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Technology Options for Developing and Leveraging Staff Knowledge and Skills

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Question from a client: Our staff need to be agile in knowledge and skill development to thrive in an environment of ever faster change. What are the technology options for different states in skill and knowledge? It’s about providing the building blocks from which staff can begin to develop judgement and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge

Knowledge Skills Technology Develop

E-Learning – The Fast Food of Organisational Learning?

Connect Thinking

APRIL 6, 2012

I am personally very concerned about the ‘one size fits all’ approach of typical e-learning courseware for training staff on soft skills – skills that are associated with ambiguity and bias. Social media for learning soft skills and tasks.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom Courseware Social Media Simulations

Seven other advantages of an e-learning strategy

Connect Thinking

AUGUST 4, 2012

Example: An online Community of Practice for client engagement skills doesn’t need to finish at the end of the learning program. Staff skills development of existing technologies. Staff skills development of existing technologies. Monitor the adoption of language and knowledge across the business.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning Strategy Wiki Strategy

Seven other advantages of an e-learning strategy

Connect Thinking

AUGUST 4, 2012

Example: An online Community of Practice for client engagement skills doesn’t need to finish at the end of the learning program. Staff skills development of existing technologies. Staff skills development of existing technologies. Monitor the adoption of language and knowledge across the business.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning Strategy Wiki Strategy

End User Perspective to Managing Change in Learning: Part 5

Connect Thinking

MARCH 1, 2013

Typically, these are new skills required by the online learner. It should not be assumed that all end users have skills in learning online or the wherewithal to deal with navigating a new online environment. These skills are important in online communities of practice, discussion forums, blogs and wikis.

Change

Change Management Association Learning Management System Wiki

Five Drivers to Organisational Learning

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 7, 2012

This can be done by formalising time to learn, or by giving staff skills in researching and collaborating more effectively with the time they have (refer to point 5). Learning skills (learning intervention). Our role is to be advocates of time; to validate the activity of learning and talking to others. Imperative (extrinsic).

Learning

Learning Roles Strategy Collaboration

A Functional Perspective to Managing Change in Learning: Part 3

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Skills in systems design and administration, multimedia design and development, e-facilitation and platform usability were not generally part of the job description. Change management tips: Separate the systems administration function from the training functions – the skill set is quite different. Look at navigation usability.

Change

Change Management Association Learning Management System LMS

Self-Service Learning – What we need to think about

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 28, 2011

From my experience, for self-service learning to become part of a deliberate learning strategy, we need: Staff who have the skills and motivation in learning self-directedness and self-management. We need to train our staff on the skills required in learning self-service. Author : Yong Mook Kim Website : [link] -->.

Services

Services Instant Messaging ASTD Predictions

Addressing The Great Organisational Learning Debate: Employee Sovereignty vs Compliance E-Learning

Connect Thinking

MARCH 17, 2013

Look for those who are inherently self-directed and have good skills in information management. Be sure to model the new information or skills yourself, and enlist mentors - it’s amazing how contageous watching the behaviour of others can be. Here are a few ideas. I’m sure there are more… Employ the right staff.

Compliance Training

Compliance Training Compliance LMS Embed

Managing Change in Organisational Learning: Part 1

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 1, 2012

Administration (‘back end”) usability is also important, especially as the technology is often a new skill for learning practitioners. With today’s transient employees you may find yourself up-skilling a new administrator more often that you anticipated. So, make sure it’s easy. How do I prepare others for change?”.

Change

Change Management Adoption Adopt

Keeping Learning in Mind: Challenges in E-Learning Practice

Connect Thinking

MAY 26, 2012

Support skill development through challenge, reflection and manager conversation. Support skill development through immediate feedback. Support the democratisation of learning by making content available to all. Facilitate learning transfer through communication with managers. Reward behaviours of sharing and collaboration.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning Conversation Guide

Information on E-Learning and WCAG 2.0 Compliance in Australia

Connect Thinking

JULY 27, 2013

The term disability includes visual and hearing impairment, motor skill disabilities, neurological disabilities and more. The specialised design skill, more complex development, testing and auditing requirements adds additional cost to e-learning projects. However, these skills and knowhow are apparently not widespread.

Compliance Training

Compliance Training Compliance Informal Guidelines

Thinking e-learning strategy? Think video

Connect Thinking

JUNE 16, 2012

You need skill. For briefings and instructional videos , you need skills in instructional design and visual design. For filming experts , consider a professional video producer if the budget allows. And be sure to prepare the script well – succinctness and authenticity is key.

Learning Strategy

Learning Strategy Strategy Video Webcast

Observations from the Unconference: Near Future of Learning in Australia

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

The lack of time seemed to encourage a whole lot of motherhood statements that were not explored to uncover the ‘why’ A speaker raised the issue of needing to develop the skills of critical thinking in our organisations. We cannot expect critical thinking of the topics raised at each stream in 20 minutes.

