How to make Social Learning work

‘Building a Social Learning Strategy’ by Randy Emelo, Training Journal, November 2013

The evidence from our discussions with clients and, in particular from our Learning Effectiveness Network meetings, is that ‘Social Learning’ is the biggest issue on the minds of many learning professionals right now. And this article makes a good attempt at defining exactly what Social Learning is and what is necessary to make it work.

Spaced-out Learning

‘Spaced-out Learning’ by Howard Kiewe (talking to Harvard’s Dr Price Kerfoot) Training Journal, October 2013

I visited Harvard University many years ago and was immediately struck by the elegant atmosphere of the place.  I also observed the reverence of the students for their professors and the lack of challenge to the latter’s concepts and generalisations.  I was at Ashridge Business School at the time and was used to stroppy managers challenging every assertion; I recall being amazed and jealous at the same time.  It showed me that the power of the brand can extend to management education and the magic of Harvard’s reputation is still around today.