corporate universities / corporate training

Excerpt from today’s “Learning Trends” by Elliott Masie

On 10/06/2010, in cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, Google, training / L&D, workplace, by Daniel Christian

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie – Oct 6, 2010.
#642 – Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,171 Readers – http://www.masie.com – The MASIE Center.
Host: Learning 2010 – Oct 24 to 27, Orlando, FL, USA.

Deloitte Building New Corporate University — Google Learning to the Cloud: I love the diversity of Learning Strategies that are developing in our field. Two different (and yet connected) approaches can be found in diverse sessions at Learning 2010:

“Deloitte University: Going Physical in a Virtual Age”
Led by Bill Pelster, Principal, National Director Talent Development for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

In October 2011, Deloitte will open a 750,000 square foot state-of-the-art learning facility in Westlake, TX. Deloitte University will be a central destination for delivering leading-edge leadership and professional development at critical moments in the careers of our professionals. Learn why we made this investment, our strategy for delivering in-person and virtual training, and the transformation process we underwent to align our learning strategy with our talent strategy and career development.

* The case for investing in a physical learning space.
* The value of face-to-face learning.
* Alignment of learning and talent strategies.

Bringing Cloud Learning to Your Organization: Google’s Approach
Led By: Julie Clow – Organizational Development Manager, Google

The move to cloud-based technologies in the enterprise requires more than just adoption of new tools. It brings with it a shift in culture towards peer-to-peer interaction, which challenges the top-down hierarchical assumptions about how people should work. Cloud “Learning” will require the same shift towards open access to information and peers. Learn how Google is making the shift to Cloud learning through:

* Strategy: the role of peer-to-peer learning in the L&D community
* Culture: how Google’s culture enables broad organizational participation in continuous learning
* Tools: how Google is using CloudCourse for peer-to-peer learning

It will be fun to see how the Physical and Virtual worlds take unique roles in the Learning Strategy of these two companies — and how it translates into unique learning cultures. Join 1,700 learning colleagues at Learning 2010 on Oct 24 to 27 in Orlando. Advanced Registration Discounts: http://www.learning2010.com

Tagged with: cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related • corporate / business world • corporate training / universities • corporate universities / corporate training • Google • workplace

Factors to consider if moving to eLearning

On 10/04/2010, in business, corporate universities / corporate training, elearning, training / L&D, by Daniel Christian

Moving to eLearning — from the Upside learning Solutions Blog by Abhijit Kadle

Our customers account for a number of factors before taking the plunge into e-Learning. I was trying to put together some of the key change factors leading organizations to adopt e-learning stand-alone and as a part of the training blend. I arrived at these factors driving the change:

1. Business Strategy
2. Geographical Expansion Of Business
3. New Business Opportunities (which may lead to new skill development)
4. Cost and Benefits
5. Organizational Culture/Demographics
6. Infrastructural Readiness
7. Management Support

Some of these change factors translate to simply ‘business needs’ which fuel the need for e-learning in the business. Without the appropriate need or a real business case for e-Learning, it may seem like another fad.

E-learning will have to specifically contribute to increasing revenue, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies (by means of skill building).

More here…

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Elliott Masie’s Learning 2010

On 08/30/2010, in collaboration, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, global / globalization, leadership, mobile learning, social learning / networks, training / L&D, web-based collaboration, workplace, by Daniel Christian

Our Keynote Thought Leaders include:

Apolo Ohno: Mastering the Olympics & Dancing with the Stars
Marshall Goldsmith: Putting the Mojo in Learning and Leaders
Maestro Roger Nierenberg: Orchestrating Greatness: The Musical Paradigm!
Betsy Myers: Counter-Intuitive Leadership
Diane Hessan: Communities of Knowledge & Collaboration
Lori Aiken: MTV Networks, 20’s Talent!
Jonathan Kopp: The Power of Word of Mouth & Video Stories
Greg Hale: Disney Parks & Resorts, Teaching Safety!
Elliott Masie: Learning Changes and Learning Challenges in 2010

Our Learning Themes in 2010:

Changing Learning: Agile, Social, Targeted, Mobile & Global
Distributed Work: Distributed Leadership and Distributed Learning
Learning Leadership: Creating & Implementing Strategic Learning Projects
Learning Research: Neuroscience & Learning, Impact and Evidence-Based Learning Design
The Business of Learning: How to Resource, Charge and Support Learning Budgets
Learning Modes : Video for Learning, UserContent, Coaching & Performance Support
Learning & Talent: Changing Role of Learning in Retention & Development of Talent
New Learning Roles: Evolving & ReSkilling the Learning Function & Roles

