2014 Corporate Learning Survey from Henley Business School
Editor’s note: Now in its fifth year, this survey of nearly 400 senior executives from 38 countries gives a view of the challenges and development priorities for organisations.
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The 5 most useful ways to learn at work
Benchmarking organisation Towards Maturity has released a report that looks at how people like to…
Executives to increase L&D spending to compete globally, research shows
Editor’s note: Nearly a third of executives plan to increase their learning and development budgets this year, as developing leadership capability becomes the greatest business challenge for global companies, according to Henley Business School’s Corporate Learning Priorities survey.
Mysteries of the human brain revealed as scientists release detailed 3D image of its genes and pathways
Editor’s note: Research on the brains of babies in the womb could one day lead to a “blueprint for building the human brain” based on knowing the precise sequence of genes that are selectively switched on and off in different parts of the embryonic organ during the critical stages of development in the womb.
Brain imaging is more than an academic gimmick
Editor’s note: Examples of how brain scans are being used to help treat medical conditions.
Scientists debunk the myth that 10,000 hours of practice makes you an expert
Editor’s note: Can 10,000 hours of deliberate practice make you an expert? The science questions that assumption.
Self-acceptance could be the key to a happier life, yet it’s the happy habit many people practise the least
Editor’s note: This research into what makes us happy in terms of our habits shows the accepting who we are is perceived to be a top habit but it is not the one we practise the most. Useful list if you believe a happy employee is an engaged one.
5 fascinating graphs that show how we use the internet
Editor’s note: Pew has produced a report to mark 25 years of the world wide web. Here are five graphs from that report that show how use of the web has soared as well as what we think of the web.
How the science of swarms can help us fight cancer and predict the future
Editor’s note: Thanks to new observation technologies, powerful software, and statistical methods, the mechanics of collectives are being revealed.
Employees are more productive when they can tweet
Editor’s note: It’s a small survey but an interesting take on social media usage at work. This research shows that employees are happier and more productive if they spend breaks talking to others via social media (as opposed to consuming content such as videos).
Good news from your L&D department
Editor’s note: The latest learning trends factbook by Bersin is now out and it will cost you nearly $800. Here, China Gorman shares some of the insights on L&D budgets.
Video games: do you play better with the sound on or off?
Editor’s note: A look at the research into whether audio affects gaming. Can sound improve a player’s performance? How much is audio a part of the online learning experience and should it be . . .
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.
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.
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.