Social & Collaborative Learning
The interactions between people and groups where information, knowledge and insight are shared to collectively improve performance and build contextual understanding.
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Structured & Unstructured Performance-based Social Learning
When social learning means are appropriate to the ends and constraints of high stakes performance, there are impactful considerations for any enterprise and its L&D function in the strategies and tactics they might employ in leveraging the knowledge and skills of some for the development of others. This session will address the non-conscious nature of knowledge, the continuum from very informal to very formal social learning as impacted by the performance stakes and complexity, and share examples of the content structure of social learning guides and the structure of the social learning systems administrative that might be needed on its…
By Guy Wallace • -
Designing and Implementing Social Learning at Dell
Do you find that your employees aren’t retaining the knowledge presented to them? This is a common challenge faced by trainers and educators. The traditional one-way communication model of training often fails to provide the necessary reinforcement for employees to retain new information. In this session you’ll learn approaches to help you overcome this challenge by engaging your audience and encouraging them to interact, talk about the training, and learn from each other. By incorporating social learning into your training programs, you will be able to improve retention and recall of newly acquired knowledge. You will also learn about popular…
By Jennifer Bennett • -
More Than a Message Board: Community, Growth, and Connection Across the Social Learning Continuum
Social learning promises to engage employees, create avenues for skill sharing, and build empathy—so, why is it so difficult to design? Using insights from innovative coursework with Microsoft, we’ll investigate learner-led strategies that inspire connection. In this session, we’ll demystify the social learning continuum by exploring examples from a groundbreaking facilitator-free program. You’ll leave empowered to find ways, big and small, to foster authentic community and growth in the workplace. In this session you will learn to:
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Building and Sustaining a ‘Coach Approach’ Culture
In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are constantly looking for ways to improve their performance and stay ahead of the competition. One way to achieve this is by building and sustaining a ‘coach approach’ culture within the company. A coach approach culture is one where individuals take responsibility for their own learning and development, and where leaders act as facilitators and guides rather than traditional managers. This type of culture is essential for fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, and for creating an environment where employees are empowered to reach their full potential. In this session we will…
By Wendy Taylor Wampler • -
Build and Leverage Relationships—A Vital Currency for Your Professional & Personal Livelihood
The breadth and depth of your relationships is more critical to your business success than your ability to define and build the perfect solution. These relationships empower you to confidently and aggressively take risks, continually innovate, and recover from losses and setbacks along the way. Relationships are also important for personal growth, and having trusted support systems can help us navigate life’s twists and turns. Join noted speaker and author Rebecca Shambaugh in a lively session focused on relevant and practical strategies for taking relationships to the next level. You will learn why and how to treat your relationships as…
By Rebecca Shambaugh • -
Lead with Microsoft Viva Engage
Are you engaging with Viva Engage? If you have Microsoft 365 you have have the capability to enhance learning, conversation and connection in your organization. We all talk about improving collaborative and social learning and working. This session will put talk into action as you learn to:
By James Tyer • -
LeaderChat with JD Dillon
Join JD Dillon as he discusses the Modern Learning Ecosystem with David Kelly.
By JD Dillon • -
2022 In Review: Guild Masters Look Back
See what Guild Masters are saying are the most critical challenges faced in our industry, what trends changed or faded, and more by downloading our new eBook.
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KEYNOTE: Blowing Up Stereotypes in Learning
There’s a long list of stereotypes that can get in the way of learning. These widely held assumptions affect the way people view their own ability to learn. Many of these stereotypes are so embedded in our cultures that they can affect our practice as learning professionals through unconscious bias. In order to design truly effective and inclusive learning programs, we must find ways to break through these stereotypes and biases. Dr. Kate Biberdorf has been blowing up stereotypes for years ‚Äîquite literally. Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching that has been seen by millions on television like…
By Kate Biberdorf • -
Storytelling: Satisfying The Brain’s Search for Meaning
Learn how storytelling promotes learning and behavior change and how it effectively supports the learning experience by downloading this research report.
By Hadiya Nuriddin •