Tagged with: collaboration • corporate / business world • corporate training / universities • corporate universities / corporate training • Global learning • leadership • Mobile learning • social learning • training • web-based collaboration

Masie Center announces their 30 [Learning Profesionals] under 30

On 08/24/2010, in adult learning, corporate universities / corporate training, future, innovation, instructional design, training / L&D, workplace, by Daniel Christian

30 under 30 — per Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie – August 24, 2010.
#632 – Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,106 Readers – http://www.masie.com – The MASIE Center

We have completed the assembly of the 30 Under 30 Learning Leadership Team for Learning 2010. We are proud to announce these high energy learning leaders (all under the age of 30) that will be leading sessions and helping to articulate a view of the future of learning. They include colleagues from Google, Verizon Wireless, Disney, Volkswagen, Farmers Insurance, General Mills, FM Global, IBM, Westinghouse and many more. Check out their aspirations about learning.

Tagged with: adult learners/learning • andragogy • corporate training / universities • corporate universities / corporate training • future • innovation • instructional design • training

Video Internal Sites: Business “YouTube” — from Elliott Masie

On 06/29/2010, in corporate universities / corporate training, digital video, training / L&D, workplace, by Daniel Christian

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie – June 29, 2010.
#628 – Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
54,994 Readers – http://www.masie.com – The MASIE Center.
Host: Video for Learning LAB – July in Saratoga Springs.

1. Video Internal Sites: Business “YouTube”. <– see below
2. iPad Only Trips – Lessons Learning.
3. Lori Aiken from MTV on Talent in Their 20’s.
4. Learning 2010 Early Discount – Last 2 Days!

1. Video Internal Sites – Business “YouTube”: As the use of video for internal learning and knowledge within organizations grows, there is a growing desire to have a “Business YouTube” site behind the firewall. Organizations are approaching this task quite divergently. Here are a few of the strategies that we are tracking:

– Implementation of Dedicated Video Site:
Some organizations are building or buying systems that are dedicated to the storage and publishing of video. We recently experimented with Cisco’s Show and Share as an example of this approach. The systems provide the ability for colleagues to submit (and sometimes even edit) video for approval. There are also social media functions that allow for ratings, comments and re-distribution of the video.

– Use of Collaborative Platform:
Other organizations are building their internal video collections in collaborative environments such as SharePoint. I’ve seen a few groups re-aggregate video from multiple SharePoint sites into a common front end that has a YouTube functionality and look and feel.

– LCMS Based Video Hosting:
Another route is to use the native or extended functionality of the Learning Content Management Systems as a video hosting site. LCMS and LMS vendors are adding features and layers to their Learning Systems to manage video segments.

The MASIE Center is tracking this shift quite closely. Watch for several new systems and capabilities to arise in the near future. For example, organizations that are using Google Apps will have the original feature sets of YouTube at their disposal. And, other groups are working on video that will play easily on a wide range of mobile devices. Note: This topic is addressed at our upcoming Video for Learning LAB.

Tagged with: corporate training / universities • corporate universities / corporate training • digital video • workplace

The Wisetail Learning Ecosystem and the Evolution of E-learning — from Justin Bigart

On 04/29/2010, in change, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, digital storytelling, digital video, informal learning, learning ecosystem, online learning, social learning / networks, training / L&D, workplace, by Daniel Christian

Justin Bigart, Founder + President
Wisetail / The social side of e-learning
www.wisetail.com / www.learningecosystems.com

From DSC:
While listening to Justin, several things that he said jumped out at me:

Learning is social
Audience engagement is critical
The definition of what is considered training content has to evolve and should be more conversational in nature; more of this material needs to be created by the people in your organization who are interacting with your clients
Your audience is changing

Also:

Use video-based content, built around storytelling
Use people within your organization that are the best at that act or who model that behavior or who are the ambassadors of the concept that you are trying to relay/implement
Make it raw, real, unscripted
Use socially-aware technologies and layer that with advocacy-based / video-based training

Tagged with: corporate training / universities • corporate universities / corporate training • digital storytelling • e-learning • learning ecosystem • social learning • workplace

Resources for “Enterprise Learning and Collaboration in 3D Virtual Worlds” Webinar

On 02/09/2010, in 3D, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, by Daniel Christian

Resources for “Enterprise Learning and Collaboration in 3D Virtual Worlds” Webinar –– from Karl Kapp

“Dan Bliton of Booz Allen Hamilton asked Tony and Karl to present a webinar entitled ‘Enterprise Learning and Collaboration in 3D Virtual Worlds.’ The presentation promises to be a lot of fun. Here are the supporting resources.”

Tagged with: 3D • corporate universities / corporate training • enterprise learning