First was Harold Jarche’ s post Working Together , in which he looked at Shawn Callahan’s ideas on group work against the backdrop of Tom Haskins discussion of the Cynefin and TIMN frameworks. Is that just aspirational, or is deliberative practice also studied for quick attainment of proficiency? MORE >>

Our formal learning approaches too often don’t follow how our brains really work.  For one, I like to ask myself “what would my ideal learning situation be?”. I also talked about this model as Layered Learning.  That is, layering on learning across our life. Other learning models are not static (c.f. 2004).  MORE >>

This seems to be the direction of most of the "best practice" discussions I have seen in KM circles. Unfortunately, the thing that best practices usually focus on is the obvious actions that have changed. And this can only work if everything is absolutely the same. Sounds like a good idea, right? Of course. MORE >>

Organizations that depend on generating and exploiting ideas need to become more systematic about integrating thought leadership into their operating principles and practices not just their marketing. Most of these examples separate research from practice and model themselves along academic lines. What practices make a difference. MORE >>

After posting my 4 Meta Skills for Learning Professionals in response to Tony’s July “Big Question,” he commented: Nancy - I was super excited when I saw that you had posted on the topic. What’s the 5 minute and 60 minute learning piece that all knowledge workers should have to go through so they will be better at this? MORE >>