CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

For knowledge workers everywhere, the nature of work is shifting fast. For good reason, too: More than half of respondents said AI made them more productive by substantially reducing time spent performing daily tasks. Put another way, half of the skills knowledge workers have today will be useless in less than five years.

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Learnnovators

AUGUST 19, 2015

Her work with various companies like Tata Interactive Systems, Zensar Technologies, ThoughtWorks and Future Group has given her a width of experience that spans instructional design, workplace learning strategy, knowledge management, social learning and community management, and people development.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 7, 2014

— March 6 The national Manufacturing Skill Standards Council has released its 2014 National Work Standards for Production and Logistics. The industry-led, nonprofit MSSC is an authority on defining industry-wide core technical competencies needed by front-line workers in advanced manufacturing and logistics. "We Alexandria, Va.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 18, 2010

It puts forward lots of suggestions for how knowledge workers can leverage technology to make themselves more effective. I actually think this is some of the most valuable stuff on my blog, and I believe that most knowledge workers are not really taking advantage of this at the level they should. A lot like Jack.

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Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Working out loud has been steadily gaining popularity and has become a topic of conversation on many forums including the Facebook community of the same name. The 9:00 am to 5:00 pm notion of work is all but vanishing, at least for the knowledge workers. The workforce is ubiquitously connected, networked, and mobile.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Apparently one BIG question is not enough for the learning and development community. I don't totally agree that work and learning are exactly the same, there is some overlap but there are specific things workers need to learn that do not result in a direct work product. The products the knowledge worker produces are work.

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Instilled

JULY 2, 2019

A constant state of connection has grown increasingly common, especially for knowledge workers. Because of its on-demand consumability, microlearning can elevate productivity and performance—delivering concise, targeted learning content designed to close gaps in skills and knowledge. They’re also connected to each other.

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Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 22, 2008

Speakers and topics include: Alvaro Fernandez: Brain Fitness for Peak Health and Performance Dave Gray: Visual Literacy, Learning Innovation Kevin Wheeler: The Future of Talent Dave Pollard - Working Smarter: Improving the personal productivity of knowledge workers.

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Tony Karrer

JULY 21, 2010

In terms of finding people with experience on this, my first suggestion was using LinkedIn and particularly looking through LinkedIn Guide for Knowledge Workers , LinkedIn for Finding Expertise , and Searching for Expertise - LinkedIn Answers. Of course, there’s no easy answers here, but lots we can discuss and learn around this.

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mLearning Trends

OCTOBER 31, 2010

It has certainly been a "month of Sundays" since I last posted to this blog and I offer apologies for not sharing more throughout what has proved to be a very busy and productive summer and fall season. Sometimes the best way to learn is for a learner to connect directly with an actual expert or an entire extended learning community.

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ID Reflections

OCTOBER 23, 2015

While the practice may seem novel, it actually taps into the basic human nature of sharing, learning and collaborating – aspects of humanity that traditional organizations suppressed in the name of efficiency, economy of scale and productivity. The latter is one of the most profound and meaningful outcome of generously working out loud.

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KnowledgeCity

JUNE 15, 2021

If none exist, schools like trade schools and community colleges are often interested in partnering with companies that offer real-world opportunities for graduates and employee advancement. Monster’s Senior Communications Specialist Shannon Heath to describe why the company prioritizes employee development. .

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Limestone Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2023

If you’re looking for a productive kick as opposed to a rum-laced one, why not try a free webinar? Perfect for learning and development (L&D) knowledge workers and educators, there’ll be discussions about the keys to transforming the challenges of digital workspaces into opportunities for growth and well-being.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 27, 2010

Social Learning Communities It was interesting that ASTD DC / Todd Slater has created a Ning community. My belief is that we are going to see lots of virtual communities created as it makes sense to aggregate outside of a local geography for common interests. I expected it to be about how to use twitter as a knowledge worker.

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Learnnovators

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

A champion of informal learning and systems thinking, Jay’s calling is to create happier, more productive workplaces. It comprises stimulating discussions with industry experts and product evangelists on emerging trends in the learning landscape. Jay: The Internet Time Alliance is a community of practice. Jay: I’d be delighted.

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Tony Karrer

APRIL 21, 2009

There are very specific limits to using codified knowledge and that Conversation Learning is essential. Unfortunately, I'm not sure that we really are doing much to address this important Knowledge Worker Skill Gap. I've also discussed it in I've talked about it in Leveraging Networks Skill and Networks and Communities.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 6, 2009

A recently released Workplace Productivity Survey, reported by MSNBC , had the following findings: 62 percent of professionals report that they spend a lot of time sifting through irrelevant information to find what they need; 68 percent wish they could spend less time organizing information and more time using the information that comes their way.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

JANUARY 2, 2010

This book relates the stories of how more than a dozen firms are using informal learning to: Increase sales by Google-izing product knowledge. Improve knowledge worker productivity 20% – 30%. Help workers learn to learn for sustainable competitive advantage. Chapter 10: Communities.

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Learnnovators

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

A champion of informal learning and systems thinking, Jay’s calling is to create happier, more productive workplaces. It comprises stimulating discussions with industry experts and product evangelists on emerging trends in the learning landscape. Jay: The Internet Time Alliance is a community of practice. Jay: I’d be delighted.

