Is the Distracted Life Worth Living?
Editor’s note: Philosopher Matthew Crawford is writing a book on attention and in this interview he describes some of his thinking on distraction and how we lead our lives.
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Human Capital Trends 2016
Editor’s note: Latest research from Deloitte says that organisational design (and redesigning how organisations work) is the number one human capital priority for the year ahead.
Enterprise Operating Models: Holacracy And Others
Editor’s note: Great list of self-organising operating models and organisations that have adopted them. Some interesting links in this list – for example, Github and WL Gore. Thanks to Jon Husband for sharing.
What skills do learners need to learn? #chat2lrn curated tweets
Here are our Twitter highlights from the Chat2lrn Twitter chat on the #skills learners need…
A blueprint for transforming organisational learning
In this talk on reimagining learning, Richard Culatta urges us to think about how we…
What do we mean by ‘governance’?
Editor’s note: The World Economic Forum provides a simple definition of governance and then anchors it into the complex current forces that are challenging the governance of governments, institutions and organisations. Think geopolitics and climate change. Increasingly, organisations with a global reach are waking up to these issues.
Web Design Trends 2016: How Cards Dominate Design
Editor’s note: A look at the growth of cards in user interface design. This trend has been powered by the growth of mobile, is being adopted by the big players on the web and for that reason should be considered as a part of developing online content.
John Cacioppo: ‘Loneliness is like an iceberg – it goes deeper than we can see’
Editor’s note: John Cacioppo, author of the book Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection, says that loneliness is not only a big problem for humans, but one that can affect us in more ways than we might care to imagine.
Why do we still go to work when ill?
Editor’s note: This review of a meta analysis of research into presenteeism provides some insights and understanding into why people turn up to work whilst sick and what organisations can do about that.
Learning Futures: with Lynda Gratton
Editor’s note: Lynda Gratton, professor of management practice at London Business school, outlines essential skills for HR and how organisations can close their skills gaps.
The Learning Technology Ecosystem – are we there yet? Curated #chat2lrn tweets
Here are our edited highlights from the Chat2lrn Twitter chat on the learning technology ecosystem.…
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Part 1
Editor’s note: A long and very worthwhile read on artificial intelligence, its origins, where it is at now and where we are headed.
13 cheap (or free) online classes you should take to boost your digital skills
Editor’s note: Some great courses in here to help you brush up on your digital skills – the search course looks good if you are a content curator.
Donald Clark’s 10 facts about learning
Editor’s note: A list of 10 scientifically proven ways to change thinking on how learning can be designed and delivered.
The Classroom of the Future
Editor’s note: This article is inspired by the #ldinsight discussion on the role of the classroom in L&D. It explores how school classrooms are, or will be, changing.