The learning profession has a history of dancing around the subject of informal learning. You might think, "We've been talking about it forever and have even dabbled in it. Our worlds aren't crumbling. I am really busy and don't have the time or the energy to get involv... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Designing Learning , Economy , Engagement , Informal Learning , Innovation , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Social Learning , Trends

In 1954, a milkshake machine salesman named Ray Kroc negotiated a deal with the McDonald brothers to take their restaurant concept national. In the first franchise, opened near Kroc's home in Chicago, he and partner Art Jacobs attempted to perfect important aspects of t... More »

Learning & Development

Designing Learning , Engagement , Informal Learning , Social Learning , Training and Development - General

A small office gets back to basics and learns the value of a compliment. More »

Human Capital

Business Impact , Engagement , Social Learning

What are connections? Connections are short, learner-focused opening activities that include four important elements: connecting learners to other learners, to the topic, to their own learning goals, and to the learning outcomes. Learners also connect to the trainer and... More »

Learning & Development

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Engagement , Social Learning

The company is a strong financial performer, with six consecutive years of double-digit growth, more than 10 years of strong cash flow, and a steady stream of product innovations that keep customers coming back for more. Millions of developers, consumers, and companies ... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Engagement , Innovation , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Managing the Learning Function , Social Learning