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How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

A lot of the Social Media Mavens , however, are really ranting, not about the technology, but about the human dynamics related to social networking. They found that the employees near the edge of a cluster were more effective at problem-solving than those in the middle of a cluster.

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The Key Components of an Effective Sales Training Program

Infopro Learning

An effective sales training program is not just a checkbox in the L&D leaders manual; it is the lifeblood that nurtures a high-performing sales team. In this blog, we will dissect the core elements that compose an effective sales training program. That’s where an effective sales training program becomes indispensable.

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Social Networking – A Contrarian View

Upside Learning

We all know social networks promote learning; while the mechanisms aren’t documented or well-understood, that it works isn’t in doubt anymore. But we must ask, are the ‘social media/networking systems’ out there promoting this learning? Has your organization implemented a social networking platform?

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Connected pedagogy: Social networks

Learning with e's

Photo by Steve Wheeler In a previous post I outlined some of the metrics around the use of digital media, technologies and social networks. I wrote that: "The age of social technologies has radically transformed the way we live our lives, and that includes how we learn and teach. Surowiecki, J. 2009) The Wisdom of Crowds.

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Tips To Help Develop Employee’s Workplace Technology Skills

IT Training Department Blog

That leads us to this question that every employee in every organization should ask themselves: How can organizations effectively develop their workforce’s technology competencies to drive innovation and competitiveness in the market? This ensures company technology is being used correctly, efficiently, and effectively.

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Effective Community Management: Best Practices for Success

learnWorlds

So, as we kick off this journey into effective community management, let’s keep these stats in mind. In this section, we’ll unravel a set of best practices, each a crucial element in the art of effective community management. Your values revolve around knowledge exchange, respect, and collaboration.

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Why your Enterprise Social Network is your most valuable social learning platform

Jane Hart

Social learning is a natural everyday phenomenon; simply put, we learn from our colleagues as we work with them. For this reason the new enterprise social platforms (like Enterprise Social Networks (ESNs) that underpin social collaboration are your most valuable social learning platforms.