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Essentials, Layoffs, Connectivism, & Corporate Blogs

Big Dog, Little Dog

Many retailers see labor more as a cost driver than a sales driver. Includes video: Consumers Distrust Corporate Blogs - AdWeek. A Forrester Research study found that only 16 percent of consumers trust what they read on blogs, a trust level below such hallmarks of veracity as direct mail and message board posts.

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Informal learning: Why it matters to a business

ProProfs

Creative employers can even go as far as to establish a dedicated corporate blog where all team members can contribute, initiate discussions and bring up common problems for group solving. It’s true that managers can’t always be around to suggest a solution or rely absolutely on the employee’s capacity to make the right decision.

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Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio (and did you take instructor-led training with you, or what)?

Dashe & Thomson

I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to use this acronym in a corporate blog, but: WTF? But, if you walked around any major industry conference and asked attendees or presenters the question, “What is the most effective method of corporate education?” So, I have a new respect for ILT.

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Quality vs. Speed

The Learning Circuits

Points to consider: Quality learning experiences involve having fun, better interactivity in e-Learning or interacting with fellow learners, possible use of games or simulations, richer blends, but designing and developing higher quality programs cost more and take longer.

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