I recently had the chance to talk about the Learning Revolution with the folks at the WP Tonic podcast. They asked great questions, which resulted in what I feel was a really useful discussion – one I’d encourage you to listen in on. And, if you don’t want to listen, the full transcript is also […]
The Learning Business Grand Slam
Perhaps it’s because a bit of spring seems to be nipping through occasionally over the past week, but I’ve got baseball metaphors on my mind. I’m also deeply steeped in our annual Learning • Technology • Design™ (LTD) virtual conference, so those metaphors have been mingling with thoughts about adult lifelong learning. There has always been […]
6 Disciplines of the True Learning Mindset
In recent months I have been working hard on developing a keynote speech focused on what I see as six disciplines of a true learning mindset. So, I thought I would briefly share those disciplines here, pose some related reflection questions, and also suggest a book or two to go with each. I’ll preface these […]
10 Bias Patterns That Impact Your Life and Learning
I’ve written about bias on a number of occasions – here , for example, and here – and I continue to believe it is one of the most significant barriers to learning that human beings face. By bias, I mean “a particular tendency or inclination, esp. one that prevents impartial consideration of a question.” [Free Dictionary]. Bias […]
Transactions vs. Relationships
“One and done. That’s the approach most of our education directors take.” This was the view shared with me by the vice president of a national nonprofit organization recently. Even more recently, a trade association called me in to talk with its network of education managers about moving away from a “transactional” (my contact’s words) […]
Learning from Big Learning: 14 Lessons
In case you haven’t noticed, online learning has become big business – more so, and much more credibly so than back in the mid 90s when I joined my first e-learning start-up. Venture capital firms have jumped back into the game head first, major universities have been jockeying for position, and big Web firms like […]