Connect Thinking

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

One of the advantages I have runnning by own websites is the opportunity to experiment with SEO – Search Engine Optomisation. Search Engine Optimisation is all about maximising website traffic. Author : Buffer, Inc Website : [link] -->. The better your SEO strategy, the more easily the right people can find your content.

Wiki 122

Wiki Content Engineering Google 122

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Keep it simple, and provide ‘how to’ resources for later reference. Provide a FAQ on the role of manager as a partner of your e-learning strategy. Change management tips: Provide managers with the key messages why an e-learning strategy has been implemented so that they may sell the benefits to staff.

Management 150

Management Change FAQ Learning Strategy 150

Connect Thinking

JULY 21, 2012

But these models are hard to find from reputable e-learning providers, or are prone to budget blow-out. Within these bodies is leadership from a small group of e-learning providers, usually those in long-term relationships with organisations of a ’mature’ e-learning strategy, such as financial services and telecommunications.

Compliance Training 180

Compliance Training Agile LMS Confidentiality 180

Connect Thinking

JULY 21, 2012

But these models are hard to find from reputable e-learning providers, or are prone to budget blow-out. Within these bodies is leadership from a small group of e-learning providers, usually those in long-term relationships with organisations of a ’mature’ e-learning strategy, such as financial services and telecommunications.

Compliance Training 180

Compliance Training Agile LMS Confidentiality 180

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Organisationally, our role is to allow staff to be curious and to provide them the means to satisfy their curiosity. For example, promote altruistic sharing tendencies by providing a platform for staff to do so. I believe there is a role to provide formal learning interventions to teach staff how to learn in an organisation.

Learning 171

Learning Roles Strategy Collaboration 171

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Part of my job is to provide e-learning strategy support to clients. Author : Yong Mook Kim Website : [link] -->. I have a number of processes for this kind of engagement, and E-Learning Academy members to have access to an e-learning course on Strategy , and a number of other tools and resources. Brandon Hall.

Learning Strategy 209

Learning Strategy Strategy Social Networks Brandon Hall 209

Connect Thinking

APRIL 6, 2012

For the most part, e-learning courseware is passive and doesn’t provide the challenge and stimulus to pop staff out of their biases. The role of manager as coach; who understands how learning is occuring in the workplace and who can provide the opportunities to challenge staff assumptions, is an increasing imperative.

Virtual Classroom 166

Virtual Classroom Courseware Social Media Simulations 166

Connect Thinking

MAY 26, 2012

I then provided a handout, similar to the one below, and asked participants to mark where on each continuum their learning ‘philosophy’ sits. Author : Buffer, Inc Website : [link] -->. We asked ourselves how we define learning, when it is triggered, and what does it look like in your organisation. Thank you. .

Blended Learning 182

Blended Learning Learning Conversation Guide 182

Connect Thinking

MARCH 17, 2013

Take this kind of approach to providing staff with new content and processes, and they are more likely to be self-directing and self-governing. Author : Buffer, Inc Website : [link] -->. Prioritise information going out to staff – don’t waste valuable ‘air time’ on unimportant stuff. Make it easy for them.

Compliance Training 191

Compliance Training Compliance LMS Embed 191

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 1, 2012

I will also try to distinguish different business models such as Corporate, Not-for-profit and external Training Provider. “If Author : Buffer, Inc Website : [link] -->. In later posts I’ll address each of the stakeholder groups captured in the diagram – Organisation, HR/L&D, Manager and End user. i.e. RETURN > EFFORT.

Change 198

Change Management Adoption Adopt 198

Connect Thinking

AUGUST 4, 2012

Providing employees with the opportunity to develop content for sharing helps develop skills in instructional design, and encourages a culture of (dare I say) altruism. To continue to provide only classroom learning is denying staff’the opportunity to learn how to learn in this rapidly evolving technology environment.

Blended Learning 157

Blended Learning Learning Strategy Wiki Strategy 157

Connect Thinking

AUGUST 4, 2012

Providing employees with the opportunity to develop content for sharing helps develop skills in instructional design, and encourages a culture of (dare I say) altruism. To continue to provide only classroom learning is denying staff’the opportunity to learn how to learn in this rapidly evolving technology environment.

Blended Learning 157

Blended Learning Learning Strategy Wiki Strategy 157

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Performance support is about providing staff with access to the right information and people ’just-in-time’, at the point of need. Author : Yong Mook Kim Website : [link] -->. What do others know? How do I find them? What information is available? Where & how do I find it?

Performance Support 122

Performance Support Support Performance Strategy 122

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 20, 2012

They have strong relationships with staff who have depended on the decentralised training function to provide personalised service. You will be able to have clearer conversations with the LMS providers you are talking with. ( Author : Yong Mook Kim Website : [link] -->.

Association Learning Management System 108

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Internationalization 108

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 16, 2011

These LMS are meant to provide a straight-forward end-user experience of managing learning and performance. The data provides HR with information on talent and skill gap. . Author : Yong Mook Kim Website : [link] -->. The purchase decision is often made by the people in charge of the ERP system itself.

LMS 113

LMS Learning Management System SkillPort System 113

Connect Thinking

JUNE 16, 2012

These provide high level explanation. These videos provide guidance on how to ‘do’ something. Author : Buffer, Inc Website : [link] -->. Storytelling forms part of this video subset. These videos help us to quickly digest what’s new, such as a new product launch or new procedure. Instruction.

Learning Strategy 134

Learning Strategy Strategy Video Webcast 134

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 4, 2012

For example, providing new staff the opportunity for self-assessment using the tool (with help available if required), followed by a presentation on how the organisation supports different kinds of learning, including key messages about the role of learning in the organisation. Author : Yong Mook Kim Website : [link] -->.

Coaching 111

Coaching Roles Services Management 111

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 28, 2012

I will share some things to think about from an organisational perspective – covering Corporates, Not-For-Profit organisations and Training Providers. If you’re a Not-For-Profit organisation or Training Provider, it is still wise to bring a corporate business perspective into your decision-making.

Change 134

Change Management Social Media Analysis 134

Connect Thinking

MARCH 31, 2012

Tip: When you are training a process, be sure to provide simple “how to” guides that can be revisited at the point of need. Well produced videos can be fantastic for both communicating a message and providing the “how do I?” Author : Buffer, Inc Website : [link] -->. E-Learning courseware.

Strategy 149

Strategy Video Virtual Classroom Courseware 149

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 11, 2013

What e-learning can do is provide the ‘just-in-time’ performance support required for staff to work more efficiently and effectively which, in turn, drives productivity. Author : Buffer, Inc Website : [link] -->. Much of this is an internal motivation which, arguably, e-learning cannot address. Please feel free to comment.

Blended Learning 119

Blended Learning Social Networks Streaming Performance Support 119

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Change management tips: Provide learning practitioners with training in e-facilitation and writing online assessments. Author : Buffer, Inc Website : [link] -->. Finally, learners will usually travel the path of least resistance. If they can cheat or shortcut an assessment, they will.

Change 168

Change Management Association Learning Management System LMS 168

Connect Thinking

JULY 20, 2012

Many e-learning & Learning Management System (LMS) providers say you should purchase a LMS before developing e-learning courseware. There are probably 3 broad options you can take in this situation: Use an e-learning authoring tool that provides very basic completion tracking. Author : Buffer, Inc Website : [link] -->.

LMS 131

LMS Courseware Learning Management System Embed 131