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Evaluating Informal Learning

The Performance Improvement Blog

Informal learning in organizations is finally being recognized as a key aspect of employee development and performance improvement. But how do you evaluate something that is as unpredictable and serendipitous as informal learning? The following post first appeared on this blog in November 2010. . internal wiki).

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Measuring Project Success: Thoughts for the Training Professional.

Dashe & Thomson

The ISO 9000 compliance team cries “success” if the documentation is complete. And by that I mean, documentation, documentation, documentation. And make sure it is documented and clearly understood how to escalate those issues up the chain of command, if you have to. Preparation, preparation, preparation.

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Rx for SMEs

Dashe & Thomson

SMEs have a ton of work to do and generally keep their heads down until all work is done — defining requirements, documenting processes, testing, collaborating on training content, and training end-users. Clients will often ask what I see as the biggest risk or roadblock to end-user readiness. Properly d. All Rights Reserved.

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Rx for SMEs | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

SMEs have a ton of work to do and generally keep their heads down until all work is done — defining requirements, documenting processes, testing, collaborating on training content, and training end-users. Clients will often ask what I see as the biggest risk or roadblock to end-user readiness. Properly d. All Rights Reserved.

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

Dashe & Thomson

Training uses evaluations, both formal and informal. We use the results to make changes to the documentation, the delivery, or the staff. For employees we set out performance measures, and we hold reviews on a regular basis. We use the results to justify pay increases and bonuses. Properly d. All Rights Reserved.

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My Favorite Things: Tools and Tips to Facilitate Content.

Dashe & Thomson

There are a couple significant advantages when compared to Gliffy: 1) LucidChart supports real-time collaboration so multiple users can be editing a document simultaneously 2) LucidChart is the only web-based diagramming tool to offer Visio import. May I also suggest taking a look at LucidChartt ? Properly d. All Rights Reserved.

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My Favorite Things: Tools and Tips to Facilitate Content Development

Dashe & Thomson

There are a couple significant advantages when compared to Gliffy: 1) LucidChart supports real-time collaboration so multiple users can be editing a document simultaneously 2) LucidChart is the only web-based diagramming tool to offer Visio import. May I also suggest taking a look at LucidChartt ? Properly d. All Rights Reserved.