Case Study

Case Study Streaming Diversity Training Issue

Synergies Between Internet Content Marketing and Workplace Learning

Connect Thinking

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

To remain relevant, learning professionals need to develop new skills in content writing and content preparation. I think a learning technology strategy in 2012 should be less about interactive e-learning courseware and more about good content delivered easily into employee workflow.

Internet

Internet Market Content Courseware

A Manager Perspective to Managing Change in Learning: Part 4

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Help managers to coach staff on skills in learning self-management and digital literacy. 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

Management Change FAQ Learning Strategy

How we think about learning influences our e-learning practice

Connect Thinking

MARCH 7, 2012

Support through the thoughtful design of social media, social networks and/or performance support tools would enable staff to ’unlearn’ and ‘relearn’ emerging information and skills. To create such designs, I would need to deeply understand the micro-climate and workflow of different business units, even individuals.

Association Learning Management System

Association Learning Management System Social Networks Learning Theory Theory

Five classifications of Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 16, 2011

The data provides HR with information on talent and skill gap. . SumTotal , Saba , Cornerstone ). These LMS are meant to provide a straight-forward end-user experience of managing learning and performance. LMS that are specialised and boutique (e.g. imc Clix , InterAction Pulse and Ecampus ).

LMS

LMS Learning Management System SkillPort System

The State of E-Learning in Australia in 2012

Connect Thinking

JULY 21, 2012

Fortunately, a few experts in organisational e-learning are consistently sharing their skills and opinions for others to learn from. One excellent example is Ryan Tracey and his blog E-Learning Provocateur. And, I hope our blogs and YouTube channel help too.

Compliance Training

Compliance Training Agile LMS Confidentiality

The State of E-Learning in Australia in 2012

Connect Thinking

JULY 21, 2012

Fortunately, a few experts in organisational e-learning are consistently sharing their skills and opinions for others to learn from. One excellent example is Ryan Tracey and his blog E-Learning Provocateur. And, I hope our blogs and YouTube channel help too.

Compliance Training

Compliance Training Agile LMS Confidentiality

Self-service learning and the role of manager as coach

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 4, 2012

This cohort are generally more intrinsically motivated and have evolved formal learning skills. I recommend you read the book, as it is very practical and contemporary for today’s learning debate (it’s expensive, so you may like to try your library). Generally speaking: Some staff will have a preference for self-service.

Coaching

Coaching Roles Services Management

5 Reasons to Implement E-Learning

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 11, 2013

Organisations who have embraced technology to develop skills and support staff performance are likely to be perceived as innovative and supportive – an employer who cares about and prioritises the development of their people. How is your Induction program perceived by new employees? .

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Social Networks Streaming Performance Support

People versus Systems: Let’s acknowledge the difference

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 14, 2012

I do have business acumen, and many existing organisational processes are well overdue for simplification and standardisation.

System

System LMS Compliance Training Learning Management System

Workshop, E-Learning or Video? A question of strategy

Connect Thinking

MARCH 31, 2012

The real skill is translating workshop material into concise, engaging video scripts. It is expensive and outdated to be rolling out workshops as the only solution for upskilling staff on a new proces or initiative (e.g. Should you require assistance, speak with us. We have a team that can help you.

Strategy

Strategy Video Virtual Classroom Courseware

eLearning Learning

Connect Thinking

Technology Options for Developing and Leveraging Staff Knowledge and Skills

E-Learning – The Fast Food of Organisational Learning?

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Seven other advantages of an e-learning strategy

Seven other advantages of an e-learning strategy

End User Perspective to Managing Change in Learning: Part 5

Five Drivers to Organisational Learning

A Functional Perspective to Managing Change in Learning: Part 3

Self-Service Learning – What we need to think about

Addressing The Great Organisational Learning Debate: Employee Sovereignty vs Compliance E-Learning

Managing Change in Organisational Learning: Part 1

Keeping Learning in Mind: Challenges in E-Learning Practice

Information on E-Learning and WCAG 2.0 Compliance in Australia

Thinking e-learning strategy? Think video

Observations from the Unconference: Near Future of Learning in Australia

Synergies Between Internet Content Marketing and Workplace Learning

A Manager Perspective to Managing Change in Learning: Part 4

How we think about learning influences our e-learning practice

Five classifications of Learning Management Systems (LMS)

The State of E-Learning in Australia in 2012

The State of E-Learning in Australia in 2012

Self-service learning and the role of manager as coach

5 Reasons to Implement E-Learning

People versus Systems: Let’s acknowledge the difference

Workshop, E-Learning or Video? A question of strategy

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