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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

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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. Networking comes naturally for some people, but not-so-much for others. So big deal, you say. Why is networking so important anyway?

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Is Your Measuring Stick Allowing You To Manage For The Better.

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by Guest on April 2, 2011 in performance support Lynn Cases is a Senior Training Consultant for Dashe & Thomson. If baseball statistics had not developed to accurately evaluate a player or team, the game would have fallen out of favor with adults and returned to its original farm boy state. All Rights Reserved.

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Organizational Change Management Cited – Again – as Key.

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In a recent post, he cites a recent poll by Panorama Consulting , in which IT executives are asked about the “deadliest sin” of ERP implementations. I am a member of the Dashe & Thomson running and biking teams, and captain of its small but emerging chess team. I like to read, make films and play guitar (in private).

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The $2 Whiteboard Shows Power of Peer-to-Peer Learning | Social.

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Of course, the person “next to you” might just as often be consulted via email or other online tool, but it doesn’t change this fact: the amount of workplace learning done in formal training sessions is a tiny fraction of of the learning that takes place one-on-one, between coworkers. I like to read, make films and play guitar (in private).

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

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While some activities such as breakout groups, team presentations, and in-depth case studies are still good ways to encourage collaboration in the learning environment, incorporate new activities which support technology integration and social learning such as a team blog or web-based project portal. Be Tech Savvy; Be Creative.

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Re-evaluating Evaluation | Social Learning Blog

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I am an avid film goer, music lover, bridge walker, and supporter of the Dashe & Thomson running team. In my role as Vice President of Client and Staffing Services, I know that training may not always be the answer. All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com

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Embracing Innovation in Learning | Social Learning Blog

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This type of leader can help a team stay stay focused on their goals without stifling creativity and innovation. If you think about the traditional model of corporate training, managers and leaders have control (sometimes way too much) over the formal training that their workers receive. All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com