The science of creativity
Editor’s note: Tomorrow’s Chat2lrn Twitter chat is on creativity and as a primer the team has written a post sharing three simple steps to unlocking your creativity.
Browsing: Curated
Longevity, expertise and position: the subversive power of reputation
Editor’s note: Julian Stodd argues that the social age turns hierarchies on their head. What will replace the idea of a length climb to power up the corporate ladder?
2014: the year of workplace reinvention
Editor’s note: The ‘results-only work environment’ and self-management – are these the trends that will take off in workplaces in the coming year?
Why you should read more novels
Editor’s note: Immersing yourself in a fictional story can lead to changes in brain function for up to five days, according to a recent study.
We need to talk about TED
Editor’s note: So what happens as a result of a TED talk? Really interesting counter-point to TED’s enduring popularity and appeal.
Why your creativity needs boundaries to thrive
Editor’s note: Here are five key takeaways from the experts, such as Seth Godin, featured in the book Manage Your Day-to-Day.
Amazon’s current employees raise the bar for new hires
Editor’s note: How Amazon ensures the right cultural fit by using designated ‘bar-raisers’ to ensure the right hires.
71 useful articles on online behavior change you can choose not to read
Editor’s note: A great resource here on behaviour change, which is what a lot of what learning and development teams are judged on.
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.
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.