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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

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The slow adoption of social learning is not localized to Minnesota and North Carolina. In the article she gives some scary statistics: Our recent study showed that 30 percent of US companies spent money on informal learning tools or services in 2010. In dollar figures, spending is minimal. It can’t be that they don’t believe in it.

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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

From the business perspective, however, networking isn’t only helpful, it is mandatory. Business networking not only brings new business and new talent, but it supports collaboration – whether it’s collaborating with internal team members or making connections outside of the organization. So how do you build your network?

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Localization: Training and Development in India

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Jen Weaver      While it failed to be renewed for another season, the 2010 NBC show "Outsourced" shed a comical light on some of the cultural nuances to doing business in India. Localization training' Miss the show? Never fear.   Test your Knowledge of Indian Culture. . 

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GBL 2010 – Recap (Day 2 Part 1): Serious Games

Upside Learning

First up was Mary Mathews, Strategy and Business Development Director, TruSim. The game is set at the scene of a bomb explosion in a busy high street and the player’s job is to prioritize the multiple casualties for treatment. After day 1 at the Game Based Learning conference I was looking forward to another great day.

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Covington Gets Ready to Scurry for Mental Health? 

TIER1 Performance

The day will start with a friendly team competition (think CBS’s The Amazing Race ), offering local organizations the perfect team building opportunity. Since its launch in 2010, The Scurry has raised more than $400,000 for local community efforts, including mental health initiatives.

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

Dashe & Thomson

Some of my photography can be seen in local art galleries and online through National Geographic image stock. My background includes extensive experience in learning, teaching, and facilitation, and I love technology and how its changing our culture. Outside of work I enjoy several hobbies including camping, travel and photography.

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Rx for SMEs

Dashe & Thomson

One colleague had chocolate covered bacon delivered to her SME based on stories they shared about local food oddities and legends. Give tokens of appreciation; listen for clues so you can give meaningful “gifts.&# Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Download the whitepaper » Blog this! All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com