Being bold in L&D
Next week unconference organisers L&D Connect will be running an unconference in London entitled Bold…
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Learning: Development: Change
Editor’s note: I enjoyed this reflection on L&D and the vision for a more open way of working . . .
Challenge for HR as social media occupies bulk of workers’ day
Editor’s note: Nothing like a good social media/productivity scare story to focus the mind on how social media can help boost productivity.
Google reveals its 9 principles of innovation
Editor’s note: I think it fair to say that Google is pretty good at innovation. Here’s its approach to making it happen.
Verbling launches live study groups and one-on-one tutoring service
Editor’s note: Good to see what successful online learning outside of the corporate world looks like.
LinkedIn partners with 7 online education firms to let users add certifications and courses to their profiles
Editor’s note: LinkedIn today announced it has partnered with some of the biggest names in online education to help users include educational accomplishments that go beyond the traditional institutions. So, who needs open badges? Thanks to @c4lpt for sharing
The Great British Fact-off: new Towards Maturity benchmark, straight from the oven
Editor’s note: John Helmer reviews ‘New Learning Agenda’, the latest benchmark report from Towards Maturity.
Why can’t we walk and wear Google Glass at the same time?
Editor’s note: I like this slant on how we interact with devices, which will is more of an issue when it comes to wearable tech.
The TED of all leadership management conferences – a review of the Drucker Forum 2013
Editor’s note: Review of the recent Drucker Forum in Vienna – a good snapshot of what the management thinkers are thinking.
Curated tweets from BP’s Future of Learning event – day two
Here are our curated tweets from day two of BP’s internal Future of Learning conference.…
How big data is changing the cost of insurance
Editor’s note: Two big data reads today which look at how different sectors are being transformed through data. Look what’s on the cards for car insurers . . .
Life insurance 2020: Competing for a future
Editor’s note: Look at how life insurance companies will be using big data to transform the way they do business. Useful insights on the potential for big data.
Is seeing believing?
Editor’s note: Is seeing believing? Not according to the McGurk Effect.
Focus on ‘resilience’ to improve wellbeing, says Shell’s health chief
Editor’s note: Interesting to look at stress from a different perspective – rather than manage it, help develop colleagues’ resilience.
Udacity’s Sebastian Thrun, godfather of free online education, changes course
Editor’s note: The fascinating story of Udacity and what it has become. A must-read to understand the realities of MOOCs – from the business models to numbers of students actually completing courses.