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I am… a content strategist (and a digital curator too!)

I have to be transparent with you; I have come to realize I am a content curator.  “Curare” (to take care of) has a long history  and one update describes the role as one “who continually finds, groups, organizes and shares the best and most relevant content on a specific issue online”. The most important … Continue reading

It’s all fun and games until you lose…

… your position in first!  I look forward to our family ski trips and a fun activity is checking our daily stats on “Epic Mix”.  Lots of facts and all kinds of fun awards for riding the chairlift “x” number of times, going down a run or racking up vertical – it is all a … Continue reading

#LearningPersonally

Personal Learning Network (PLN) – what does that mean to you?  At the Learning Solutions conference (#LSCon) I discussed and explored this concept with attendees and took away a couple of “aha’s”.  First, social learning is really just social media (SoMe) and not about just learning, learning is a byproduct of the process used in … Continue reading

So how are you doing work?

Tools, technology, technique… yes and trust.  As we work in a mobile, and ever increasing, global world the challenge I face is understanding who I am working with.  There is a name on an org chart however, that does not a relationship make.  Harold Jarche recently stated the “bigger change to manage is getting people … Continue reading

Strategically Social…

Strategy is more than a formal plan for me; it manifests itself as a consistency in behavior.  Being strategic helps me look for patterns to guide my decisions, both personally and in work.  Here is where we should be tapping into social tools by tracking and trending topics and conversations, in this way strategic learning … Continue reading

The whole Flipping (the learning) process!

Have you heard about the flipped classroom model?  The opportunity to create a class that is highly interactive and engaged while in a physical setting is one of my “ah-ha” moments, why would we not change our design?  This would also change the role of the learning leader “from presenter of content to learning coach” … Continue reading

Learning is a muscle – so what is your 2012 exercise resolution?

Learning is a process; it enhances a person’s capacity to do something.  “Learning is about building the capability to create that which you previously couldn’t create.  It’s ultimately related to action, which information is not” (Senge, 2006, p.191).  As I look to the New Year, I ponder what I can do to build capacity in … Continue reading

Failing is the path to success!

I just finished reading Why I Hire People Who Fail and am reflecting on my own past learning moments.  I had a manager at IBM who I was trying to convince that a project I was working on was destined to fail and his words are still with me, “yes it is not needed but … Continue reading

“i” have been touched!

I am watching 10 yro’s with new iTouches and must admit that this beats being able to thread a 16mm Graflex (another day’s story) especially as I observed a clothing discussion that turned to checking the weather to make the best choice!  I admit, I was a tad resistant until I read of the speech … Continue reading

Coach to the moment!

I am teaching a class utilizing the teach-back method; this is where each person gives a brief, prepared lesson, utilizing various learning and facilitation strategies with the other students, who then provide written feedback to the individual.  I had one person approach me and request my help in one mannerism and the request was to … Continue reading

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