Editor’s note: This is a simple list of actions to follow in order to cultivate more innovative thinking. I like the focus on understanding what makes teams work well and codifying that for others to learn from.
Editor’s note: This is a useful reflection on the amount of signal versus noise that we now experience and consume. It is getting harder to distinguish between signal and noise and that represents a challenge for L&D teams.
Editor’s note: Are we right to worry about filter bubbles, especially in the context of information curation? Maybe not according to this research . . .
Editor’s note: Here’s a great, free tool to measure your digital competence. There are 54 questions in total. This could be good for your team and understanding the digital challenges they may have.
Editor’s note: This is an interesting read on ‘foundational’ knowledge – the knowledge you need to know in order to be a more effective learner.
Editor’s note: It’s good to see how an organisation is using virtual reality as a part of its onboarding activities. This approach enables potential employees to look around a virtual hotel and take a look at the different types of roles that are on offer.
Editor’s note: This research, which is mostly based on US respondents, provides a reminder that a large proportion of employees are aware of the need to keep developing their skills in order to develop their careers. And that training opportunities are an important part of the employee value proposition.
Editor’s note: You’ll find this useful if you need evidence to support a case for putting employees at the heart of learning design. Research of 10,000 employees by Towards Maturity shows what employees are looking for from L&D.
Editor’s note: This article suggests that there is a real benefit in linking self-development to employee performance goals. This helps employees focus on the skills they need to be good at their current role and enable them to think about what skills they need to develop to progress their careers.
Editor’s note: It is with some scepticism that I share this. Terms such as ‘Post-bureaucratic management’ tend to frighten me off. However, there are some interesting points here about what management needs to become to support more responsive and adaptable organisations.
Editor’s note: This is a fascinating look at how attempts to change a company culture using values statements can back-fire. Just reading it makes you realise that organisations treat employees in peculiar ways and then wonder why things don’t work.
This week I gave a talk on personal curation tools at the Training Journal conference.…
Editor’s note: If you produce video for learning then read this article as it provides some data-backed insights into video length, quality and style which will help you produce better videos.
Editor’s note: Here’s a list of how brands are using chatbots as ways of delivering tailored, personalised content. You can see why L&D is interested in this technology.
Editor’s note: Thanks to Nick Shackleton-Jones for sharing this piece on students’ views on teaching. Note the importance of relationships between the teacher and student. This is the most important factor affecting engagement in learning.