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The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Organizations invest in learning initiatives because they have a business need; sell more product, keep employees safe to reduce liability, increase market share. Some form of the convergence of all these technologies in one tool will be the future environment in which knowledge workers will interact. Thanks, Karl!

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 3, 2008

Strategy (15) PWLE Not PLE - Knowledge Work Not Separate from Learning (15) Corporate Social Bookmarking Tools (14) Corporate Learning Long Tail and Attention Crisis (13) Test SCORM Courses with an LMS (13) 90-9-1 Rule aka 1% Rule in Collaborative Environments (13) Social Conference Tools - Expect Poor Results (13) Instruction eLearning 2.0

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2012

With the war in Afghanistan winding down, the government forecasts more than 1 million military service members will leave active duty and return to their communities during the next five years. In fact, such a trend seems unlikely to develop in the near future.

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TalentLMS

JANUARY 8, 2020

We asked 37 productivity experts a simple question: can employee productivity be trained? But how exactly do you train people on productivity? As everybody seems to be talking about workplace productivity these days, we wanted to explore how experts in the matter believe it can be trained. 36 said yes. Create habits.

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Tony Karrer

MARCH 3, 2009

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. To me, LinkedIn is very limited in it's ability to set up communities.

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Living in Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2009

Today, I will use three learning situations with examples that demonstrate how the productivity of our bear friend could be enhanced if learning continued downstream from the classroom. We are talking about one highly productive bear here. He shared (posted) what he thought was a best practice to the community. So, he did.

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Tony Karrer

MARCH 25, 2009

One of the favorite quotes I used to use during presentations was Drucker - The most important contribution of management in the 21st century will be to increase knowledge-worker productivity. However, when we look at concept workers, workplace productivity seems to be a fairly limiting phrase.

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Learnnovators

JUNE 13, 2015

To realize our true creative potential—in our organizations, in our schools and in our communities—we need to think differently about ourselves and to act differently towards each other. “ Schools, as we know them now, are the product of an age that has ended. We must learn to be creative. ” — Sir Ken Robinson.

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Tony Karrer

JANUARY 3, 2008

Luckily a few will also add in more community and wiki capabilities. Unfortunately, you can ask all you want, you will still be doing a lot of work with LMS products this year. Prediction #10 => Knowledge Worker Skills - Just Beginning in 2008, Big in 2009 The discussion of knowledge work skills is going to be BIG.

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Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Situated learning (learning within context in a community of practice) grows thanks to augmented mobile reality. Production of content into eLearning is becoming much more of a commodity. Grows - But Creating "eLearning 2.0 Instead, my belief is that the discussion will be much more around rapid, low-cost content creation.

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Tony Karrer

MARCH 16, 2009

Drucker told us that productivity of the knowledge worker would be the primary challenge of the 21st century. I'm not quite sold on the term productivity, but if you put in performance and change it to the concept worker then it sounds right: Performance of the concept work is the primary challenge of the 21st century.

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Jay Cross

OCTOBER 21, 2008

Dave Pollard - Working Smarter: Improving the personal productivity of knowledge workers. Nancy White - Online Social Architectures - Networks and Communities. We have these exciting conversation-starters thus far: Alvaro Fernandez: Brain Fitness for Peak Health and Performance. Kevin Wheeler: The Future of Talent.

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eLearning Learning Posts

AUGUST 4, 2009

LinkedIn Guide for Knowledge Workers - eLearning Technology , July 6, 2009 How to use LinkedIn more effectively as part of your knowledge work. The Future Business of Learning for Suppliers - Performance Learning Productivity , July 21, 2009. Better Than Bullet Points: Creating Engaging E-Learning With Power Point.

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Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

APRIL 27, 2010

How the Brain Works in the 21st Century As some of you already know, many organizations are idea-driven in the 21st-century knowledge economy. Compared to the 20th-century industrial economy where many workers were valued for what was below the shoulders, 21st-century knowledge workers are usually valued for what's above the shoulders.

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eLearning Learning Posts

APRIL 6, 2010

10 Things to Consider Before Your E-Learning Course Goes Live - Rapid eLearning Blog , March 16, 2010 It’s amazing how fresh eyes can find things you might have overlooked during production. Here are some basic technical production tips for producing more effective and watchable video interviews. Social Media (55). iPhone (24).

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Jay Cross

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Practical ways of influencing educational needs, as well as enterprise strategies, are highlighted as the solutions for knowledge worker evolution are considered. People already share knowledge within the enterprise. and how it organically facilitates collaboration and productivity? Want to see the best in Enterprise 2.0

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Living in Learning

AUGUST 23, 2009

If knowledge workers are not in training, they must be at work. I will use a sales training scenario from the Pharma industry to serve as our example, and just for the record, Product Development and Product Marketing conspired to throw the stone. If Product Marketing is true to form, the rollout is next week.

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Learnnovators

JUNE 13, 2015

To realize our true creative potential—in our organizations, in our schools and in our communities—we need to think differently about ourselves and to act differently towards each other. Schools, as we know them now, are the product of an age that has ended. We must learn to be creative. ” — Sir Ken Robinson. Seymour Papert.

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