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In response to: "Motivation is not what you think" by Jay Cross

ID Reflections

In Informal Learning , Jay writes about knowledge workers as: I like to work on things I help create. Such knowledge workers who are intrinsically passionate about their work are notoriously difficult to find and keep, writes Jay. Such innovative knowledge worker is a "different beast" to use Jay's words.

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Quotes and excerpts on the need for Learning 2.0 from the Best of T+D: 2007-2009

ID Reflections

Excerpts from the Best of T+D | 2007 - 2009 Harold Jarche in Skills 2.0 : As knowledge workers, we are like actors--only as good as our last performance. Knowledge Management Blended Learning Solutions collaborative learning Workplace Learning Collaboration informal learning.

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Organizational Network Analysis: Impact of Proximity on Collaboration

ID Reflections

While the formal organization facilitates systematic, process driven work, the informal enables innovation, learning, just-in-time information, productivity and quality improvement, improved job satisfaction. And analysis also shows that most knowledge workers are likely to turn to their neighbor to discuss a problem than consult a database.

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Agile, Lego and Training: The common factors.

ID Reflections

Social Media for Knowledge Workers: eLearning Technology (Tony Karrer) 10. Informal and Formal Learning Tool (Clark Quinn) 11. The Future Business of Learning for Suppliers (Charles Jennings). Tags: collaborative learning Agile Collaboration communication informal learning.

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The Working Smarter Fieldbook: A Glimpse and Some Thoughts

ID Reflections

It speaks to me at a personal level showing me how I can push myself to become a more effective professional, find my Element by investing in collaborating, learning, and sharing, by building a network and being part of a network of professionals. However, as I read it, I realized it is also much more.

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Learning During Times of Growth

CLO Magazine

Barger’s interesting, and even somewhat controversial, stance about the company’s customer service crewmembers involves viewing these employees not as service agents, but as knowledge workers. By creating engagement in learning on the part of employees, companies also can support better engagement with the entire company.

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SMBs and Social Learning Technologies

Janet Clarey

Tagging/Bookmarking - described how they worked; relatively low adoption but may increase as more LMSs include. To provide a community for learning professionals. To provide a collaborative learning environment among cross-functional groups. For knowledge management. As part of a learning plan.