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The Lonely eLearner: Creating Social Learning Anchors | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

I’ve often wondered why businesses bring in consultants and then refuse to take their advice. So how can we, as instructional designers and eLearning developers, avoid the problems created by eLearning-in-a-vacuum? As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. But that is a topic for another day.

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The Key Components of an Effective Sales Training Program

Infopro Learning

The traditional more transactional sales methods from the past are adapting to accommodate the needs of a tech-savvy and well-informed customer base who requires a consultative partner. Taking a learner-centric approach empowers you to create tailored training that addresses your organization’s unique challenges.  

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The Temporary Staffing Revolution | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

According to an article released by mlive.com , more than a quarter of new jobs created this past year were temporary jobs. Because of the vast range of services we provide as a management consulting firm, we’re something different to every client. Do you want to sell the client a focused product/service or a solution?

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. In the article she gives some scary statistics: Our recent study showed that 30 percent of US companies spent money on informal learning tools or services in 2010.

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

By providing a blended experience we create the opportunity for our learners to first absorb information, then ask questions, challenge assumptions, and solicit experiences which they can share with others. This approach also encourages the collaborative and social learning experience. Blend Your “Content-Heavy” Courses.

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Re-evaluating Evaluation | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

In my role as Vice President of Client and Staffing Services, I know that training may not always be the answer. Implementing his model does not include gathering data that would address program improvement efforts. According to McGoldrick, that is where Brinkerhoff’s Success Case Method (SCM) comes in. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this.

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Accelerated Learning: Where Does It Fit In? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

One group used stretchy colored fabric to create shapes with their bodies, another drew their own pictures based on what they saw, and a third participated in a facilitated discussion. Another example from the training series focused on the sculpture in a special gallery created especially for the blind. He said it was great.