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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. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. Properly d.

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APRIL 6, 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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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Supercomputer’s Win on Jeopardy: Little Comfort to Those Implementing Enterprise Computer Software → 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.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

It’s important to remember, though, that Wikileaks is essentially a non-profit news organization, not a tool for sharing information across and among users. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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DECEMBER 12, 2010

It’s important to remember, though, that Wikileaks is essentially a non-profit news organization, not a tool for sharing information across and among users. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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MARCH 1, 2011

The fact that a computer can win a trivia contest that relies on fast reflexes and fast information retrieval doesn’t seem much like news to me. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. A lot of people, apparently, agree. Properly d.

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MAY 18, 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. Skeptical corporations everywhere would do well to take heed. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. Instead, tell them where to get the information they need, when they need it. less big companies, for more than 20 years. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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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! Properly d.

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MARCH 22, 2011

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend No comments yet. The same should be demanded at work. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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MARCH 13, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Twitter as Social Learning: Seven Ways to Facilitate the Exchange of Information by Paul on March 14, 2011 in social learning Most of us in the adult learning industry have already found and incorporated Twitter into our everyday lives.

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APRIL 12, 2011

by Paul on April 13, 2011 in Informal Learning , social learning Last week my girlfriend and I ate dinner at Darbar Indian Grill in Uptown Minneapolis with another couple (good food, but overpriced), and we got on the topic of surfing the net on the job. Companies need to address more than just 20% of learning.

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MARCH 21, 2011

In this case, the corporate learning world can learn a lot from Khan Academy, about how to keep lessons informal, quickly-paced, and ultimately, a lot more engaging. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

by Jim on January 19, 2011 in Informal Learning , LMS (Learning Management System) , Project Management/Project Delivery , Reviews , Wikis , social learning Like many of us, I don’t like spending money when it’s not necessary, and being a good project manager means being especially tight fisted with your client’s dime. Properly d.

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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. When combined with role-based assessments, both employees and management will be able to gauge readiness to comply with Meaningful Use requirements. The result? Properly d.

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MARCH 15, 2011

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend Trackbacks/Pingbacks Kirkpatrick Revisited | Social Learning Blog - April 18, 2011 [.] Properly d.

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APRIL 17, 2011

At the end of Level 1, Kirkpatrick now recommends a focus group to get information that wouldn’t be available right after the course was completed and to provide links to Levels 2 and 3. Kirkpatrick says new knowledge and skills don’t translate to actual business value unless they are transferred to new on-the-job behavior.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

According to Urban Dictionary: Your exobrain (or exo-brain) is your extended brainpower from the information you have access to from your computer or the web. I like to imagine performance support as an Exobrain … (and, of course, that I am one of the smart people in learning … guess I will have to ask Simon about that.)

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JANUARY 27, 2011

My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. Instead, tell them where to get the information they need, when they need it. Here’s a quick primer on video as a learning tool from Learning Solutions Magazine. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

World: The Evolution of Distance Learning , Norm Willox, CEO of Critical Information Network, described the “brain drain&# that today’s companies are experiencing as: “Waves of craftsmen retiring, creating a void of skilled personnel and increasing operational risk for plants and facility operators. .&# Properly d.

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JANUARY 5, 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. What other good eLearning resolutions are out there? Playing to your audience , perhaps? Collaborative learning? Give the last year some reflection. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Properly d.

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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. What are some ways in which you create a more realistic environment for your learners? Properly d.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

by Jim on January 19, 2011 in Informal Learning , LMS (Learning Management System) , Project Management/Project Delivery , Reviews , Wikis , social learning Like many of us, I don’t like spending money when it’s not necessary, and being a good project manager means being especially tight fisted with your client’s dime. Properly d.

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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. You can play nice and develop whatever type of training your client wants, whether it provides tangible value or not. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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MARCH 7, 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. You can avoid this mistake by blending the approaches. Start with some pithiness — then move more towards the center. The result will be audience attention, and a thorough message.

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APRIL 21, 2011

Workers suddenly have the power to choose what they want to focus on, what they are passionate about (within the limits of the business of course). They can connect with others that have the same passions to form a learning community, communities of passion. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff!

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APRIL 1, 2011

It helped, too, that the game moved slowly enough to allow spectators to conduct business and keep track of bets, all while watching the game. Training uses evaluations, both formal and informal. A system developed by which statistics were recorded and bets placed. Nuances like box scores, trades and scouting were all born.

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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 idea is to make useful information readily available to learners when they need it, even within some tight technological constraints. We have to evolve, or be left behind.

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APRIL 19, 2011

by Paul on April 20, 2011 in Classroom Learning , Informal Learning , social learning Over the last few months I’ve discussed with my brother, a professor at Bethel University here in Minneapolis, how to incorporate social media into his classes. Instead of getting answers, by the time it was over I found myself asking more questions.

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DECEMBER 22, 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. So, while SurveyMonkey’s research is interesting, it still doesn’t tell us conclusively what the effect is of over-questioning your clients. My vote to solve this problem? Properly d.

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DECEMBER 22, 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. So, while SurveyMonkey’s research is interesting, it still doesn’t tell us conclusively what the effect is of over-questioning your clients. My vote to solve this problem? Properly d.

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APRIL 23, 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. As a business owner, I often feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks in front of me. The ultimate truth is that success can only come from communication, so talk with your client.

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MARCH 27, 2011

My learning style is visual, so I always need to do research about a new concept and get a picture of the information in my head. It allowed the students to interact with the works of art in their own way. But now I wanted to find out more about Accelerated Learning. Howard Gardner listened to us describe the program series for two hours.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Business confidence is still extremely low. Businesses are increasingly organizing around shorter-term projects. According to an article released by mlive.com , more than a quarter of new jobs created this past year were temporary jobs. And according to another story from the New York Times , that trend is expected to continue.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

World: The Evolution of Distance Learning , Norm Willox, CEO of Critical Information Network, described the “brain drain&# that today’s companies are experiencing as: “Waves of craftsmen retiring, creating a void of skilled personnel and increasing operational risk for plants and facility operators. .&# Properly d.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

→ 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! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

→ 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! Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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