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Informal Learning: Are Your Maximizing Your Full Learning Potential?

fish-into-laptop1Let me ask you this. What do you feel makes an organization cutting edge when it comes to a learning and development strategy?

Recently, I was asked this question in an interview.  This question came up because they asked my why I listed Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn among my learning technology experience.  The answer of course goes deeper than having the latest and greatest technology or the best classroom.  Companies that invest in informal learning are shown to have sustainable results.  Informal learning goes beyond tangible and moves into areas we have not traditionally had much success measuring.  That said, it definitely becomes an other stitch woven into the fabric of the organization’s culture for sustainability.… Read More “Informal Learning: Are Your Maximizing Your Full Learning Potential?”

DISC or MBTI? How about Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

This week I have been reviewing job descriptions seeking Human-Behavior-Tick-300x136candidates with Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) experience.  And, this week I was asked a question by a colleague wanting to transition from technical training to doing leadership training.  He asked which is the preferred of the two psychometrically proven Jungian (Carl Jung) based, behavioral assessment tools, MBTI and DISC.

Trust-1-150x150Personally, I find human behavior fascinating and his question meant he was really giving this some careful consideration, and many others may have a similar question.  I have found Wikipedia to be a good reference as an overview. … Read More “DISC or MBTI? How about Emotional Intelligence (EI)?”