Accelerated Learning: Remembering People’s Names and More
First impressions are just that. There is no second chance. Remembering names and an even greater volume of information allows someone to stand out in today’s highly competitive workplace and global marketplace. There are accelerated learning strategies that, when applied consistently, will make the difference.
Retention of names is something many of us have said, at one time or another, we would like to master. This can be achieved as an experiential learning process. “Experiential” is being able to relate to or experience the result of an experience, which accelerates adult learning. Much of what this post introduces is credited to the work of David Kolb, credited as the father of modern experiential learning.… Read More “Accelerated Learning: Remembering People’s Names and More”
Social media is not just a generational fad of the millenials and Gen Y. Organizations are doing more with less and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. This means even after economic rebound, companies will likely keep the belts tightened. Investments in people are under the microscope. Payroll has been typically one of the larger investments a company makes. And, like with any investment today, companies want to maximize their ROI. Many companies have discovered social media is the answer to “just in time” learning. Social media and social learning does not have to be something where we have to feel we are drowning. … 
Let me ask you this. What do you feel makes an organization cutting edge when it comes to a learning and development strategy?
Today, margins are tight and that is not going to be changing anytime soon. Standing in a corner at a networking event will not get the business. Keeping quiet about what we do robs others of the opportunity to experience the superior advantages of what we do.
Business is the heartbeat of our country and many continue to struggle, their pulse is weakening. Let’s face it, the economy is still tight. We are doing more with less; and, perhaps will have to do so well into the future. There are many blind spots that exist in business today. Organizations that discover and master these today will have a sustainable competitive advantage tomorrow. These include use of implementing a comprehensive social media strategy, shifting to a culture of change and innovation, managing internal and competitive intelligence, and leveraging grant opportunities that contribute to the bottom-line, among others. I will to speak about the latter in this posting today.… 
The key to sustaining innovation is being able to think out of the box—keeping fresh ideas coming. Taking leadership to the next level and providing programs that “go deep” means literally digging deeper. Over time, we develop tunnel vision. I know I have. So, I have to consciously keep myself out of that rut. Otherwise, the potential for blind spots increases—I continue to discover that I have more than my fair share. I can at times simply hit a brick wall. My team can also hit a brick wall. And, ultimately innovation is halted.