Editor’s note: How far have we come since the introduction of scientific approaches to management asks Barry Schwarz. Does this piece resonate with performance management thinking? It feels like it does – are we making work efficient at the expense of purpose and personal fulfillment?
To coincide with our inaugural book club discussion on Bounce by #matthew syed, we share…
Here are ourdited Twitter highlights of the Chat2lrn Twitter chat on #social learning which took…
Editor’s note: Google at Work does research to find collaboration at work works. OK, but this isn’t an advert for Google. There are some useful findings here that show the benefits of collaboration. Thanks to Jane Hart for sharing.
Editor’s note: The OECD has developed an area of its website that looks at the global productivity picture. There’s lots in here including comparative data between countries and insight and analysis into productivity and growth.
Editor’s note: MOOC platform Coursera is looking to work with companies to provide bespoke courses. It’s an interesting move, which opens up more options for organisations. Thanks to Jane Hart for sharing this.
Editor’s note: LinkedIn has just launched a tool to help users curate clipboards of slides from any slide deck.
Editor’s note: This is a long read but well worth it. Analyst Brian Solis looks at current innovation in the music industry, who is winning and who isn’t. Music is at the bedding edge of tech disruption so there are some useful insight for us all.
Editor’s note: As well as looking at global happiness levels, this report takes a deeper look at areas that might interest L&D professionals such as the neuroscience of happiness.
Editor’s note: This hype cycle will be mentioned in conference talks by anyone talking about where technology is headed. So, let’s go to the horse’s mouth and see what the future holds.
Editor’s note: Great little guide to sleep from the BBC. If we are more alert, productive and happy when we have more sleep then surely we should try and get some more . . .?
If you are interested in content #curation then look at Harold Jarche’s Seek > Sense…
Facebook recently made its #unconscious bias training available to anyone which prompted us to share…
Editor’s note: Research shows that whether or not a student is satisfied with training has no bearing on the impact of that training. Conclusion: happy sheets have no value.
Editor’s note: Early findings from this year’s Towards Maturity Benchmark show 3 in 5 learning leaders feel a lack of skills in the L&D team is a problem.