Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 14, 2009

When I look at my particular skills, methods and tools for 2009 and compare them to 2008, I would say that it’s mostly a question of degree of use and certainly my use of Twitter has grown. Each of these allowed me to fast forward my learning and share knowledge effectively. However, during 2009, I had a bit of an aha moment.

Diversity Training 109

Diversity Training Scanning PWLE Case Study 109

Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 3, 2008

for Learning Professionals Ten Predictions for eLearning 2008 Test SCORM Courses with an LMS Request for Proposal (RFP) Samples Training Method Trends Corporate Learning Long Tail and Attention Crisis SCORM Test Web 2.0 37) Training Method Trends (27) Examples of eLearning 2.0 (26) June 1, 2008 was when Work Literacy Launched.

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools Social Networks Long Tail eLearning 2.0 100

Tony Karrer

AUGUST 10, 2009

technologies for internal communication and collaboration within their company. Once a work team agrees that will be how they collaborate on a given piece of content, it becomes very inefficient for an individual within the team to not adopt the same technology. There is a network effect with the adoption of discussion groups.

Social Software 116

Social Software Adoption Adopt Social Networks 116

eLearning 24-7

JULY 27, 2022

They are variables and factors to consider before jumping head first into it, and then espousing how it boosts knowledge, people retain more, and everyone is collaborating in such a way, that it taps into a combination of informal and formal (which cohort does). There are pluses for doing it, and yes, cons. That is a shared experience.

Learning System 103

Learning System System Trends Online Learning 103

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

To be effective today they need to be constantly probing and trying out better ways of work. Management’s job is to assist this dynamic flow of sense-making and to respond to workers’ needs, within a trusted network of information and knowledge sharing. A New Model for Training.

Training 40

Training Train Instructional Design Pattern 40

Tony Karrer

MARCH 3, 2009

A few of the tools and methods I use to tap into the social grid. Leveraging Networks is Key Skill and the most important Knowledge Worker Skill Gap. Tools and Methods for Networks and Communities - Discusses specific tools and methods for using Networks and Communities as part of Knowledge Work.

Social Networks 102

Social Networks Social Ning LinkedIn 102

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2009

Sometimes it’s more effective to imbed the knowledge in the work than to plant it in the head of the worker. Old-style training enraged many managers because it was separate from work. Why isn’t Sally at work today? It needn’t be this way, particularly since knowledge work and learning are nearly indistinguishable.

Instructional Design 46

Instructional Design Agile Instructional Instruction 46

Jay Cross

MARCH 19, 2012

Mayo discovered the Hawthorne Effect, opening the study of motivation. Understanding what type of environment we are working in (Simple, Complicated, Complex or Chaotic) lets us frame our actions. Effective organizations are starting to look more like inverted pyramids. GE started its corporate schools. ASTD is born.

Authoring Tools 46

Authoring Tools CD-ROM Compliance Training DDI 46

ID Reflections

JANUARY 15, 2015

Dealing with ambiguity requires collaborative efforts by diverse sets of people who will bring to bear dissimilar heuristics and frameworks such that the challenges can be perceived from all angles leading to the best possible solution. Collaboration over documentation 3. Let me clarify what I mean by collaboration in this context.

Agile 100

Agile Social Networks Expertise Collaboration 100

Jay Cross

JUNE 28, 2009

At the same time, we are shifting into an era in which knowledge work and learning occur where re-engineered business processes collide with a participative and interactive ecology of information flows. Make a hypothesis of cause and effect. Network interactions yield volatile results because echo effects amplify signals.

ROI 66

ROI Social Networks Network Authoring Tools 66

CLO Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2018

If insights are to be digitally shared with peers for assessing them, collaboratively determining actions or making decisions, or increasing business valuation, does a person need to reduce their insights to writing? The answer is yes — and that means they need the skills to author effective, high-quality insights.

Informal 71

Informal Business Authoring Tools Score 71

Jay Cross

MARCH 14, 2010

An executive, a manager, a training director, and a worker each have different but valid ways of evaluating the effectiveness of learning. Creating useful, peer-rated FAQs and knowledge bases. Using smart tech to make it easier for workers to collaborate and network. An alcoholic sees the liquor stores other people breeze by.

Business 52

Business Metrics Director Knowledge Worker 52

Jay Cross

JUNE 28, 2011

Working smarter is the key to sustainability and continuous improvement. Knowledge work and learning to work smarter are becoming indistinguishable. The accelerating rate of change in business forces everyone in every organization to make a choice: learn while you work or become obsolete. Workscapes.

Compliance Training 64

Compliance Training Social Media Knowledge Worker Instructional Design 64

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2008

In fact, Frederick Taylor told workers, ‘You’re not paid to think’ Along came knowledge work. Not so long ago, the logic of cause and effect could explain how the world worked. They will also have to be their own instructional designers, selecting the best methods of learning.

Knowledge Worker 57

Knowledge Worker Learning Performance Support Cognitive 57