Dashe & Thomson

MAY 4, 2011

Karen O’Leonard from Bersin & Associates wrote an article last week entitled Corporate Spending on Social Learning. The figure was highest among large businesses, 42% of which spent money on informal learning during the year. In dollar figures, spending is minimal. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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MAY 3, 2024

“ Investment, concept, business ” by Nature_Design is licensed by Pixabay. From sparking your creativity to enhancing your business insights, there’s plenty to learn. PT: Stand Out, Get Noticed and Create Influence with Expert Market Positioning Do you struggle to communicate your company’s value and uniqueness to prospects?

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 22, 2011

Blended learning may be a newer phenomenon in the corporate world, but coaches have been using a mixture of video, instructor-led, experiential and peer-to-peer learning for decades. Similar to corporate training, this brings disparate levels of familiarity to a common baseline understanding. Thank you CBS and Turner! Properly d.

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MARCH 25, 2011

While the increasing difficulty of engaging Digital Natives in a way that is meaningful to them is still mainly an issue for the school system, it will soon be an issue for corporate training professionals, as well. Already, the first classes of DNs have entered the workforce. Accelerated Learning: Where Does It Fit In? Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 6, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Sound of Silence by Jim on April 7, 2011 in eLearning At what point does narration really add anything to an eLearning module, and at what point is it simply being added because “it’s what’s expected?” Think about it.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Companies like Hubspot (love them, by the way) that market themselves as “social media” or “inbound marketing” experts do have some great ideas on how to leverage social tools to increase traffic, sales leads, etc. And if the corporate world hasn’t figured it out yet, the academic world will most likely be stumbling for awhile.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 5, 2011

In another post, Krigsman writes: Communications in [the context of ERP implementation] means explaining the business impact of technology decisions to a non-technical audience. If you’re an employee in Finance at a non-headquarters location, chances are good that some corporate “right-sizing” is in the cards for your office.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Because the world of technology, and for that matter the use of technology in training, is changing so rapidly, most business managers are unaware of the promising user adoption solutions coming to the forefront. Your customers deserve to be considered seriously, so does your business.” Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 21, 2011

Until recently, the debate over this question had two primary camps: academia and corporate America. Encouragingly, I am seeing some evidence that corporate learning departments understand this model, and many of them have actually been practicing it for years. Now, there’s a third possible answer: Khan Academy. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 18, 2011

In addition to the use of video games for recruitment purposes, which have been available for some time, the Department of Defense has begun embracing the use of combat simulators, culture-based eLearning , avatars, and even cell phone apps, all designed specifically for military use. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Finding ways to incorporate these elements can be difficult for instructional designers, curriculum developers, and, especially, creators of eLearning. Discovered via Brent Schlenker’s Corporate eLearning and Development blog. I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 23, 2011

The VP of Marketing will be delighted if you get to market before your competition.” If your client wants you to get an elearning module built based on storyboards developed in-house, make sure it’s clear that your work is entirely dependent on their work. The manufacturing manager wants a product that is easy to build.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 1, 2011

What would be impressive: if enterprise software immediately performed, as advertised, in the corporate setting (even though instead of getting to run on Supercomputers, it is forced to run on Sosocomputers). Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

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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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 5, 2011

This happens far more frequently with “tell-me” eLearning than it ever should. What other good eLearning resolutions are out there? When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. Paul I rarely ever visited.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 11, 2011

At the conference, a representative from Raytheon Corporation spoke about a study they had conducted among their vast employee population. By taking inventory of employees’ “connections” (this was still a novel concept in 2005), they found that people had grouped into natural clusters. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Great Survey Completion Rate Dilemma Solved (Maybe) by Jim on December 22, 2010 in feedback , marketing The holidays are upon us, which means gifts, family, services… and the end of the fiscal year. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Great Survey Completion Rate Dilemma Solved (Maybe) by Jim on December 22, 2010 in feedback , marketing The holidays are upon us, which means gifts, family, services… and the end of the fiscal year. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 2, 2011

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 13, 2010

While many large corporations still fear wikis for internal communication because they are “hard to control,” a number of intelligence agencies have been using a wiki tool – called Intellipedia – for several years. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 12, 2010

While many large corporations still fear wikis for internal communication because they are “hard to control,” a number of intelligence agencies have been using a wiki tool – called Intellipedia – for several years. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2011

Or you can challenge yourself and your client, allow them to see past what they’re used to and consider an approach that would produce results more in line with their business objectives. Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Business confidence is still extremely low. Businesses are increasingly organizing around shorter-term projects. Many consulting firms in our industry become too niche and lose out on work they can easily provide but do a poor job of marketing. Depends on the market. People hate firing other people.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Now let’s translate this to a business setting. Both in a classroom and an eLearning setting, a new skill is generally presented as a demonstration, then students try the new skill on their own. Once skills are mastered, workers can figure out how to apply them in new ways to further business goals.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 21, 2011

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. This reminds me of a session I attended on emotional intelligence at the eLearning Guild ‘s Learning Solutions 2011 conference last month.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

Most of my PDL is done reading daily news articles, marketing blogs, adult learning webinars and more via the internet. Ive worked in sales and marketing with various organizations, including 3M, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ionix Medical, and the Itasca Project. ASL, by definition, can happen anytime, anywhere. We All Did. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 11, 2011

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. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Tweets Follow @dashethomson on Twitter Download Free Whitepaper The Top 10 Pitfalls of End User Training – and How to Avoid Them Given the current state of the economy, businesses large and small are looking for ways to improve productivity while maintaining quality. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. my spare time I read, play with my kiddos, and train with the Dashe & Thomson running team.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

Maintaining the status quo is no longer sufficient if we, as learning and development professionals, want to stay relevant to the businesses we serve. The are also employed by hundreds of individual and corporate propane marketers across the country. We all know that, in today’s world, change is a constant companion.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

DECEMBER 8, 2010

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 13, 2011

Look for businesses you love, people you know, or news sources you read. As a marketer, you want to make sure prospective clients are aware of you and your company, so if a prospect asks a question on Twitter that is related to adult learning, reply to it with the intention of grabbing their attention.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 21, 2011

I am currently the Director of Instructional Design and eLearning for Dashe & Thomson.In Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. Ive been creating training and e-Learning programs for over 20 years, serving as an instructional designer, writer, developer, and project manager. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 6, 2011

Allow them to discover information in bite-sized portions through self-directed activities such as eLearning, and then follow-up with a workshop, discussion group, open lab, or other opportunity to apply the new information. Blend Your “Content-Heavy” Courses. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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