The Performance Improvement Blog

JUNE 25, 2018

Leaders communicate that learning can happen in many different ways: face-to-face and online instruction, push training and pull learning, on-the-job activities, and social interaction. Managers take responsibility for managing minds. Knowledge management contributes to learning.

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TalentLMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Most firms believe that the employee onboarding are the activities taking place on the first day of work. The employee onboarding process is another application of new-hire related knowledge management. A learning portal or a learning management system needs to emphasize knowledge management.

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The Performance Improvement Blog

JUNE 25, 2018

Leaders communicate that learning can happen in many different ways: face-to-face and online instruction, push training and pull learning, on-the-job activities, and social interaction. Managers take responsibility for managing minds. Knowledge management contributes to learning.

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Culture Create Metrics Performance Support 100

Jane Hart

MARCH 11, 2013

Supporting self-managed team learning is also about working in partnership with teams – either to address and support specific performance problems or to build or enhance existing sharing practices. There are an increasing number of examples of how L&D are supporting self-managed learning using new social technologies.

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Jane Hart

APRIL 20, 2012

Use Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) techniques as a continuous process of seeking, sense-making and sharing. Performance is key; it’s not about the learning per se but what they can do as a result of all their learning activities. The PKM framework is based on eight years of practical research and use.

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TalentLMS

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Knowledge within your organization, generated through eLearning is not ready to be consumed or utilized as an organizational asset (knowledge capital) until it is formally managed. Think: Knowledge + Management = Knowledge Management. Remember, eLearning is another tool to create more knowledge.

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Knowledge KM eLearning Strategy Corporate eLearning 96

Connect Thinking

AUGUST 4, 2012

As learners of an online program become more comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences on discussion forums, they also become more familiar with the principles of online knowledge sharing. Example: An online Community of Practice for client engagement skills doesn’t need to finish at the end of the learning program.

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Connect Thinking

AUGUST 4, 2012

As learners of an online program become more comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences on discussion forums, they also become more familiar with the principles of online knowledge sharing. Example: An online Community of Practice for client engagement skills doesn’t need to finish at the end of the learning program.

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Blended Learning Learning Strategy Wiki Strategy 157

Actio Learning

JANUARY 27, 2022

and methods of collaboration (social, communities of practice , etc.). may include several forms of learning tools, such as real-time virtual/collaboration software, self-paced [eLearning] courses, electronic performance support systems (EPSS) embedded within the job-task environment, and knowledge management systems." ".

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ID Reflections

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Will we still continue to speak about learning as an activity to be undertaken in order to be effective at work? To summarize, social and collaborative learning is no longer a good to have add on but a necessity driven by some of the following principles: There are no users, learners, or managers of learning.

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ID Reflections

AUGUST 28, 2012

Activity streams and collaboration platforms can enhance and support such awareness but not replace it. While I have always been an advocate of informal learning (immensely grateful to Jane Hart, Harold Jarche, Jay Cross and the ITA for showing the way) and communities of practice, I am now becoming an evangelist of both.

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TalentLMS

MAY 16, 2016

Knowledge repositories created within organizations are another great application of social learning. Effective organizational knowledge management stems from this type of learning. Such practices can only be perfected when learners are exposed to learning platforms in their eLearning training programs. The Organization.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 8, 2012

Go here to learn more about the difference between EPSS systems and related concepts like on-line help, eLearning, and knowledge management. Communities of Practice and Expert Locator Networks – these on-line resources take forums and discussion groups to the next level, and are structured around specific topics.

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Jane Hart

AUGUST 27, 2012

Supporting Personal Knowledge Management: tools, techniques, skills and behaviours. Increasing interest but usually as part of a “controlled” initiative, managed by L&D or by other business unit managers (content often moderated). Teams encouraged to curate and share their own content as a way of knowledge sharing.

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Acorn Labs

JULY 9, 2023

So, consider: Will the capability actively help your organisation achieve its goals? Rather, we want you to think about how you can optimise existing activities, and then introduce some new ways of learning. Knowledge or learning management systems help mitigate information hurdles by acting as living, breathing sources of truth.

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Acorn Labs

JULY 9, 2023

So, consider: Will the capability actively help your organisation achieve its goals? Rather, we want you to think about how you can optimise existing activities, and then introduce some new ways of learning. Knowledge or learning management systems help mitigate information hurdles by acting as living, breathing sources of truth.

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Clive on Learning

APRIL 29, 2011

Rob has achieved success by integrating formal and informal learning activities in pursuit of clear strategic business objectives. Communities of practice Rob works closely with the company’s Knowledge Management function to look for any opportunities for the two departments to collaborate.

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Clive on Learning

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Rob has achieved success by integrating formal and informal learning activities in pursuit of clear strategic business objectives. Communities of practice Rob works closely with the company’s Knowledge Management function to look for any opportunities for the two departments to collaborate.

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Communities of Practice SharePoint SAP Mentoring 75

Acorn Labs

MAY 29, 2023

If HR is solely responsible, capability creation and development programs may not be relevant or connected to the needs of your organisation's sales teams, resulting in poor sales management skills in your team and therefore, poor sales performance. This way, sales employees can access knowledge when they need.

