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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

It’s sort of the ultimate contribution to social learning. 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. At least we do if we want to keep learning.

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MAY 11, 2011

Learning and development professionals should remember the Weak Ties theory when designing social learning systems. It’s not enough for people within functional areas (clusters) to connect. The real challenge, and value, is to find tools and processes that help people connect and think “outside the cluster.&#

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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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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Discovered via Brent Schlenker’s Corporate eLearning and Development blog. 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.

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MARCH 1, 2011

Right this minute, thousands of hard-working corporate employees around the world are pulling their hair out trying to get meaningful data out of their ERP, CRM, PLM and other enterprise software systems. 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 11, 2011

I’ve often wondered what all this right-brained thinking means for the learning industry. How will organizations get them to adopt new business processes, procedures, or software systems when necessary? In the coming years, successful learning professionals will not be those that focus on traditional training methods.

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Dashe & Thomson

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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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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JANUARY 19, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. Following some careful product reviews and some alpha-testing we settled on this system and never looked back. What do you do?

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MAY 18, 2011

Through Project MMOWGLI and games like VBS 2, the military is taking the lead in exploring the potential of games to change the face of learning and research. 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. Properly d.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

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 Facebook or Kanye West: Which Pop Icon Has a Future in Enterprise Learning?

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JANUARY 30, 2011

Train Your Client On Training by Paul on January 31, 2011 in Instructional Design , Training Development In the enterprise learning industry, when you sit down with a client to discuss an opportunity, oftentimes the client has a good idea what they want. You may think a client who knows exactly what they want is a dream come true. Properly d.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS The Freemium Three: Three Free Tools That Will Work Wonders For Your Next Training Project. Following some careful product reviews and some alpha-testing we settled on this system and never looked back. What do you do?

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 5, 2011

What other good eLearning resolutions are out there? Collaborative learning? 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. Playing to your audience , perhaps? Give the last year some reflection. Properly d.

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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. View all posts by Jim → ← Make Learning An Experience. You can avoid this mistake by blending the approaches. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! 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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JANUARY 21, 2011

Web-based learning portals are the ultimate brain food — extending brain power by positioning learning and How-To reference material close to the job, 24/7. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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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. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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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. View all posts by Jim → ← Hey, That’s Social Learning! My vote to solve this problem? Some sort of survey… Blog this! Download the whitepaper » Blog this! 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. View all posts by Jim → ← Hey, That’s Social Learning! My vote to solve this problem? Some sort of survey… Blog this! Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 1, 2011

A system developed by which statistics were recorded and bets placed. 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. Enter professional gamblers, who wagered that adults would be interested if they could make side bets. Properly d.

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APRIL 21, 2011

Now let’s say your company opens up the training and learning environments to innovation and collaboration. 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). As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc.

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MARCH 8, 2011

Here’s an example: A company is rolling out a new expense reporting and approval system and needs to train over 1000 users. It is a drastic change from the old system, but it is relatively straightforward and self-contained, making it a good candidate for an eLearning module with an online assessment.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 28, 2011

And, this audience is already getting it and will increasingly prefer, expect, and demand virtual “over-the-partition&# learning networks. Instructional Designers: We cannot wait any longer. Social Media. It’s as simple as that. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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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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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 12, 2011

Companies need to address more than just 20% of learning. → 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!

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Dashe & Thomson

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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DECEMBER 14, 2010

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 Tags: peer-to-peer learning , social learning About Jolene One of my favorite things to do is save the day.

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

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 Tags: peer-to-peer learning , social learning About Jolene One of my favorite things to do is save the day.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

→ 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. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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DECEMBER 12, 2010

→ 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. less big companies, for more than 20 years. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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MARCH 6, 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. What are some ways in which you create a more realistic environment for your learners? Properly d.

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APRIL 17, 2011

Kirkpatrick says new knowledge and skills don’t translate to actual business value unless they are transferred to new on-the-job behavior. You can draw on the “before-and-after” business and human resource metrics that are readily available in any company. Level 3: Behavior. This is really about follow-up and reinforcement.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

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 Tags: Wikis About Jolene One of my favorite things to do is save the day. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

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 Tags: Wikis About Jolene One of my favorite things to do is save the day. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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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. This month’s big question brings one big shift in the L&D space (addressing learning needs on-demand) into stark relief. We have to evolve, or be left behind.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 29, 2011

In a nutshell, auto-refigeration happens when the demand on a system for propane vapor is higher than what can be replaced by the propane liquid boiling to create more vapor (propane boils at 44 degrees below zero). I see myself as a translator, taking complex ideas and systems and making them easy for a learner to understand.

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