Finding the right information faster can be addressed individually through frameworks like networked learning ( personal knowledge management ). Social networks like Twitter or LinkedIn let you find the right people faster. Not only is there less wasted time but that time can go into learning. Find information. MORE >>

And, of course, social tools like LinkedIn are a great way to get back to connections that you've made in the past. Here are some interesting things I've observed and learned recently. Job ads + LinkedIn. Another way to link to people with LinkedIn is in the Groups that you belong to. Keep your name out there. Groups. MORE >>

I just learned about a cool new competitive intelligence tool for LinkedIn and other social networks called IKO System. Its founder, Nicolas Woirhaye , put together an excellent quick guide to using LinkedIn for keeping track of your competitors. How to Monitor Competitors on LinkedIn. by Nicolas Woirhaye. MORE >>

Whether it’s finding a new job, landing new clients, or boosting your brand, updating your LinkedIn profile is an essential step for any major business initiative or career move. To participate: Send a LinkedIn invitation to Scott Allen and Nathan Kievman. We recommend copying & pasting your LinkedIn URL to ensure accuracy. MORE >>

for Learning Professionals , I've created a couple of screen casts showing very quickly how I use LinkedIn to find expertise. As part of the Web 2.0 This is my first time using Jing. Let me know what you think. FYI - the Jing object does not appear in the RSS feed. In other words, record my walk-through and conversation. MORE >>