Sometimes training isn’t the answer, sometimes the skilled workers – the Subject Matter Experts, are the true problem solvers and the ones who can identify and implement the solution. The challenge is getting the experts to collaborate at the point of #kNOW, and this is where I, and your learning team, can help facilitate the … Continue reading
Sounds strange doesn’t it? Going backwards but changing how you develop training and supporting people at the time and place of kNOW is how we can move forward. Now I come from the classical school of ADDIE where instructional design has Curriculum driving the process. Work with a SME to identify content, develop the lessons … Continue reading
The traditional degree model isn’t providing people with the just-in-time skills they need, and companies are turning to alternative solutions to fill their talent pipelines. Employers needs people with relevant technical skills and robust cross-functional professional competencies like critical thinking, and they need those skilled workers quickly. Given this context, where does the working learner … Continue reading
I had an amazing leader once, she later told me she enjoyed how I could make her ideas actually work but what I am forever grateful for is that she gave me a gift of feedback on how I came across – I’ll share with you my #1 strength is focus so when I am … Continue reading
I’m working with a client as they move from a face-2-face modality to an online delivery model being driven by the need to deliver a consistent leadership program to a new group of leaders separated by time zones and countries. A key point of contention is how to deliver the content with some pushing for … Continue reading
I had a conversation recently with a learning leader at an organization who was being pushed to show their ROI – return on investment. Granted in the last couple of years they have brought a new LMS online and added designers to the team so management wanted to know if the expenses were paying off. … Continue reading
More than chunking content or repurposing videos, microlearning is about supporting people and improving performance. Continue reading
8/27/18 Update: Check out a video version of this post on my YouTube channel “Learning: Your Strategic tool for Success!” or go direct here. How does your organization hire new people? Post a job description online, have recruiters sift and search, interview until they find someone? How is that working out? And how long do … Continue reading
I am watching and listening to many different high school choir groups and ensemble’s in a regional county competition attending as a proud parent. During the various sets I have observed different leaders stepping forward. Of course, there is the director, he or she is providing guidance, pacing, and leading from the heart and mind. … Continue reading
The Get Fit for Tomorrow’s Work + Learn Economy convening brought together 100+ leaders from business, industry, government, and education to focus on developing foresight needed to support the working learner. As the discussion progressed the point returned to several key items: The gig economy is growing and composed of multi-generational groups, the workplace is … Continue reading
