ID Reflections

JULY 15, 2009

It is not about "simplification" but about providing only the required information. As the term training implies (as opposed to "learning" which is much broader in nature), they are typically goal/object driven performance-support programs. Create Performance Support Solutions (PSS) : This is to address point 3 raised by you.

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ID Reflections

JANUARY 1, 2011

This is a quick recap and a list of the posts, articles, and books that have shaped my thinking, provided me with insights and supported or challenged my assumptions. Seven Strategies for Supporting Personal Learning Environments at Work by Michele Martin 11. In that spirit, I am aiming to get this post out.

Cognitive 185

Cognitive Enterprise 2.0 Blogging KM 185

ID Reflections

MAY 15, 2010

Who can provide assets like logos, images, and documentation? What type of IT support or technology do you need? I have added some questions that I have found useful to ask Who provides the final sign-off? Whose buy-in do you require to ensure that there is post-rollout support provided to the learners?

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Storyboard Course Develop Skype 144

ID Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2009

Supporting Theory : An understanding of the Constructivist Theory helps to conduct Learner Analysis keeping in mind the importance of capturing the existing knowledge level. This is where, to quote Tony Karrer, we need a shift from the design of pure courseware solutions to reference hybrid solutions designed to be just-in-time supports.

Theory 124

Theory Learner Social Networks Learning Theory 124

ID Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

So provide crystal clear direction. However, without a supportive environment that encourages implementation and application of the new behavior, no amount of training can successfully bring about and sustain the desired change. Tags: corporate training Performance Support change adult learning.

Change 124

Change Case Study Cognitive Performance Support 124

ID Reflections

JUNE 9, 2010

select custom-built courseware, provide post-training support, measure learning effectiveness, create mentoring/coaching frameworks, create frameworks that enable community-driven learning, and create and sustain Communities of Practice. Tags: corporate training Performance Support learning consultant Workplace Learning.

Consulting 141

Consulting Social Networks LinkedIn Discussion 141

ID Reflections

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The approach taken is still that of “the organization will provide the training I need”. In such context, it becomes even more imperative to create an organizational culture that is safe, open, and supportive of its employees. If possible, asking someone to provide feedback and coaching would be helpful.

Skills 132

Skills PKM Diversity Training Social Media 132

ID Reflections

JULY 16, 2009

Summative evaluation "provides information on the product's efficacy ( it's ability to do what it was designed to do)." Organization characteristic and support: Is this the first e-learning course for the organization? This is a much simpler thing to deal with if you plan for it and ramp up your helpdesk support for the testing period.

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Adoption Adopt VOIP SharePoint 100

ID Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2010

I am re-reading Informal Learning by Jay Cross and was going through the resource links he has provided. Apart from the book, which is a must read for anyone interested in the field of learning, the resource links are gold mines of knowledge, information and insights. I am putting some of my favorite sites from the list here for reference.

Informal Learning 104

Informal Learning Resources Cognitive Social Networks 104

ID Reflections

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

marcjrosenberg on #lsmag [link] #lrnchat The excerpts: We need context to understand complex issues and this can be provided by those we are connected to. The tweet: It’s not about the tweets; it’s about the context. The reach and depth of our connections become critical in helping us make sense of our environment and to solve problems. ~

Cognitive 144

Cognitive PKM News Tagging 144

ID Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

A very mundane event that HR usually organizes in all organizations in a bid to demonstrate their attempt at engaging employees, “providing” for fun at the workplace and other such piffling stuff that no one really takes seriously. I am not supporting bay decoration but the spirit that it fostered. Bay decoration!

Innovation 110

Innovation Expertise Knowledge Management Ideas 110

ID Reflections

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Passion: Our internal engines provide the fuel that spurs us to action. Contrast creativity with intellect. Creativity is less bound to the rigors of logic and proof, more responsive to our individual yearning for things that are new. We pursue something because it answers an internal calling.

