Our ten 2014 predictions for HR, learning, talent and HR technology
Editor’s note; Analyst Josh Bersin on trends for 2014, a year, he says, businesses will find it increasingly difficult to attract, retain, and develop their people.
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2013: the year in ideas
Editor’s note: A TED Talks feast here as they round-up the 250 talks that have been delivered this year.
38 E-learning traps and how to avoid them
Editor’s note: Mining the collective wisdom of 70 delegates at Online Educa Berlin, this list makes for compelling reading if you are interested in how to make elearning work.
The 20 Best Books I Read in 2013
Editor’s note: I chanced upon this list from Jurgen Appelo. It is worth sharing because it covers a huge range of topics relevant to L&D – from performance reviews to publishing. A great reading list for Christmas and the New Year.
How Google search works and a whole bunch of search tips
Editor’s note: How good are you at finding information? This article provides lots of tips on how to get the best from Google search.
RuderFinn Intent Index 2013
Editor’s note: The Ruder Finn Intent Index measures the motivations for going online. It is an ongoing research project and was mentioned recently by the LPI’s Donald Taylor. Learning is currently the number one motivator for people going online.
eLearning is virtually the Same
Editor’s note: A short, and clear, explanation of why virtual classrooms can be effective for learning. Thanks to @lightbulbjo for sharing.
Next generation working life
Editor’s note: This 15-page Ericsson report identifies 8 emerging workplace trends and examines their impact on working life.
Donald H Taylor on “Raising the Level of the Learning Profession”
Editor’s note: Dan Steer reviews a recent talk by LPI chairman Donald Taylor on the changing business, and L&D, environment. Good summary of the changes facing many L&D professionals and why the profession needs to change.
Study: Test-score gains don’t mean cognitive gains
Editor’s note: Research shows high test scores don’t necessarily equate to better thinking and analysis skills. Thanks to @marklerarns for sharing.
Curation in learning
Editor’s note: Curatr’s Ben Betts shares his framework for what curation for learning could look like for individuals and organisations.
Learning Tech InsideOut – a fringe event for Learning Technologies 2014
We are delighted to announce our fringe event for Learning Technologies 2014 conference which will…
Executives ignore valuable employee actions that they can’t measure
Editor’s note: Great piece on performance and big data and why organisations need to factor in qualitative data to ensure the quirks and realities of human behaviour are captured and related to performance.
Why our brains make us click on lists
Editor’s note: Says the author, ‘In the current media environment, a list is perfectly designed for our brain. We are drawn to it intuitively, we process it more efficiently, and we retain it with little effort.’ A great piece on why we love lists.
Taking breaks – you’re doing it wrong
Editor’s note: Interesting piece on why you should take breaks between doing mentally and physically demanding tasks. Put simply, you body (and brain) needs time to recharge otherwise it becomes less effective.