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Acorn Labs

MAY 29, 2023

If HR is solely responsible, capability creation and development programs may not be relevant or connected to the needs of your organisation's sales teams, resulting in poor sales management skills in your team and therefore, poor sales performance. This way, sales employees can access knowledge when they need.

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Learnnovators

JULY 6, 2015

I spent the greater part of the weekend mulling over the practice of working out loud, what makes some folks adopt the habit with ease while others struggle, and what could be some of the possible enabling factors that support working out loud. A community grows through conversation, collaboration, and showcasing of work in progress.

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Obsidian Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

This is learning that takes place outside of the classroom or the eLearning activity. It could be knowledge gained from reading, Web searching, or from colleagues and friends. Build a body of best practices for use in operational activities. Gather additional resources on the training subject matter.

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Adobe Captivate

OCTOBER 16, 2017

According to Mason and Renniet (2008)*, there are four major benefits of learner-generated content that these tools provide: Users have the tools to actively engage in the construction of their experience, rather than passively absorbing existing content. It can also help learners with “personal knowledge management” or “smart working”.

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Acorn Labs

JUNE 18, 2023

Use a knowledge management system , or performance learning management system (PLMS). Create communities of practice to enable best practice sharing between employees, driving innovation. This is key for sustainable and agile strategic capability in the face of changing industry standards and trends.

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Acorn Labs

JUNE 18, 2023

Use a knowledge management system , or LMS. Create communities of practice to enable best practice sharing between employees, driving innovation. The idea is that you find which factors are helping or hindering your capability-building activities to improve the process and sustain forward momentum.

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ID Reflections

JANUARY 28, 2015

One of the ways to keep on top of our game, and remain on the cutting edge of relevant skills and knowledge is to be a part of communities of practices and to focus on building and maintaining our PLNs with a deliberate intention to learn, share and collaborate. The former wouldn''t make sense without the latter.

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ID Reflections

JANUARY 1, 2010

In this Conceptual Age, the greatest need is for creativity, innovation, the ability to see the pattern over the pieces--all the right-brain activities. Defining Knowledge Management and Enterprise 2.0 – Sharing Your Story (Luis Suarez) What did I learn: How KM turns information into decision making tools and what KM actually means.

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Clive on Learning

MARCH 24, 2011

Sebastian is a big fan of asynchronous group activities, centred around Shell’s Moodle platform. Sebastian prefers his designs to be activity-driven, not content-driven, working back from the performance goal. And someone is always responsible for supporting your development – with coaching from your line manager and mentoring.

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Wiki Blended Learning Diversity Training Compliance Training 71

EI Design

DECEMBER 11, 2015

According to Mason and Renniet (2008)*, there are four major benefits of learner-generated content that these tools provide: Users have the tools to actively engage in the construction of their experience, rather than passively absorbing existing content. How can social learning help people learn?

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CrossKnowledge

OCTOBER 21, 2015

According to Mason and Renniet (2008)*, there are four major benefits of learner-generated content that these tools provide: Users have the tools to actively engage in the construction of their experience, rather than passively absorbing existing content. How can social learning help people learn?

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Social Networks Collaborative Learning Social Learning Collaboration 40

TalentLMS

APRIL 23, 2015

Are you trying to find an eLearning consultant who would help develop learning and knowledge management solutions for your organization? The best learning solutions developed for any company are the ones with intimate involvement of trainers and managers with the eLearning consultants. What type of communication do you expect?

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TalentLMS

APRIL 23, 2015

Are you trying to find an eLearning consultant who would help develop learning and knowledge management solutions for your organization? The best learning solutions developed for any company are the ones with intimate involvement of trainers and managers with the eLearning consultants. What type of communication do you expect?

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Diversity Training eLearning Consultant Productivity Product 40

CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Social knowledge management consultant Harold Jarche suggests there are multiple layers, from collaborating in work teams, to collective learning in communities of practice, to cooperative learning with peers and friends in our networks (Figure 1). Learning leaders should facilitate this learning to optimize outcomes.

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Jay Cross

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

I sensed that learning and knowledge management were converging and invited bloggers form both sides to get together at the Tidehouse to share viewpoints and guzzle beer. The mid-1990s saw a knowledge-sharing culture at E&Y that guided behaviors, activities, and goals and was viewed as a competitive advantage.

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eLearning Learning Posts

JANUARY 3, 2011

So, really, you’ve been voting on this all year long just based on your activity. Here’s how I’m approaching Personal Knowledge Management - Free as in Freedom , January 25, 2010. DL10 Building High Impact Learning Communities - In the Middle of the Curve , November 2, 2010.

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Jay Cross

MAY 30, 2009

An active community of practice is a different animal from a bottom-up knowledge management network or a corporate news channel. New communities have different requirements than old. There’s no cookie-cutter formula for assigning these new roles and responsibilities.

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Technology Wiki Metrics CLO 38

Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Branon Learning Management System App Stores Bob Little Apps, Not Courses Inge de Waard Augmented reality moves towards augmented learning with easy tools: Wikitude , Layar , ARToolKit. Situated learning (learning within context in a community of practice) grows thanks to augmented mobile reality. Here's what came up.

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