Cognitive 165

Cognitive Diversity Training Social Networks Knowledge Worker 165

ID Reflections

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Setting the Context Here are two definitions from Wikipedia that captures the essence of Networked Learning: Networked learning is a process of developing and maintaining connections with people and information, and communicating in such a way so as to support one another''s learning. The central term in this definition is connections.

Network 100

Network Emergent Collaboration Virtual World 100

ID Reflections

APRIL 10, 2015

Organizations are fairly adept at implementing training programs, providing LMS access and checking for completion. for individuals to share freely, work transparently, learn from each other, critique without malice and so on), the culture must be supportive. Social learning” cannot be assigned as one would a course or a module.

Social Learning 100

Social Learning Social Integrate Off-shore 100

ID Reflections

OCTOBER 21, 2009

How do you show them the answer which is as yet in the conceptual stage without the support of quantitative analytical proof? And most importantly, not feel a perfect fool when asked to provide details you are unable to tell. Ambiguity is not to be confused with lack of planning. Lack of planning is chaos.

Delicious 100

Delicious Engineering Analytics Tagging 100

ID Reflections

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Bring formal learning to the Enterprise Social Network (ESN) to: Let the conversations and context build around formal courses Provide users with the choice of moving back and forth across the learning continuum 2. The transitions is not impossible if there is belief and the right supportive culture.

Network 202

Network Diversity Training PKM Communities of Practice 202

ID Reflections

JUNE 25, 2014

However, not everyone comes with the skills of knowing how to learn and require support. Most organizations (hopefully) have accepted that learning is crucial to their strategy for growth and performance, and if done right, has a direct impact on the bottom line. Refer to Harold Jarche’ blog for a deeper understanding of PKM.

PKM 157

PKM OER Diversity Training Trust 157

ID Reflections

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When fully realized and supported, emergent learning provides autonomy, mastery and purpose to learners and agility, adaptability and resilience to organizations. They are ill-equipped to support a world that revolves around the uniqueness of the human brain. It calls for transformational leadership and cultural mind-shift.

Emergent 100

Emergent Organization Diversity Training Community 100

ID Reflections

JULY 12, 2009

The set of questions below were raised by a friend that triggered of the post that follows: If SCORM is a technical specification, does it interest, content providers, Instruction Designers, Project Managers ? Content providers will quickly see how SCORM helps implement reusable learning objects.

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SCORM Instructional Design Learning Objects Instructional 100

ID Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2014

He doesn''t leave us with theories and observations but deep dives into the details of how to conduct the evaluation providing many practical insights, implementable suggestions and heaps of learning. Hence, it’s not the best resume but the right hire that makes a difference.

Case Study 113

Case Study Coaching Culture Assessment 113

ID Reflections

DECEMBER 25, 2010

More importantly, are those the kind of work that will provide us with the indispensable competitive edge? While I have read about adaptability, understand its impact and importance in a world that is in a constant state of beta, I was not sure I could explain it to someone else with conviction and theoretical support.

Learner 177

Learner Diversity Training Expertise Cognitive 177

ID Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2009

And this happens because the presenter has forgotten that the slides are only there to aid, reinforce and support. This kind of presentation can be enriched if supported with powerful graphics or quotes that reinforce the main points. These are concerns recent writers like Nancy Duarte and Garr Reynolds are emphasizing as well.

Authoring 100

Authoring PowerPoint Slides Communication 100

ID Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

These concepts are fundamentally opposed to the principle and values that support cooperation and collaboration – the pillars of social business and authentic communities. A world defined by scarcity is driven by the ethos of competition, hoarding, survival of the fittest, suspicion, exclusion, elimination of the other , and fear.

Culture 100

Culture Change Social Business 100

ID Reflections

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

It stimulates you, provides you with just the right amount of scintillating informaiton that leaves you craving for more if the topic is of interest to you. Once I had the story down to 20 slides, I looked for images, data and quotes that would support what I wanted to say. Therein lies the power of this form.

