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2010 in Retrospect: Top Few Blogs and Books

ID Reflections

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. To make it slightly easy for myself, I have divided the list into two parts—1) posts and articles and 2) books. In that spirit, I am aiming to get this post out.

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

It sounds like Weejee is growing quickly with Ian and Tracy at the helm, but they too are frustrated with the slow adoption of informal learning. The slow adoption of social learning is not localized to Minnesota and North Carolina. Can you say future book deal? However, wikis are only the tip of the iceberg. Go take a peek.

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Leveraging the Law of the Few to Manage Change in the Workplace.

Dashe & Thomson

Just as the corporate world thought they had caught up to adult learning norms with the adoption of eLearning, and some with blended learning, along comes social learning. I haven’t read the book yet, but Jay Cross’ latest blog gave me a taste, and now that I’ve referenced the book in my own blog post, I feel obligated to follow through.

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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

In Malcom Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point , Gladwell introduces several influential personality types, one of which is the Connector – an individual who knows large numbers of people and is in the habit of making introductions. Outlook, address book, contact list). Your business networks can be your most valuable resources!

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My Learning Resolution For The Year (Hint: It's not “to be.

Dashe & Thomson

Military May 19, 2011 Give User Adoption the Respect it Deserves May 17, 2011 How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties May 11, 2011 Addressing On-Demand Learning and Performance Needs #LCBQ May 9, 2011 Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning May 5, 2011 Gregg Sean: Nice review of the topic , I was seeking to see wh.

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Work as Improv Theater: Teaching the Right-Brained Learner.

Dashe & Thomson

How will organizations get them to adopt new business processes, procedures, or software systems when necessary? The future belongs to a very different kind of person with a very different kind of mind. I’ve often wondered what all this right-brained thinking means for the learning industry. All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Don’t Throw Out the Baby with the Books. There is value in books, manuals, and written reference materials included in training activities, but don’t use words to replace examples, images, and experience. What’s working? And more importantly, what’s not working? Discover the real problems and questions before you jump to the solution.