistance. beg to differ. It is NOT a shift. No problem. MORE >>
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