Format 132

Format Write Blog Slides Diversity Training 132

ID Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Leaders have the propensity and are often expected to provide answers in times of great uncertainty and upheaval. And as leaders develop and operate from these capacities within themselves, the core skills permeate throughput the organization with support. Staying with Uncertainty ?—?While Creating space for Synchronicity ?— ?In

Community 110

Community Organization Emergent Synchronous 110

ID Reflections

JULY 28, 2009

This mean, the technical team developing the application cannot always provide business reasons behind all the tasks. The client has to be a partner in this and provide organizational support post implementation to drive adoption. They do and can explain the usage without necessarily knowing the logic. What is the way ahead?

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Authoring Tools Program Rapid eLearning 100

ID Reflections

JANUARY 28, 2015

In today''s context of rapid change, unexpected challenges, and complex scenarios, it is not possible for an organization to provide training for every conceivable skill that may be required in the future. While developing the skills do take some effort and persistence, the benefits are tremendous and provide the necessary motivation.

Network 100

Network Diversity Training Personal Learning Social Networks 100

ID Reflections

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Before I plunge into the heart of my analysis and discussion, I want to share a couple of snippets on Networked Learning from Wikipedia. ( [link] Networked learning is a process of developing and maintaining connections with people and information, and communicating in such a way so as to support one another''s learning.

Cognitive 100

Cognitive Diversity Training Forum Network 100

ID Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2009

Can formal learning lay a foundation that will support the informal learning process? Can we provide tools and systems (e.g. Some pertinent questions that can be applied in the current situation of corporate training and learning are the following that I came across in one of the comments to the post: [link] 1.

Informal Learning 110

Informal Learning Informal Blended Learning Social 110

ID Reflections

JANUARY 25, 2015

The technological affordances of social and mobile add to the ability to provide an ecosystem of continuous and pervasive learning. Dialogue is an important aspect of learning and the MOOCs support conversation. MOOCs also provide opportunities for peer-feedback and group projects.

Diversity Training 100

Diversity Training Design Micro-Learning Theory 100

ID Reflections

JULY 31, 2014

HR might take the “number of hours of training provided to employees” attitude in the interest of employee engagement and Gallup polls. We tend to forget that training is just one of the means to achieve business outcome (at least that is the hidden hope in the hearts of a business person). I wrote about this in my post here.

Performance Support 163

Performance Support Performance Business ROI 163

ID Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2016

Uber taps into existing resources providing people – both the suppliers and the buyers – with a platform to connect. Against this backdrop, technology is providing us with an opportunity to re-imagine and redefine workplace learning and our role as business partners, thought leaders, and change agents.

Organizational Learning 100

Organizational Learning Course Scanning Community 100

ID Reflections

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

The premise of this post is that when an organization makes a conscious effort to bring in social collaboration and support their formal learning endeavors with more informal and collaborative sharing, it usually begins with the introduction of an enterprise collaboration platform. Mapping the training to typical use cases is also important.

Community 172

Community Roles Management Screencast 172

ID Reflections

JULY 16, 2014

It is more critical for us – the L&D / Performance Support folks – to come up with ways and means of supporting the meta-skills mentioned above. We have to trust that once individuals are equipped with the skills and tools available today, the learning will take care of itself. The challenge lies in the HOW.

Skills 145

Skills Cognitive Performance Support Culture 145

ID Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

While most people today use multiple social tools, using these specifically to enhance and support continuous learning and professional development may not come naturally. Change management includes onboarding users onto the platform, enabling them to use it with ease and supporting them throughout.

PKM 100

PKM Diversity Training Community Communities of Practice 100

ID Reflections

MAY 17, 2010

In working with our customers, we discovered that they were trying to address a number of learning requirements, most notably formal learning, informal learning and performance support. Delivering information only in a single formal channel is OUT and peer discovery and support is IN, and should be adopted.

Enterprise 2.0 104

Enterprise 2.0 Cognitive Collaboration Enterprise 104

ID Reflections

JULY 3, 2014

I loved this line in her blog: “ I want learning in our organisation to be personally owned but organizationally supported.” This is what we need to strive for – the future of L&D lies in providing each individual with the personalized support they need to develop professionally and personally.

Compliance Training 132

Compliance Training Slideshare Conversation Twitter 132