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How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

The power of tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Yammer, are pretty astounding. A lot of the Social Media Mavens , however, are really ranting, not about the technology, but about the human dynamics related to social networking.

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Why We All Need a Coach or Mentor

Learning Rebels

Coaching and Mentoring Two Different Approaches Coaching and mentoring are two valuable tools for professional development that can help us unlock our full potential and achieve success. The terms coaching and mentoring seem to be used interchangeably – but they are very different approaches with very different goals.

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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Networking comes naturally for some people, but not-so-much for others. From the business perspective, however, networking isn’t only helpful, it is mandatory. So big deal, you say. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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What Can March Madness Teach Us About Blended Learning? | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

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. After a game is complete, the coach will break down the film, showing players what they did right and wrong. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Developing a Results Driven Curriculum

A well-designed learning curriculum develops and nurtures skills needed to achieve organizational and business goals with the most effective and engaging set of experiences. This ebook outlines 5 critical steps to develop learning solutions that will help you achieve the most ambitious objectives.

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Social Media: The Virtual “Over-The-Partition” Learning Network.

Dashe & Thomson

Walmart announced last week (April 18, 2011) that it is – … buying Mountain View-based Kosmix , a heavily funded social media technology provider that has built a platform that enables users to filter and organize content in social networks, in order to connect people with information that matters to them, in real-time.

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The $2 Whiteboard Shows Power of Peer-to-Peer Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

I am a member of the Dashe & Thomson running and biking teams, and captain of its small but emerging chess team. Social Learning Blog - January 7, 2011 [.] less big companies, for more than 20 years. Instead, tell them where to get the information they need, when they need it. More about me here. Properly d.