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The differences between social professional networks and communities of practice

Matrix

There is special emphasis on developing communities of practice (both within the organization and outside it) to encourage the professional development of employees in a friendly, effective and non-invasive manner. Main difference between social and professional communities. Communities of practice focus on a subject.

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Social Learning vs. Communities of Practice

Janet Clarey

When it comes to the terms “Social Learning” and “Communities of Practice”, many people in the corporate learning realm are confused, myself included. Are Social Learning and Communities of Practice different? Communities of Practice. I think they are, but do you? Let’s do this!”. technologies.

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AI Conversations impresses at the Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards 2023

Learning Pool

Lindsey Coode, Head of Innovation at Learning Pool, said, “We are thrilled to receive this recognition for AI Conversations. This innovative tool is specifically designed to enhance the skills and confidence of new managers, enabling them to effectively navigate complex conversations with their team members.

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2024 Trends We’d Like to See

Upside Learning

Innovation, in general, is an increasingly important aspect of organizational endeavor, and L&D isn’t immune. Associated with this is becoming more innovative, broadening the toolset to bring to bear upon the problems, and the approaches to solution. Once such innovations yield new insights, they should be shared.

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2024 Learning and Development Trends We’d Like to See

Upside Learning

Innovation, in general, is an increasingly important aspect of organizational endeavor, and L&D isn’t immune. Associated with this is becoming more innovative, broadening the toolset to bring to bear upon the problems, and the approaches to solution. Once such innovations yield new insights, they should be shared.

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2022 ITA Jay Cross Memorial Award: Céline Shillinger

Clark Quinn

As Head of Quality Innovation & Engagement at Sanofi Pasteur Céline helped to create the ‘Break Dengue’ global community to fight dengue fever. Céline understands the power of community. She says that, “If you cannot find a community of practice for your professional development, then create one.”

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Learning from Experimentation

Clark Quinn

Mine (of course :) was at the far end, innovation. It triggered a thought for me about innovating, and that meant experimentation. You may have a community of practice or a mailing list that is appropriate. Experimentation is critical to innovation. And innovation takes a learning organization.

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